Industrial Maintenance Technician

Description

Summary/Objective

The Industrial Maintenance Technician must maintain the day-to-day operations of the facility and to assume responsibility for maintaining the physical asset of the machines and equipment on the plant floor under the direction of the Maintenance Manager.  This position will be responsible for keeping production machines operating on all shifts at maximum capacity with minimum downtime in order to maintain overall efficiency and productivity.  The Industrial Maintenance Technician must follow all Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements and complies with all local, state, and federal regulatory requirements

Essential Functions/Skills

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Reading and interpreting engineering blueprints.
2. Installing new production equipment.
3. Servicing and maintaining equipment including motors, conveyor systems, transmission systems, and production-related equipment.
4. Inspecting and assessing the functionality of production machines.
5. Troubleshooting mechanical and electrical breakdowns.
6. Adjusting mechanical parts using hand and machine tools.
7. Fabricating parts for repairs and machine upgrades.
8. Conducting routine maintenance and safety checks.
9. Communicating with the production team and maintaining a clean work area.
10. Preparing and submitting maintenance reports.
11. Maintaining parts inventory and ensuring parts are charger to correct work orders
12. Have a good understanding of LOTO

Competencies

1. Safety
2. Communication
3. Coaching/Training
4. Quality
5. Interpersonal Relationships/Teamwork
6. Accountability/Dependability
7. Trouble Shooting/Problem Solving
8. Initiative
9. Knowledge of Field/Technical Expertise
10. Productivity/Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
11. Procedures/Documentation/Reporting

Work Environment                                             
 

Most of the work will be performed in manufacturing facilities where the noise level may be loud, and the temperature is uncontrolled.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.  The job requires exerting 50 to 100 lbs of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 lbs of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 lbs of force constantly.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work/Other Duties

This is a full-time position with 8-hour work day time schedule/hours, but the employee must agree to a variation in work schedule/hours and overtime as well as being on-call occasionally.  All overtime is mandatory and could be required on short notice.   

Qualifications

Education and Experience

1. Industrial system technology degree is preferred
2. Previous work experience as an industrial maintenance technician.
3. In-depth knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems maintenance.
4. Knowledge of industrial control systems.
5. Familiarity with OSHA safety standards and regulations.
6. Excellent troubleshooting skills.
7. Basic computer and report writing skills.
8. Good communication skills.
9. Ability to lift and rig heavy equipment.
10. Good time-management skills.
11. Basic Welding and fabrication skills
12. Basic Machining Skills
13. Excellent communication, coaching and training skills
14. Ability to multi-task – possess analytical skills and critical thinking skills