Maintenance Technician

Performs tool work on plant equipment operations, installs/repairs equipment and components. Has overall responsibility for facility maintenance. 

• Performs precise tool work
• Performs complex troubleshooting of electrical/mechanical equipment
• Modifies programming of robots and related equipment such as robot controllers and programmable controllers
• Installs equipment, components and systems with and without outside services
• Plans, builds and installs new machinery at an engineering level
• Advises manufacturing of suggestions that would optimize production and minimize downtime and scrap
• Maintains good housekeeping
• Recognizes safety hazards on equipment and in the plant and initiates corrective action
• Follows lockout procedures and all safety rules in the facility
• Performs and maintains preventative maintenance program
• Requisitions and keeps supply of spare parts; knowledge of proper purchasing procedures
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew
• Maintains time and production records
• Must have ability to perform duties and responsibilities of lower maintenance classifications
• Ability to interpret electrical/mechanical sketches, schematics, diagrams, blueprints, and technical documentation
• Knowledge of applicable electrical codes normally found in a manufacturing environment

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school with emphasis in electrical training; or five or more years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE ABILITY

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATH ABILITY

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

COMPUTER SKILLS

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database software and Microsoft Office software.

CERTIFICATES/LICENSES

Journeyman electrician certification preferred; Valid Fork Lift License.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); work in high, precarious places; outdoor weather conditions; risk of electrical shock and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is moderately loud.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.