Position Summary
Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Technician conducts, maintains, tests and repairs electrical/electronic, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components. Applies knowledge of electrical/electronic and mechanical principles in determining equipment malfunctions and applies skills in restoring equipment to operation. Provides skilled mechanical and electrical/electronic support to all areas of Manufacturing
We currently have a full-time night shift position available. This position will require an initial training period of full-time days before moving to full-time nights. The schedule is 3 nights per week, 12 hours per shift with a 4 hour premium given.
Responsibilities
- Follow required safety practices (e.g. lock-out tag-out, PPE, confined space, chemical, fall protection)
- Work in line with safety and GMP guidelines
- Troubleshoot, maintain/repair high-speed manufacturing and packaging equipment;
- Troubleshoot, maintain&repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems (e.g. controls, numeral controls, power supplies, drives, gages and test equipment)
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Adjust equipment for performance and safety
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Advise operators and line mechanics on safe use of equipment
- Document and track corrective and preventive maintenance performed, to reduce downtime
- Perform preventive maintenance
- Install machines, wiring and programs
- Solve complex technical issues
- Start up/shut down equipment per safety and OSHA rules
- Keep work aera clean
- Support&implement process improvements;
- Create&maintain POKA guides
- Perform other assigned duties
Requirements
- Technical Associate Degree or accredited apprenticeship program or the equivalent in a technical field;
- Three (3) year applicable experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
- Equipment knowledge, Computer experience/operation and PLC troubleshooting are necessary (Allen-Bradley preferably);
- Knowledge of electrical/ electronic components and equipment including the use of special instruments for diagnostic purposes;
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and effective communication with peers, supervisors;
- Must be flexible with work hours and be able to work overtime and weekends when needed.