Maintenance Technician

JOB SUMMARY

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in equipment set-up and specification of tools and fixtures
• Ensure EHS and Quality compliance of the equipment specifications
• Perform risk assessments for the work cells in co-operation with Supervisor and EHS responsible
• Protocol and follow-up on preliminary and final acceptance tests for all workshop equipment in cooperation with Engineering and Purchasing
• Follow up on warranty issues together with Purchasing
• Train staff in the use of specific equipment, tools or fixtures
• Ensure EHS markings on equipment and tools are properly applied based on requirements
• Set-up and maintain all preventive maintenance and calibration needs in data base in co-operation with Quality
• Organize all maintenance needed in co-operation with Cell Leads, Supervisors
• Set-up and maintain consumable needs for each machine including stock quantities and supply needs in co-operation with cell leads and purchasing
• Monitor equipment availability, plan outage times in co-operation with planning
• Participate in evaluations of new equipment to improve production performance
• Participation in process improvement and cost reduction projects and implementing resulting actions
• Provide instructions to production employees in concert with the assigned responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must complete EHS assigned regulatory training for work area as described by PSM’s EHS Training Matrix

• 5 years of experience in installation, repair and maintenance of small and large workshop equipment, tools and fixtures
• 5 years of experience in troubleshooting of equipment malfunctions
• 5 years of experience in setting up equipment specifications and acceptance testing procedures
• 5 years of experience in generating operational procedures for workshop equipment
• 5 years of experience in planning and execution of preventive maintenance programs
• 3 years of experience with risk assessments in production environment
• Working knowledge of EHS requirements and regulatory codes for production equipment
• Demonstrated knowledge of industrial manufacturing processes

• Stooping/Crouching. Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
• Kneeling. Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
• Crawling. Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.
• Reaching. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time
• Walking. Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work area to another.
• Pushing & Pulling
• Lifting up to 50 lbs. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position.
• Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.
• The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level.
• The worker is subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.
• Being able to wear required PPEs for specific tasks performed, such as respirators, Tyvek suit, gloves, face shield, etc.
• May require travel (air & ground) with short notice.
• Ability to cooperate and work with people