Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technical Specialist

Qualifications:                 Minimum one (1) years experience in industrial, commercial, or military maintenance environment. Possess skills in electrical/mechanical troubleshooting and repair of automated equipment. Use and operation of programmable logic controllers, along with writing/installing and troubleshooting ladder logics. Understand and apply the National Electric Code. Two (2) year Technical degree, electrical certificate or license preferred.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·          Will perform a variety of multi trade functions, such as the installation, maintenance or repair of equipment, machinery, and facility; for the generation, distribution and utilization of electrical energy.

·          Perform any duties necessary to maintain machinery, equipment, systems or facilities in a state of good, safe working condition, including troubleshooting, repair, installation, remove and replacement, basic design, advanced fabrication, adjustment, rebuilding, welding, etc.

·          Work involves replacing electrical components, switches, fixtures, wires, fuses, motors, and circuit breakers, as well as making recommendations of suitable substitutes.

·          Work on transformers, controllers, switching relays and contractors, timers, heating devices, disconnects, thermocouples, solenoid values, lights.

·          Bend, assemble, hang and run conduit systems; and pull wire for control and electrical power transmission. Write, install and troubleshoot ladder logic.

·          Rewire machinery to update specifications, punch holes in boxes, assemble electrical panels, locate, diagnose and repair machinery with electrical problems.

·          Read blueprints, engineering sketches or designs; recognize and interpret details as well as slight variations in objects and use analytical skills. 

·          Perform standard computations relating to load requirements of electrical consumers and size for the proper wire and safety devices.

·          Must keep accurate written records for the ordering of replacement parts and part quantities. Keep on-hand stock of high usage components identified and maintained.

·          Regularly inspect and adjust manufacturing equipment as a result of communication with the operators or production supervisors.

·          Oil, grease, align and assist with cleaning machinery as well as mechanical parts.

·          Fit bearings, align and synchronize gears, connect belts and chains, replace seals and gaskets and torque fasteners.

·          Perform tasks relating to the building facility, utilities and outside grounds, when requested.

·          Run tube, hose or piping, for air, water, gas, steam, hydraulic fluid or process system and have a basic understanding of force related to pressure and workings of a hydraulic power unit.

·          Work with rigging and scaffolding, using ropes, chains, cables, hoists, jacks and lift trucks to move heavy equipment.

·          Ability to operate stationary machines and powered hand tools is a must. Will occasionally perform welding and cutting torch operations.

·          Use precision measuring instruments, and understand how things fit and work together.

·          Work closely with an engineer on a special project or task, and must be able to effectively communicate on issues such as scope of work, completion schedules, problems, solutions, materials or parts required, etc.

·          Work will involve examination of machines of various types to diagnose the source of problems, and initiate whatever type of repair is required, and test the equipment. 

·          Support development of 5S, TPM and Kaizen programs.

·          Ensure safe operations.

·          Will ensure daily control items align with the company business plan and key objectives/metrics.

·          All other duties as assigned.

·          Requires extensive knowledge of Maintenance facilities/equipment practices and procedures.