Maintenance Technician

First Shift Maintenance Mechanic Position Overview

This position is responsible for various preventative maintenance activities, repairing/maintaining machines, and troubleshooting with the goal of maintaining a safe and clean work environment in accordance with company policies and procedures.  Problem-solving skills and a deep understanding of mechanics, pneumatics, and hydraulics are crucial to this role. 

Essential Job Functions

• Repair and maintain manual and CNC machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance.
• Perform emergency repairs
• Conduct preventive maintenance to mechanical/electrical devices
• Work with operators to problem-solve and troubleshoot machine malfunctions.
• Be able to detect and troubleshoot malfunctions through observation (sound or visual)
• Run diagnostic tests to ensure the system is operable and running safely

Secondary Job Functions

• Maintain a safe and clean work environment
• Keep open communication with 1st Shift Maintenance regarding issues, concerns, and solutions
• Prioritize and schedule various tasks throughout a shift based on importance.
• Maintain a good working relationship with operators
• Operate scissors lift and forklifts
• Communicate machine updates with various departments and shifts. 

Requirements

• Knowledge of common manufacturing processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication along with strong interpersonal skills.
• Previous experience as a maintenance mechanic or similar role
• Great understanding of pneumatics, hydraulics, and mechanics
• Familiarity using various power and hand tools, such as crane hoists and grinders
• Knowledge of computer systems (Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel)
• Must have your own tools to complete essential job functions
• Strong knowledge of Machine Electronics and Controls

Other Skills/Abilities

• Physical requirements may include lifting up to 50 lbs occasionally.
• Organized and uses time effectively. 
• Must be able to interpret structural and machining blueprints, knowledgeable of fabrication drawings and tolerances.
• Ability to think ahead and plan for future needs.
• Problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing and carpentry.