What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machine Maintenance Technician off shift position at A.L.P.?
A.L.P. is an international leader in the design, manufacturing and distribution of lighting components and components for other technical industries. We offer the industry’s most comprehensive line of products for OEMs and the aftermarket. For proprietary projects, our unique “360° Solutions” suite of custom services enables us to collaborate with customers at every stage of a product’s life cycle. Our core commitment is to provide superior service and product performance to every customer.
A.L.P. is committed to creating value within a wide range of products. Brands include LexaLite®, Reflek®, Steel Craft and Vantex™. With manufacturing plants in the U.S., Mexico, and Europe, and distribution centers strategically located throughout the U.S., Europe, Latin America and South America, A.L.P. endures as an innovative supplier of feature differentiated products, processes and lighting innovations.
Our search begins for a 3rd shift (10:48p-7:00a Sun-Thurs) Maintenance Technician for our Charlevoix, MI location.
FUNCTION: Perform duties to maintain and repair a variety of production and plant facility equipment and assist supervisor with ordering parts, standardizing components and maintaining repair parts inventories
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Accept responsibility for your Safety and the Safety of others by using Safety awareness to eliminate unsafe acts and correct unsafe conditions.
- Participate in Lean events and initiatives to support a culture of continuous improvement.
- Assist in engineering, developing, constructing and installing test equipment and fixturing.
- Perform periodic tests or checks of all electrical equipment.
- Maintain plant water treatment system and equipment, take samples as scheduled and make adjustments as needed. (dependent on facility)
- Perform repairs and calibrate electrical and/or electronic instruments. (dependent on facility)
- Responsible to work to performance / output standards per work instructions to meet departmental expectations and customer demand.
- Responsible to maintain attendance and punctuality per company policies and procedures.
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair equipment breakdowns involving mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components.
- Tear down equipment, rebuild and replace defective parts and component units such as: motors, gear boxes, clutches, bearings and electrical units as needed, reassemble and final equipment adjustments.
- Perform equipment regularly scheduled preventive maintenance tasks as assigned.
- Work closely with production personnel on equipment repairs.
- Set short term priorities in responding to plant breakdowns and emergency situations and work on off shifts as directed.
- Perform program changes and make diagnostic checks on production and facility equipment as needed.
- Install and hook-up manufacturing equipment as assigned.
- Perform regular checks on all building equipment such as sprinkler system, pumps, chillers, compressors, and power systems as required. (dependent on facility)
- Lay out circuits and install electrical wiring systems to handle required loads for various parts of the plant, run lines, make connections, install proper safety devices and provide for necessary outlets and switches. (dependent on facility)
- Responsible to work per schedule and have prior approvals before working any overtime.
- Fabricate and machine parts as required and requisition repair parts as needed. (Only Maintenance Tech A – dependent on facility.)
- Assist outside contractors on on-site projects.
- Responsible for any other special projects as assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Associates degree or equivalent from two-year College or technical school.
- Completion of basic hydraulic and electrical courses.
- At least four years related experience.
- Experience with various powered industrial vehicles.
- Excellent written and verbal skills
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
