Brief Description
The Maintenance Technician will ensure efficient and dependable operation of machinery and equipment. Troubleshoots repairs and performs preventative maintenance on plant equipment, machines, systems and facilities.
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
- Improves and modifies equipment and systems to optimize production efficiency, productivity and quality.
- Assists with Tool and die development and run off - plumbing and pipefitting production and prototype dies.
- Installs new equipment to specifications as directed.
- Ensures operation of repaired or new equipment by using customer requirements, manufacturer's instructions and technical knowledge.
- Documents actions by completing work orders and maintenance logs.
- Understands and actively complies with all safety requirements and policies and practices. Maintains safe and clean working environment.
Job Specific Competencies
- Basic Computer skills
- Possess strong analytical aptitude
- Self-motivated and results oriented
- Proficient computer skills with the ability to learn new software
- Customer focused
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Ability to multi-task and to work in dynamic business environment; Adaptable to change
- Self-motivated and results oriented; Ability to use judgement and make decisions independently
- Teamwork oriented to resolve problems and achieve goals
- Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills
Education and Professional Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent required and formal technical training and/or experience in industrial/equipment maintenance
- At least five (5+) years of maintenance experience required
- Press repair and hydraulic troubleshooting experience preferred
- Experience in the stamping press industry
- Experience should include: troubleshooting, electronic testing, problem solving, production repairs, equipment maintenance and installation, pipefitting, welding, PLC’s, CNC benders, Laser equipment, automated welding equipment, fabrication and machine shop equipment use
- High level of aptitude in a broad range of maintenance fields with a working knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic and electrical and electronic systems
miscellaneous
- Fluent in English with advanced reading and writing skills
- German Language skills would be a plus
- Visa holders/English as Second Language (ESL) individuals must take TOEFL exam and score above passing grade.