Job Summary The Maintenance Technician is responsible for providing essential maintenance services, addressing immediate operational and safety concerns, and ensuring all equipment and machinery remain in optimal working condition. This role may involve collaboration with other Maintenance Technicians or operate under the direct supervision of the Maintenance Manager. The Maintenance Technician reports to the Operations Manager.

Job Responsibilities Preventative Maintenance:

Complete preventative maintenance tasks on motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machinery, following diagrams and sketches. Troubleshoot malfunctions while adhering to established safety protocols

Problem Diagnosis:

Identify the sources of mechanical problems by observing devices in operation, listening for issues, and using precision measuring and testing instruments

Part Replacement:

Dismantle devices to remove defective parts using hoists, cranes, and hand tools. Examine and assess the condition of parts

Dimensional Inspection:

Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements, using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring tools

Adjustment:

Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straight edges

Downtime Management:

Minimize downtime by informing production workers of routine preventative maintenance techniques and scheduling maintenance during non-production periods

Fabrication:

Fabricate repair parts using machine shop instrumentation and equipment

Inventory Management:

Maintain equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by determining needs, using a Kanban system, placing orders, and verifying receipts

Resource Conservation:

Use maintenance resources efficiently to achieve job results

Information Sharing:

Provide mechanical maintenance information by responding to questions and requests

Reporting:

Prepare maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information trends

Knowledge Maintenance:

Stay updated with technical knowledge by attending workshops, reviewing publications, and establishing professional networks

Documentation:

Document and communicate actions, irregularities, and ongoing needs to ensure continuity among work teams

Team Contribution:

Contribute to team efforts by cooperating with members, accepting reassignments, and accomplishing related results as needed

Additional Duties:

Perform other related tasks as assigned

Qualifications Experience:

Minimum of 1+ years maintaining industrial equipment, preferably in a metals service center or related industry

Expertise:

Proficient in mechanical troubleshooting with a strong aptitude for mechanical systems

Education:

High School diploma or equivalent, with 4-6 years of job-related experience. Vocational training or certification in industrial maintenance is preferred

Industrial Maintenance:

Prior experience with industrial maintenance, including pneumatics, conveyor systems, and general mechanical engineering

Skills:

Excellent troubleshooting and mechanical aptitude, strong coordination, and organizational skills

Knowledge:

Understanding of ISO standards, quality management principles, material processing, and warehousing

Communication:

Strong math, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to meet workflow requirements and shipping schedules

Reliability:

Demonstrated reliable work history and ability to work independently

Physical Examination:

Ability to pass a physical examination for vision, hearing, and mobility Attention to

Detail:

Must be detail-oriented with a strong focus on precision and quality in all tasks