What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician position at Cardinal Staffing Services, Inc?

Job Description

Cardinal Staffing Services is hiring for an experienced Maintenance Technician for a Warehouse client in Saginaw, MI.

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the safe maintenance, repair or replacement of plant equipment and systems, to ensure maximum production quantity and quality, while supporting the policies, goals and objectives of the company.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under limited supervision and with minimal technical guidance, keeps plant machinery and mechanical equipment in good repair.
Responsible to install all trade sizes of conduit required for electrical and instrumentation wiring, making sure it is right size and correct configuration for the application, this is including but not limited to : measuring and cutting, carrying, bending, threading and hanging in place.
Examines machines to diagnose trouble, dismantles machines, replaces defective parts, reassembles machines and makes necessary adjustments to ensure efficient operation.
Pull wire for electrical or instrument requirements, making sure the wire is the correct size and proper number of conductors, including but not limited to : measuring, cutting carrying and lubricating as necessary.
Must be able to use hand tools such as, but not limited to, screw drivers, wrenches, sockets sets, pipe wrenches, hammers, and taps to install various electrical and instrument devices, at time’s requiring torque to make sure screws or connectors are tight using electrical and instrumentation specific tools, gauges and devices.
Install, replace or repair electric motors, from fractional to multiples of hundred horsepower, at times having to lift, push or pry to get motors in place or align them.
Conducts planned, preventive, and predictive maintenance for equipment, machinery, and tools.
Reviews manufacturer's service manuals, and records of maintenance problems to determine optimum frequency of preventive maintenance (PM).
Utilizes computerized systems to input PM orders and track status and / or completion.
Performs advanced troubleshooting. Performs Root cause analysis. Must be able to troubleshoot electrical circuits to find problem and get equipment back on line.
Must be able to use tools such as, but not limited to, electric drills, surface grinders, hammer drills, all types of conduit benders, and wire pullers in the course of doing the job.

Education and / or Experience

Minimum High School Diploma or GED.

Three (3) years process automation / equipment maintenance experience.

Journeyman Card or Masters License / equivalent experience.

Possess a valid Michigan Driver’s License.

Maintain license / certification through continuing education.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

Above average Mechanical and Electrical diagnostic / troubleshooting.

Industrial, mechanical or maintenance background (i.e. electrical, machining or welding) and other related experience.

Must be able to program PLC’s and VFD’s.

Must be able to read electrical and instrumentation prints and understand ladder logic.

Have knowledge of networking and system boot-up.

General wiring / panel wiring / electronics experience.

Pneumatic / hydraulic experience.

Understand power grid and use of power transformers.

Demonstrate the knowledge of how to safely and effectively use the tools needed for maintenance and repairs.

Equipment overhaul / rebuild experience.

Some Fabrication experience.

Preventative and predictive maintenance experience.

Experience working with Industrial Electrical Voltages 240v / 480v.

Ability to work with multiple pieces of technical equipment simultaneously, have attention to detail excellent communication skills and demonstrate trouble shooting abilities.

Must have computer experience.

Physical Demands

Maintenance Technicians are frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop; kneel; crouch; or crawl; and talk; or hear. The team member is occasionally required to sit. The team member must frequently lift and / or move more than 50 pounds

Work Schedule

The team member is expected to work during production hours which may include daily overtime and Saturday or Sunday production.

The team member is also expected to work on scheduled down production days to make needed repairs to equipment.

During our busy season, team members can work up to 7 days a week, 12 hours a day or more.

About Cardinal Staffing Services

Cardinal Staffing Services, Inc. has over 25 years of experience being recognized as leaders in the staffing industry. Founded in Port Clinton, Ohio in 1994, we have grown and expanded into 5 states with 11 offices, delivering custom staffing and recruiting solutions to diverse markets. We leverage technologies, tools, and human connections to create the perfect environments to link employers and employees.

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