Maintenance Technician

Sign-On Bonus!!! Full time Employees: $200 after 1 month, $200 after 2 months, $200 after 3 months, $300 after 6 months = $900 Total

Position Summary:

Maintain production and quality by ensuring operation of machinery and mechanical equipment. This position is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely repairs. Effectively supports the PM program for the plant while ensuring downtime is minimized. Analyze problems and interpret technical information necessary to make needed repairs on equipment. Complete assigned work orders, assure all work assignments are completed and accurate records are maintained. Compile tool and parts lists for equipment for ordering. Compliance with company policies, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and safety standards.

Duties:

• Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance. Following operational manuals, manufacturer's instructions and instructions on PM assignment work sheet
• Troubleshoot equipment, mechanically and electronically. Locate sources of problems and repair
• Remove defective parts and replace as needed
• Control and minimize downtime while maintaining communication with Maintenance Supervisor and Operations management
• Submit purchase requisitions with list of parts needed for repairs; identify if parts are for stock or for a specific project
• Responsible for reporting all activities or any line calls throughout the shift
• Complete Daily Log Reports, thoroughly complete work orders in MP2 system
• Maintains continuity among work teams by communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Suggests any opportunities for improvement on equipment or set ups that will help the process
• Maintains equipment, parts, and inventory by checking out parts from stock to determine inventory level
• Ensure Lock out Tag out procedures are applied and implemented when needed.

Qualifications:

• Must have the ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment, both mechanically and electrically.
• Have the ability to read electrical diagrams and schematics.
• Must have the ability to use a multi-meter, and operate shop power tools.
• Must have personal hand tools and tool box.
• Must be able to use a computer to enter daily information and MP2 data.
• Must be able to work night shifts and weekends.
• Must be able to be on call, (as needed)
• Knowledge on AC, DC drives motors, motor controls, sensors, and electrical wiring.
• Knowledge and maintenance experience in PLCs, (Preferred)
• Punctuality and good attendance
• Minimum of 5 years of experience maintaining industrial manufacturing equipment.
• Knowledge and maintenance experience in drives, motor controls, sensors, hydraulic, pneumatic controls.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk and hear. The employee may have to lift up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities that may be required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

May sit in front of a computer for long periods of time or remain at a workstation for extended periods of time.

Working Conditions:

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Due to the overwhelming response, please, no phone calls or email inquiries about the status of your application. We appreciate your interest and we will contact you if we require more information.

We offer a wide range of benefits, including health benefits and 401k.

**All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.**