Maintenance Technician

Overview

Purafil is the global leader in gas phase (chemical) filtration technology. Our products and solutions are targeted towards providing superior levels of Indoor Air Quality in a variety of environments including but not limited to oil & gas; water treatment; heavy manufacturing; electronics & semiconductor manufacturing; data centers; transportation; mining;

commercial offices; restaurants & food service; galleries, museums, archives & libraries - for corrosion protection, odor control, health, and preservation applications.

Responsibilities

Equipment Troubleshooting

• Conduct repairs in a timely manner, monitor operating supply and repair part levels. Submit requisitions in a timely manner to prevent out-of-stock situations.
• Conduct hot work, confined spaces and high altitude
• Perform all duties in a safe manner and in accordance with Company policies
• Keep work area and department clean and organized.
• Follow instructions of the Maintenance Supervisor
• Perform all other tasks as directed by Purafil Manufacturing Leadership
• Train other crew members as required

Preventive Maintenance

• Conduct daily checks on boilers, air compressors, and dust collectors to ensure optimal performance.
• Conduct preventive maintenance on process and facility equipment, this may include
  • Changing filters
  • Oiling chains
  • Dust/vacuum particles

Production Support

• Ensure all equipment is operational at optimal capacity.
• Troubleshoot equipment when the production team is reporting out-of-normal conditions
• Mix dry (powdered) chemicals in blender for shift’s production.
• Assist disc operator with pumping of liquid bulk totes of chemicals.
• Change screens on separators

Regulation and Compliance

• Support plant ISO program, lean manufacturing, and process improvement initiatives.
• Support on regulatory audits, which could include:
  • Waste-water or Storm water audit/testing
  • Fire safety inspections
  • OSHA / County / Insurance
• Ensure the warehouse, office and building needs are met by conducting the work or sourcing the appropriate assistance, these could include:
  • Light bulb changing
  • Door repairs
  • Plumbing assistance
  • AC repairs
  • Racking maintenance
  • Floor/concrete repairs
  • Equipment installation
  • Forklift repairs

Other

This position is entirely based in a manufacturing environment. Shifts last 8-12 hours per day, 4-6 days per week. Most of this time is spent walking and standing on concrete manufacturing floor in extreme heat and cold; climbing stairs and ladders; wearing personal protective equipment including but not exclusive to safety glasses, earplugs, safety shoes, and dust mask. Requires weekend work as production needs dictate. Be able to lift fifty pounds.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Must have working knowledge of and experience in industrial three-phase, motor control, and networking
• Embraces Filtration Group’s values and culture.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement culture capable of challenging the status quo and conventional wisdom to help improve the business.
• An assertive leader with a bias for action and an entrepreneurial orientation, with a willingness to move fast and inject velocity into everything we do.
• A talent magnet. Can attract and develop world class talent and can develop talent across the spectrum of the performance curve.
• A demonstrated track record of owning and driving results; not just reporting results.
• Detail oriented and data-driven, without losing sight of the big picture.
• Demonstrates a learning mindset and a high degree of intellectual curiosity about the business.
• Relishes change and is very comfortable operating in an environment of ambiguity.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build consensus and gain internal alignment across different stakeholder groups - cross functional team, segment management, division management and executive leadership.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions as a Maintenance Technician.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to industrial environments that can be hot, have fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment can be moderate but may occasionally be considered high.

Physical Demand:

• 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.

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to function in an industrial environment. The employee is required to stand and walk. The vision requirements include, close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.