Maintenance Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED), a 2-year trade school certificate and 2 or more years of operational or maintenance/automotive mechanic/industrial equipment service-related experience.
• Equivalent combination of experience and qualifications.
• Computer proficiency with basic data entry skills.
• Ability to learn and effectively use maintenance management software.
• Basic understanding of all skill areas listed below, and demonstrated expertise in at least 4 of the following skill areas:
• Welding and Fabrication. Includes: MIG and TIG welding, Oxy-Acetylene torch, metal cutting using plasma cutter, cut-off wheels or cutting saws.
• Industrial electrician skills. Includes: Troubleshooting safety and control circuits, understanding 3-phase wiring and rotation, running and terminating power and control wiring, running conduit and pulling wire.
• Industrial controls. Includes: Programming variable frequency drives, troubleshooting PLCs, programming or calibrating sensors. Interpreting control wiring diagrams and working/troubleshooting within control panels.
• Pneumatics. Includes: troubleshooting pneumatic control systems, solenoids, valves. Reading pneumatic schematics. Experience in rebuilding cylinders, replacing seals and gaskets.
• Hydraulics. Includes: troubleshooting hydraulic control systems, pumps, valves. Reading hydraulic schematics. Understanding importance of hydraulic oil condition and cleanliness.
• Print reading and drawing. Includes interpretation of mechanical assembly drawings, electrical schematics, process and instrumentation drawings. Ability to create fabrication or layout drawings, to draw electrical circuits. Ability to navigate auto-cad drawings.
• Machining. Has training and skills that allow safe operation of machine tools including: manual lathe, vertical mill, brake press and drill press.
• Precision maintenance and measurement. Includes: performing dial indicator shaft alignment, laser alignment, pulley alignment methods, use of feeler gauges and precision shims, micrometers, bore gauges, levels and chain wear gauge tools.
• Predictive maintenance tools and methods. Includes use of IR camera, Ultrasonic detector for air born and structure born ultrasound, vibration analysis fundamentals, understanding of motion amplification, motor circuit analysis, use of strobe light.
• Lubrication technician skills. Includes: proof of completing a lubrication training class, knowledge of ISO oil cleanliness standards, experience using oil filtration, performing oil sampling. Understanding of grease types, properties and compatibility.
• OSHA 30 certification. Certificate is current, up to date.

Nice To Haves

• A professional Maintenance Technician certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Repair down equipment in a fast-paced, time-critical environment.
• Execute tasks and instructions as described on assigned work orders.
• Perform basic or advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving on damaged, degraded or downed equipment.
• Perform basic or advanced industrial electrical troubleshooting, repair and multimeter use.
• Maintain complete and accurate records of repair time, actions and parts utilizing the maintenance management software.
• Recommend equipment modifications to improve the process, productivity, reliability and finished good quality.
• Train and coach associates on equipment details and technical duties.
• Recognize production as the customer and strive to meet the requirements of all plant functions who request Maintenance support.
• Utilize mechanical and electrical prints, equipment manuals and procedures to effectively maintain, troubleshoot and repair equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Affordable Medical Insurance
• Associate Bonus Programs
• Family & Friends Referral Bonuses
• DailyPay – Access Earned Pay Sooner
• 401k Retirement Plan with company match
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health & Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
• Dependent scholarship opportunities
• Educational Tuition Assistance