Maintenance Technician III

What You'll Do

Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, the Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing routine and emergency maintenance on machinery, equipment, and facility systems to ensure optimal production efficiency and safety.

Technical Job  

Perform preventative maintenance on CNC machine tools, spinning lathes, ovens, overhead cranes and various manufacturing equipment

Apply in-depth knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, lubrication and electricity

Understand how to fabricate machine parts and welds as needed to repair or upgrade machine tools, equipment or facility

Troubleshoot and repair machinery includes tear down and replacement of defective parts, reassembly and readjustments

Assist outside contractors on overhaul and repair to machine tools, facility improvements and other projects

Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on motors, pneumatic tools, hydraulics, and production machines

Read and follow diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications to troubleshoot malfunctions

Locate sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments

Determine changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts, using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments

Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges

Control downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques while monitoring compliance

Maintain equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verify receipt

Conserve maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results

Provide mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests

Utilize, track, and update Maintenance Ticketing software

Travel between facilities and part suppliers may be required, in which case mileage reimbursement is provided

Accurately execute PCS (Process Control Sheets) and provide feedback when revisions are needed

Assist Engineering with the implementation, creation, and maintenance of PCS 

Document actions by completing production and quality logs as needed

Accomplish organization goals by actively exploring opportunities to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost. (SQDC)

Train others by openly sharing information, knowledge, and expertise with the team

Complete job assignments as directed by Manufacturing Manager 

Attend meetings, trainings, and participate in audits as directed

Safety

Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations

Comply with all company rules including company safety policy and all federal, state, local, and other safety regulations and practices

Use personal protective equipment and devices provided for machinery, equipment, tools and processes, when defined in PCS, Company Safety Policy, Job Safety Analysis or Management direction

Report all unsafe conditions, accidents and injuries immediately to management

Housekeeping

Actively participate in 6S and lean activities as outlined by the Company

Maintain equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following Company instructions

Maintain continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs

Store and maintain tools, equipment and gauges as defined by company standards

Keep work area clean and organized to company standards/expectations

Daily cleaning and sweeping of work area, tools and equipment

Empty trash and waste as needed

Personal items removed from workstations

What You'll Bring

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) 

Minimum 5 years proven experience as a manufacturing Maintenance Technician

Proficient understanding & interpretation of wiring diagrams, schematics, flow diagrams, etc.

Forklift experience is preferred

Reliable transportation

Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills

Ability to effectively manage time, multi-task, and pay close attention to details

Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team

Capable of following directions

Take responsibility for achieving production efficiency, quality of product and reports discrepant material immediately  

Demonstrate customer focus by seeking out, understanding, and responding to the needs of both internal and external customers

Maintain a positive attitude and communicate openly and honestly with others

Solve problems proactively and contributes to continuously improving the process/product

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for extended periods

Comfortable working in environments with noise, heat, or dust

Regularly required to move, sit, and bend for various hours throughout the day