Industrial Maintenance Technician

Responsibilities

• Work on systems including but not limited to maintaining the operation, adjustments, repairs, changeovers, lubrication, and preventive maintenance.
• Use hand tools, power tools and other instruments for repairs and maintenance of machinery, equipment.
• Performs a wide variety of functions, including the installation, maintenance adjustment or repair, diagnostics and troubleshooting of equipment.
• Clean and lubricate parts.
• Take initiative in recognizing and correcting problems and/or perform maintenance type duties.
• Plan and accomplish work with little or no supervisory follow-up during the progress of an assignment.
• Ensure safety procedures are observed.
• Maintain accurate repair and parts usage records.
• Maintain accurate inventory of spare parts.
• Perform any other duties assigned by management.
• Fabrication – possess a unique skill related to the fabrication or modification of equipment, including but not limited to welding, wiring, hydraulic or pneumatic system design, machining, or PLC coding / program writing

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Programmable logic control troubleshooting experience.
• Pneumatic/hydraulic system understanding, diagnostics, and troubleshooting experience.
• Experience with lean maintenance strategies including preventive maintenance, Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM), Time-Based Maintenance (TBM) and Design-Out Maintenance (DOM) are highly desired.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Must have the ability to work in a team environment.
• Operate within existing safety guidelines.
• Ability to follow instructions from supervisors or senior maintenance workers.
• Knowledge of general carpentry and repair.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Prolonged periods standing and walking.
• Ability to work long hours (10 or 12-hour shifts) including weekends.
• Must be able to lift to a maximum of 50 lbs.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates degree, 2-year technical school, or equivalent work experience required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience required.