Maintenance Technician

Job Summary

• A Maintenance Technician maintains, repairs, and installs equipment, machinery, and facilities under direct supervision. Maintains a variety of records; participates in special projects; and performs a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility. This is the entry-level position for the Maintenance Technician series.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• • This position performs routine tasks and duties, including performing scheduled preventative maintenance as assigned by a supervisor.
  • Inspects, repairs, and maintains mechanical equipment and machinery using a variety of tools.
  • Knowledge of OSHA requirements as they pertain to daily activities
  • Practices safety awareness in all actions, including machine operation and lock-out/tag-out procedures for all responsibilities
  • Shares information with the supervisor and other team members in an understandable manner
  • Possesses strong troubleshooting skills
  • General knowledge of tools, both hand tools and power tools
  • Ability to provide personal tools as required
  • Must be able to read and understand basic machine schematics with little guidance
  • Highly organized with an emphasis on detail
  • Organize parts and materials in the proper locations.
  • Lift, move, push, pull, carry, and manipulate large and small materials weighing up to 20lbs frequently and up to 50lbs unaccompanied.
  • Display a positive team player approach supporting management objectives.
  • Able to follow directions well
  • Display the willingness to learn.
  • Ability to work with other departments to ensure overall success
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• • High School graduate or GED required
  • 5 years of experience in the maintenance and repair of industrial equipment in a manufacturing environment is desirable
  • Must possess a valid state driver's license
  • Must have the ability to use the following equipment safely and effectively: hydraulic equipment, pneumatic equipment, presses, cordless drills, clamps, and other miscellaneous small tools
  • Willing to learn how to properly use a variety of measuring equipment to a high level of accuracy of 0.001" to diagnose wear or damage in machine parts, such as digital and dial indicators, calipers, micrometers, levels, angle and depth gages, etc
  • Familiarity with related hand tools and troubleshooting equipment