Maintenance Technician

JOB TITLE:   Maintenance Technician

DEPARTMENT: Maintenance

REPORTS TO: General Manager

Position Overview: The Maintenance Tech III will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of our manufacturing equipment and systems. This position requires advanced technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and a strong understanding of industrial machinery and preventive maintenance practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preventive and Predictive Maintenance: Perform regular inspections, maintenance, and repairs on manufacturing equipment, including conveyor systems, clamps, motors, and control systems.
• Troubleshooting and Repairs: Diagnose and resolve complex mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues. Provide effective solutions to minimize downtime and ensure continuous operation.
• Technical Expertise: Utilize advanced diagnostic tools and techniques to identify and address equipment malfunctions. Maintain and repair a wide range of machinery and systems.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including work orders, equipment logs, and repair histories. Prepare and update maintenance procedures.
• Compliance and Safety: Ensure all maintenance activities are conducted in accordance with safety regulations, industry standards, and company policies. Promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
• Collaboration: Work closely with production teams to minimize disruption and optimize equipment performance.
• Emergency Response: Respond promptly to emergency maintenance requests and equipment failures, providing quick and effective resolutions to restore normal operations.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing maintenance role, with a focus on advanced mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems. At least 10 years in maintenance experience.
• Education: Associate’s degree in Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Skills: Proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing complex machinery. Strong knowledge of PLCs, VFDs, and other control systems. Familiarity with preventive and predictive maintenance techniques.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with team members and other departments.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and make sound decisions under pressure.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable working in various environmental conditions, including confined spaces and elevated heights.
• Availability for shift work, on-call duties, and occasional overtime as needed.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.