Maintenance Tech

• Performs unplanned maintenance in a timely and safe manner ensuring repairs are performed to minimize downtime.
• Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and completes a “Maintenance Request Form” for each repair and records any parts used on “Parts Used” forms.
• Performs “Daily Shift Checks”, Waste Water checks, Boiler Checks, Compressor status, HVAC Equipment and communicates any issues as well as work completed.
• Communicates clearly on any relevant issues to the following shift during the hand-over period.
• Preventative Maintenance: Performs preventative maintenance in a timely and safe manner ensuring downtime is minimized.
• Performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment completing the “Planned Maintenance” work ticket in full. Records any parts used on “Parts Used” forms.
• Reports any issues during completion of planned maintenance to Supervision.
• Proposes improvements to the Planned Maintenance routines
• Safety: Ensures that all work is conducted in a safe manner according to training received and Manufacturers recommendations.
• Assures all equipment is repaired according to training received and the manufacturer’s instructions. If a safe temporary repair is required, then this should be communicated to the supervisor.
• Ensures workplace is left clean, tidy and safe following work either in production or workshop.
• Communication and Teamwork: Communicates with both Maintenance Team Members and personnel from other departments to ensure activities are coordinated and well planned.
• Communicates in a timely fashion with production managers and supervisors before and after conducting Maintenance work.
• Follows safety guidelines and “Lock-out Tag-out” procedures especially communicating to “affected” employees before work starts and after work is complete..
• General Maintenance: Assists others in department sharing knowledge and working on special projects as required.
• Applies sound reasoning in trouble shooting maintenance issues to identify root cause of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments or other techniques.
• Uses mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting for production and ancillary equipment using appropriate equipment.
• Maintains the facility and all associated building related services.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment ensuring all Standard Operating Procedures are followed.
• Can be asked to participate in project work as required.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to the

Supervisor and/or Human Resources

• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Prioritize tasks in conjunction with Maintenance and Production Supervision.