What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Maintenance Technician position at Madison County Wood Products, Inc.?
Description
The Maintenance Technician will perform preventative maintenance, routine and non-routine repairs, and troubleshoot problems with machinery. Responsible for maintenance, repair, installation, and modification of all sawmill equipment to safely maximize uptime, quality, and productivity.
Monday - Friday, Days
Benefits include major medical, dental, vision, life, HSA, vacation, holidays, and 401K, with employer match.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for installation, maintenance and repair of machinery and mechanical equipment.
- Machine troubleshooting, repair, assembly, preventative maintenance.
- Repair or replace chains; belt conveyors; gear boxes/drive chains; hydraulics & pneumatics; welding/cutting; and using power tools.
- Perform routine inspections to identify and correct minor or major equipment deficiencies.
- Perform scheduled maintenance tasks such as replacement of wear items, bearings, chains, cylinders, motors, drives and so on as required.
- Reading blueprint and sketches proficiently to fabricate equipment and make modifications.
- Work with other millwrights to troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
- Assist with projects and large repairs that may include fabrication, welding, cutting, pipe fitting, installing electrical conduit, and sawmill equipment installation.
- Maintain a clean, safe, uncluttered work area.
- Some maintenance work is performed outdoors, must be willing to work in the weather, heat or cold at times.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Strong understanding of Hydraulics and Pneumatics.
- Experienced in fabrication/welding.
- Preventative Maintenance (Maintenance Schedules).
- Ability to execute and monitor maintenance projects in a timely and cost-effective manner.
- Strong problem-solving skills to troubleshoot equipment issues and find effective solutions.
- Understanding of working in a production atmosphere.
- Welding certifications a plus.
Physical Demands
- The job requires sitting, squatting, reaching, bending, twisting, stair climbing, heights, exposure to dust and being near moving equipment and loud noise.
- The job requires the occasional lifting, pushing and/or pulling of 0 to lbs., occasional carrying of 0 to lbs.