Maintenance Technician I

Job SummaryMaintain and repair mechanical/electrical/boiler systems within a manufacturing environment; execute capital projects (installation, dismantling of equipment) and other various maintenance tasks throughout the facility. Expected hours of work 40 hours a week with a varied shift schedule 8-10 hours shifts with occasional overtime and weekend hours. No travel required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work.
• Start machines and observe mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems.
• Inspect or test damaged machine parts and mark defective areas or advise supervisors of repair.
• Lubricate or apply adhesives or other materials to machines, machine parts, or other equipment according to specific procedures.
• Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments according to production specifications.
• Dismantle machines and remove parts for repair using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or hoists.
• Record production, repair, and machine maintenance information.
• Read work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance.
• Set up and operate machines and adjust controls to regulate operations.
• Transport machine parts, tools, equipment, and other material between work areas and storage, using cranes, hoists, or dollies.
• Collect and discard worn machine parts and other refuse in order to maintain machinery and work areas.
• Clean machines and machine parts, using cleaning solvents, cloths, air guns, hoses, vacuums, or other equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of measuring gauges such as tape measures
• Knowledge of various hand and power tools
• Prior experience operating a forklift.
• Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills
• Understanding of basic math, reading, and writing skills
• Ability to work under pressure to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
• Ability to use hand& portable tools, gas and arc welder, forklift, pickup truck, testing equipment, tape measure, computer (shop floor and ERP).

Education and Experience:

Required:

o Education - High School diploma or GED required.o One to two (1-2) years related maintenance experience.o Previous experience in the following maintenance areas preferred: electrical, plumbing, carpentry, welding, and boiler.o Mechanical background with rotating equipment. Hydraulic and pneumatic. Electrical/mechanical troubleshooting.

Working Conditions:

• Fast paced manufacturing environment where workers are exposed to both ambient/outside temperatures and dust; working with mechanical parts and pinch points; exposure to increased noise levels.
• Exposure to hazardous mechanical, electrical and chemical substances/equipment.
• Confined workspaces.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLYFREQUENTLYCONTINUOUSLY

(0-30%)(31-60%)(61-100%)

LIFTING OR CARRYING

• 1-10 LBSX
• 11-20 LBSX
• 21-40 LBSX
• 41-50 LBS
• 51 OR

MORE LBSPUSHING OR PULLING

• 1-40 LBSX
• 41-50 LBSX
• 51 OR

MORE LBSXBENDING OR STOOPINGXREACHING ABOVE SHOULDER LEVELXDRIVING AUTOMATIC EQUIP. VEHICLESXOPERATE MACHINERY OR POWER TOOLSXCLIMBING

(LADDERS, STAIRS, ETC.)

XWALKINGXSTANDINGXSITTINGXWORKING IN EXTREME TEMPERATURESXREPETATIVE MOTION INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO

WRISTS, HANDS

AND/OR FINGERS

)XVISIONXHEARINGXDEXTERITYXHAND EYE COORDINATIONX