Manufacturing Maintenance Tech

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform BASIC preventative maintenance inspection and service on all production and manufacturing equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications and company guidelines.
• Perform BASIC troubleshooting, diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of equipment to the desired company's performance standards.
• Interface, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electronic computerized systems and equipment
• Utilizing a continuous improvement mindset, assisting in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
• Comply with all company work and safety rules and regulatory compliance rules and regulations.
• Use all personal protective equipment in compliance with OSHA regulations.
• Possess the necessary personal tools to perform duties.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• One year certificate from college or technical school; or one-year related experience and/or training in manufacturing equipment maintenance and repair; or equivalent combination of continued education and experience.

Other Functions :

• Ability to read, write, perform basic mathematical calculations, and accurately record data required.
• Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and varying shifts, as required.
• Must be able to frequently stand, walk, kneel, reach, climb, pull, and bend with full range of body motion.
• Must be able to frequently lift and/or move 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
• Must be able to work independently and/or on a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills and a systematic approach to troubleshooting and problem solving is required.

Preferred but not required:

• Experience with basic electrical systems (e.g., starters, fuses, contacts, relays).
• Experience with conveyors (air cylinders, diverters, sensors, motor/speed controls).
• Experience with electrical systems (installation, frequency drive, troubleshooting).
• Experience with electronics (e.g., level probes, flow meters, drives/VFDs, etc.).
• Experience with gearing and gear boxes (rebuilds, ordering parts, machining parts).
• Experience with hydraulic systems (high pressure cylinders, pumps, valves, troubleshooting).
• Experience with kinematics (e.g., line speed/sprocket size ratios, etc.).
• Review rating instructions.
• Experience with packaging/high speed production (e.g., bottling, consumer products, etc.).
• Experience with pneumatics (solenoids, cylinders, motor brakes, reading, troubleshooting).
• Experience with pneumatics/air compression (e.g., valves, cylinders, etc.).
• Experience with preventative maintenance (computerized preventative charts/data).
• Experience with pumps (e.g., troubleshooting, replacing seals/motors, understanding specs).

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations :

• PLC, HVAC, Ammonia, Refrigeration, or other specialty certifications preferred but not required.

Working Conditions :

• Must be able to work in hot and cold climates, both indoors and outdoors.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to frequently stand, walk, kneel, reach, climb, pull, and bend.
• Must be able to routinely lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; and occasionally 75 pounds.
• Must be able to work for extended periods in a cold, damp environment.