Maintenance Technician I

Description

Position Summary

This position is responsible for the execution of timely and precise repairs to production equipment in a safe and cost-effective manner.  This includes planning of work and time, and the ability to work with others in the trade in an instructive way.

Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Provides mechanical maintenance and repairs to all production equipment
• Performs mechanical maintenance with respect to all fabricating and welding functions
• Executes major tasks in regard to preventative maintenance work, implementation of productivity improvement systems, and building related work
• Performs minor electrical repairs to equipment and building
• Helps investigate recurring mechanical problems and proposes solution

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Required Skills/Abilities

• Mechanical and electrical trouble shooting and problem solving
• Communication Skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work in a dirty environment
• Ability to work from heights

Education and Experience

• Excellent knowledge of hydraulic systems, welding, arc welding and fabrication. 
• Good communication skills are needed to provide and receive instruction, discuss mechanical problems, and read specifications
• Fully qualified millwright mechanic combined with two - (2) years of experience with production mechanical systems preferred. 

Other Duties

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Effort Required in the Position

Mental:

Considerable attention to detail.  These jobs experience a considerable volume of work, with requirements to process forms/work/information within a certain time period.  May experience moderate interruptions.  May involve some creativity to perform job tasks.

Physical:

Audio Attention Required (when using equipment) – Limited

Visual Attention Required (when using equipment) – Moderate

Lifting or Moving Objects and/or reaching and bending in awkward positions and/or climbing – Limited

Lifting or Moving Intensity – Moderate

Mobility - remain in a seated or standing position – Considerable

WORKING CONDITIONS SPECIFIC TO THE POSITION

Adverse Conditions (noise, heat, cold, dirt, fumes, and unpleasant environments) – Limited

Isolation – Physically removed from other staff – Limited

Exposure to Accident or Health Hazards – Limited

Local Travel - Limited

Overnight Travel – Limited

Key for Physical Effort and Working Conditions

Based on % of Time Involved:

                                                Limited -                      up to 25%

                                                Moderate -                  26% - 50%

                                                Considerable -             51% - 75%

                                                Constant -                   76% – 100%

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