Maintenance Technician

Yamaha Marine Precision Propellers is looking to add a rock star Maintenance Technician to support our second shift Maintenance team. The Maintenance Technician’s primary role is to keep equipment functioning properly by performing preventative and rapidly troubleshoot equipment breakdowns through emergency repairs.  The Maintenance Technician will collaborate with Engineering and Production Departments to perform Root Cause Analysis for equipment failures. The ideal candidate will have an expansive understanding of a manufacturing setting with a vast knowledge mechanical, electrical, structural components as well as Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), and electric motors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Preventative maintenance to minimize equipment downtime
• Reactive maintenance on production lines to recover from component failure
• Identifies the causes of unexpected breakdowns for machines
• Apply continuous improvement principles to perform equipment improvements
• Repair mechanical, electrical, and structural components: create retrofits and fabrication, as needed
• Repairs broken machines quickly and efficiently
• Cleans, organizes, inventories, stocks, and otherwise maintains shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies.
• Work on Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), and electric motors
• Utilizing Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) to maintain the cleanliness of the work areas and all associated equipment
• Regular, consistent attendance required
• Survey buildings and repair mechanical systems to ensure they are consistent with health and safety standards
• Perform maintenance of electrical systems (replace light bulbs and sockets, clean and repair circuit breaker panels etc.)
• Performs other related duties as assigned

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to meet and deal tactfully and professionally with employees and vendors/contractors
• Sense of urgency with an attention to detail and safety
• Ability to operate in a challenging, fast paced environment
• Flexibility to support all shifts, as needed, including on call work, weekend and holidays
• Ability to support all areas of maintenance to include training and continuing education
• Ability to apply OSHA Safety standards
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Ability to operate machinery, forklift, scissor lift, boom truck, cranes, etc.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and written
• Ability to work in teams and individually effectively and efficiently
• Strong understanding of equipment troubleshooting and repair
• Proven experience as maintenance technician
• Basic understanding of electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Knowledge of general maintenance processes and methods
• Working knowledge of tools, common appliances and devices
• Ability to evaluate computer related work orders in accordance with accuracy
• Manual dexterity and problem-solving skills
• Ability to understand and work on PLC, VFD and electric motors

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma/GED
• 3 - 4 years of previous production line maintenance
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment with a strong mechanical and electrical skills
• Vocational or community college with related coursework or equivalent experience, preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods standing and walking
• Able to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machinery
• Must be able to visually inspect machines
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to climb ladders and stairs

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.