Maintenance Technicians/Industrial Mechanics

Job Description

• Ability to maintain & troubleshoot Industrial presses, Hydraulics, Compressors, Pneumatics;
• Experience with welding (stick, Mig, or Tig) and oxy-acetylene torch;
• Fabrication skills;
• Hydraulics, Compressors, Pneumatics;
• Proficient in use of power tools/ measuring devices;
• Must operate and maintain Cranes, aerial Manlifts , and Forklifts;
• Basic to Intermediate Electrical skills or certificate from technical training classes and/or institution;
• Basic to Intermediate computer skills;
• Machinist – Strong mechanical aptitude;
• Experience with precision alignment – drive trains, conveyors, and machine frames;
• Able to test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes;
• Intermediate to Advanced Electrical skills or certificate from technical training classes and/or institution

• Meet with plant manager to confirm production schedule;
• Operate product line machinery and equipment in a safe and efficient manner while following schedule;
• Organize resources in order to optimize productivity;
• Collaborate with maintenance department to determine repair needs and optimal repair time;
• Ensure troubleshooting of machinery and equipment change-overs if necessary;
• Clean and maintain work area.

• Inform operators from other shifts of quality problems or equipment breakdowns;
• Understand and communicate all information relating to instructions or job-related documentation;
• Positively influence changes, lead by example;
• Work in a spirit of partnership;
• Communication, implement and enforce policies and procedures;
• Assist plant manager in supervising employees if necessary;
• Fill out production reports, logs and all other paperwork that needs to be completed.

• Verify equipment to ensure its proper functioning and to detect potential problems before they occur;
• Oversee the work of employees;
• Verify products to ensure quality and reduce waste;
• Make adjustments as necessary to produce within certain specifications;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Manufacture in the most efficient, productive and cost effective manner;
• Optimize machine performance, efficiency and productivity in order to meet targets;
• Commit to meeting production deadlines;
• Analyze production data reports to identify areas of improvements, reduce waste and improve efficiency;
• Maintain safety, health and environmental policies and procedures;
• Have a hands-on approach.

Qualifications

• General computer skills;
• Good verbal and written communication skills;
• Organization and time management skills;
• Have the knowledge, skill, and ability to operate machinery;
• Mechanical and logical aptitudes;
• Thorough knowledge of instruction manual;
• Manual dexterity.

• Plant: Exposure to vibration, exposure to moving mechanical parts, exposure to very loud noises, humidity/wet conditions/heat or cold, exposure airborne particles or fumes.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Information

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

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and peripheral vision. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.