Allegiance Staffing is currently seeking a Maintenance Technician for a full time position hired directly by the company.

The Maintenance Technician will safely and efficiently ensure proper operation of high-speed, automated production machinery and equipment used at the company, including computerized equipment and machinery.

Troubleshoot, build, dismantle, rebuild, repair, replace, and install machinery and component parts in compliance with all company rules and general industry standards and follow OSHA standards.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Identify proper operational condition and performance of all company machinery / equipment and deviations from these conditions, including those due to machinery malfunctions, wear of parts, operational adjustments, or raw material issues.

Use appropriate tools and materials and industry repair standards to affect the proper operation of company machinery / equipment.

• Have knowledge of machinery / equipment functions. Identify all power sources affecting machinery / equipment, and thorough knowledge of how to disable all power sources for any machine or energized / mechanized system.
• Act as an authorized employee, follow company procedures and industry standards for the complete Lock Out Tag Out ( LOTO ) of energized machinery / equipment.
• If assigned, complete company forklift training and obtain company forklift certification and if assigned, complete company training on aerial lifts (including scissor lifts and boom lifts
• Understand operation of all machinery and parts in the facility, including but not limited to engines, motors, powered industrial conveyors, rollers, belts and chains.
• Assure safety interlocks are always functioning properly. Do not bypass any interlock in the facility. Stop any equipment and repair immediately if an interlock is not functional.
• Respond appropriately to alarms (both sound and visual) and warning lights on all machinery.
• In safe and appropriate manner, use hand tools and powered hand tools as well as machine tools including a variety of saws, lathes, milling machines, drill presses, grinders, jacks, and hoists.
• Work with employees and managers in production, quality, and with other maintenance personnel to ensure machine set up is correct for the product, or to resolve problems.

Train and advise management, operators and fellow employees as to the proper operation and hazards involved in machinery / equipment set ups, operations and repairs.

Cleaning Keep equipment, tools, always shop clean. Use only approved cleaners, lubricants, and chemicals in the facility.

Keep floors clean, dry, and free of debris. Use appropriate bins for used supplies, used rags, and trash. Dispose of oil, grease, cleaners, solvents, and all chemicals in accordance with company policy Do not use any chemicals in unlabeled containers.

• Use PPE including in accordance with company policies.
• Complete all assigned paperwork including shift reports.

KEY COMPETENCIES : Mechanical skills

• Able to understand, use and explain the operation of all machinery / equipment in the facility.
• Understand, use, repair machinery / equipment, component parts, and machine controls on machinery / equipment, including sensors, safety interlocks and emergency stops, computer screens.
• Maintain awareness of surroundings, body position, location of other personnel and forklifts and act accordingly.
• Use precision measuring equipment as necessary including calipers, gauges, micrometers, metric and American tool and material measurements.

Physical Abilities :

• This position routinely involves moderate to extreme physical exertion, occasionally for extended time periods.
• Able to stand and walk on a concrete floor for on a continuous basis for the duration of the shift; climb industrial stairs and ladders and work at elevations.
• Able to work in awkward positions and tight spaces.
• Plan all work to avoid strains and other injuries.
• Use all ladders, including extension ladders safely.
• Physically able to bend / stoop / squat / crouch / kneel / twist / climb / crawl / and balance as necessary.
• Able to frequently lift, carry, push and pull objects of various sizes and up to 50 pounds from one level to another at varying heights.
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