What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician II position at LB Foster?
Responsible for performing preventative maintenance in a steel pipe coating plant on all equipment products while following standard work methods and practicing safe work habits to ensure production is as efficient and safe as possible. Duties include preventative maintenance and repairs to equipment as needed.
Responsibilities
- Follow all safety procedures.
- Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.
- Develop maintenance PM schedule and perform regular preventative maintenance
- Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques and schedule
- Locate sources of problems by observing and listening to mechanical devices in operation
- Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt.
- Prepares maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
- Instrumental in the installation of new production equipment and required infrastructure
- Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations
- Assist with general plant operations and general plant repairs as needed
- Other duties as assigned
Education and Experience
- HS Diploma or equivalent; Related degree from a technical college, a plus
- 3 years proven maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
Skills & Abilities
- In-depth knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems maintenance
- Ability to read and understand written instructions
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment safely and efficiently
- Ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
- Average proficiency in mathematics
- Good visual acuity
Competencies
- Safety
- Problem Solving
- Customer Focus
- Decision Quality
- Integrity & Trust
- Adaptability/Flexibility
- Creativity
- Learning on the Fly
- Informing
- Priority Setting
- Continuous Improvement
The Benefits:
- Medical, dental, vision benefits the first day of the month after hire
- Market-leading 401(k) program with company match
- 10 paid holidays per year and PTO accrual
- Paid Parental Leave
- 100% tuition reimbursement
- Career development and advancement opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).
