Plantwide Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Xylem•Uniontown, PA

12d

About The Position

The Plantwide Mechanical Maintenance Technician plans and performs hydraulic, mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical maintenance and repair work on production machinery and related facility systems. The role uses diagnostic and testing equipment to investigate problems, complete repairs, fabricate and install equipment, and support production equipment startup, upgrades, and improvements. The technician also maintains repair and production records, safety standards, and an orderly work area, and reports unusual circumstances or problems to management. Additional duties within the scope of the role may be assigned.

Requirements

Ability to independently investigate and correct mechanical problems involving hydraulic, hydro-fluid, power transmission, and pneumatic power systems.
Ability to demonstrate logical and rational troubleshooting of manufacturing equipment problems.
Good written and oral communication skills for working with equipment vendors onsite and by phone.

Responsibilities

Plan and perform hydraulic, mechanical, and pneumatic maintenance and repair work using diagnostic equipment, gauges, and hand and power tools.
Diagnose problems and complete repairs on mechanical systems used to control and operate production machinery, including hydraulic, hydro-fluid, power transmission, and pneumatic power systems.
Perform electrical diagnostic and maintenance repairs using VOM meters, calibration instruments, and voltage and current meters.
Plan, lay out, and fabricate mechanical production and testing equipment.
Troubleshoot manufacturing equipment problems and communicate with equipment vendors onsite and by phone to resolve maintenance issues.
Maintain and service facility mechanical building control systems, facility air supply compressor equipment, low-pressure steam boilers, and HVAC units.
Plan and direct production equipment installation projects; assist with debugging and startup of new equipment and with implementing equipment upgrades and improvements.
Report unusual circumstances or problems to management.
Maintain records of maintenance work orders, parts used, production requirements, job start and stop times, and testing data.
Maintain a clean and orderly work area and follow safety standards while maintaining quantity and quality records.
Perform additional duties within the scope of the job as directed.