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The technician is responsible for minimizing down time and costs, maintaining the Storeroom , Parts and Maintenance program.\nESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS\nMaintenance\nResponsible for monitoring, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical equipment on the CTL/Temper Line and Plasma/Oxy-Fuel Table to ensure optimal performance, operational efficiency, and minimal downtime. Requires a working knowledge of electrical systems and components to effectively support equipment diagnostics, maintenance, and repair activities.\nLeads and/or performs general maintenance on plant equipment (lubrication, monitoring, repairing, PM’s & inspections) and informs Maintenance Supervisor if additional resources are required.\nEnsures all procedures are followed as outlined in the ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 14001 manuals as well as all safety rules and regulations. \nShut Down\nCoordinates schedules and monitors maintenance tasks with production for the down days.\nCoordinates with outside contractors to ensure the tasks are properly performed on time and within budget\nPreventive Maintenance\nResponsible for the computerized preventive & predictive maintenance program covering all equipment as well as monitoring the use of, and requisitioning, parts, equipment and supplies for the operation.\nResponsible for generating and/or improving maintenance PM programs as well as identifying potential equipment problems and initiating improvement projects.\nCommunicates with Operators to ensure a constant and smooth flow of the operation along with questioning the operation of the equipment to detect problems or concerns.\nRegular and reliable attendance required \nQUALIFICATIONS\nCompetencies and Experience\nRequired:\nMust possess 3-5 years of MIG and TIG welding experience and demonstrate proficiency in metal fabrication, equipment repair, and welding safety practices.\nMust possess 3-5 years of mechanical Maintenance experience.\nWorking knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, including the ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and diagrams.\nGood written and verbal communication skills.\nStrong organizational and computer skills\nPreferred:\nWorking knowledge of a computerized PM system\n\nEducation\nRequired:\nMinimum High School Diploma or High School Equivalent /GED\nTechnical education and minimum of 3 years related maintenance experience.\nSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES / DIRECT REPORTS\nThis position has no supervisory responsibilities.\nWORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS\nThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.\nThe employee will frequently be required to:\n·Sit, stand, walk, alternating up to 8 hours at a time\n·Use both hands for grasping, handling, gripping and feeling textures and temperatures\n·Lift and/or move up to 35 lbs\nThe employee will occasionally be required to:\n·Balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or climb\n·Bend, twist at waist level, reach at and/or above shoulder level and below waist level\n·Push, pull, lift, and/or carry items weighing less than 50 pounds\nThe position requires the following vision and hearing capabilities:\n·Vision at near, mid and far range and peripheral vision and depth perception\n·Talking and hearing in person, on a radio, and/or in group settings\nThe employee will be required to use the following machines or tools:\n·Desktop computer\n·Hand tools\n·Overhead floor remoted cranes\n·Oxy-Fuel hand torch\n·Fork Lift\n·Welding Equipment\nThe employee will work in the following conditions:\n·Around equipment in motion\n·Amid noise\n·While wearing personal protective / safety equipment to prevent injury from noise and environmental hazards\n·Around moving trucks and industrial mobile equipment\nPOSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK/TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS\nPosition is full time, hourly non-exempt and is eligible for overtime\nShift time: Rotating shifts which may include weekends\nOTHER DUTIES\nPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee for this job. 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