Job Description
Job Description
Maintenance technicians provide technical support, troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and rebuild machines, perform preventative maintenance duties as assigned, and respond to breakdowns professionally and on time while following all safety protocols. Working knowledge of Electrical, Hydraulic, and Pneumatic systems.
Position Responsibilities may include:
• Repair, maintain, and rebuild all production equipment, including electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Coordinate maintenance processes with the production department in a way in which the production output and packaging is least affected
• Respond to calls from production and management to make repairs
• Perform established preventative maintenance programs
• Assist with all aspects of new equipment installation
• Assist management with scheduling maintenance projects
• Maintain accurate and complete departmental records
• Record all work in Fiix CMMS
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, construction drawings, machine manuals, electrical blueprints/schematics
• Ensure all equipment adheres to all applicable safety requirements
• Follow all safety protocols and maintain good 6S housekeeping standards
• Work with contractors as needed
• Perform additional projects/duties to support ongoing business needs
Nature & Scope:
• Works within well-defined instructions
• Uses established procedures and works under supervision to perform assigned tasks.
Knowledge & Skills:
Read electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics (know symbols)
• Able to mentor and train Technicians 1 and 2
• In-depth knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Ability to understand relay logic
• Ability to perform major electrical repairs
• Familiarity with the National Electrical Code
• Able to design and implement equipment improvements
• Able to troubleshoot PLC systems to component level
• Able to download or upload PLC programs
• Able to change and program drives and HMIs
• Strong knowledge of Allen Bradley and Omron programs
• Able to select replacement parts for obsolete components
• Able to make changes to programs when needed
• Able to perform PMs on all equipment
• Ability to write PMs
• Able to lead, critique, and improve Kaizens
• Able to champion, guide, and present 6s projects
• Participate in regular 6s activities
• Able and willing to correct PPE violations when seen and report continued violations to leads
• Ability to identify safety hazards and implement corrective actions
• All prior knowledge and skills requirements for lower levels of technician
• Ability to apply good judgment, strong work ethics, and integrity on the job
Experience:
5+ years of experience in:
• Industrial maintenance
• Pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• DC drives, servos, solenoids, photo eyes, relays, limit switches, and electric motors
• PLC systems, preferably Allen Bradley, Siemens, and Direct Logic
Education/Certification:
• High school diploma or GED
• Associates degree in electrical or mechanical field or graduation from a trade school, any certifications are a plus, preferred but not mandatory
People Management: N
Physical Requirements / Work Environment:
Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations
High volume manufacturing environment with forklift traffic. May have higher noise volume in areas – hearing protection required. Requires ability to stand for long periods up to 8 to 10 hrs. May need to lift up to 40lbs.
Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor and Manager
The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person’s race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes pertaining to individuals with disabilities.