TRC- Production Maintenance Tech 1

Dayforce•Jamestown, NY

About The Position

The Production Maintenance Technician maintains and services equipment for the assigned production division and supports production operations, including fabricating fixtures and training aids. The role may assist with training and supervision on the production floor as required. The technician helps maintain routine, repetitive, and preventive maintenance systems; sets up new equipment and performs operational walk-throughs; and performs preventive and emergent maintenance on production equipment, including sewing machines. The role also handles day-to-day electrical and mechanical maintenance and may include limited carpentry and electrical work. Administrative work includes assisting with machinery and equipment purchases, coordinating with the TRC Maintenance Department, participating in the Plant Safety Committee, maintaining maintenance records, and keeping appropriate replacement-parts inventory. When a supervisor is absent, the technician supervises production workers as required, including directing production requirements, scheduling work, participating in disciplinary actions, and approving time-off requests. The position reports to the Production Superintendent. It is classified as Grade 13, non-exempt.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Five years of experience in the maintenance field; formal technical training in electrical or mechanical maintenance may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
Good working knowledge of mechanical repair and electrical diagnostics.
Demonstrated skill in identifying and troubleshooting mechanical and electrical equipment.
Ability to problem-solve and work independently.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings.
Knowledge of HVAC, air-compressor maintenance, and air-delivery systems.
Ability to work with management and non-management personnel inside and outside the organization.
Willingness and ability to work non-traditional hours as needed or assigned to meet production deadlines.
Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the job.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an industrial sewing environment is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain systems for routine, repetitive, and preventive maintenance, repairs, renovations, and production equipment requirements.
Set up new equipment and conduct operational walk-throughs.
Perform preventive and emergent maintenance on production equipment, including production sewing machines.
Fabricate production and adaptive fixtures used in manufacturing.
Perform day-to-day electrical and mechanical maintenance, which may include limited carpentry and electrical work.
Assist with investigating and purchasing production machinery and equipment.
Coordinate with the TRC Maintenance Department to ensure production-area jobs are completed as designed and to specification.
Participate in the Plant Safety Committee.
Maintain preventive and daily maintenance records for machinery within the area of responsibility.
Maintain appropriate levels of replacement parts for machines.
Supervise production workers as required in the supervisor’s absence, including directing production requirements, scheduling work, participating in disciplinary actions, and approving time-off requests.
Perform other related duties as needed or assigned.