Maintenance Tech A - Shift C Nights

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Position Overview

About the Role: The Maintenance Technician (Level A) is a highly skilled industrial maintenance professional responsible for maximizing the performance, uptime, and reliability of manufacturing equipment. This role plays a critical part in ensuring safe, efficient operations while supporting product quality and cost-effectiveness. Working in a hands-on manufacturing environment, you will apply precision maintenance practices, advanced troubleshooting, and continuous improvement strategies to keep operations running at peak performance.

Key Responsibilities

Equipment Maintenance & Repair

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on a wide range of industrial equipment.
• Maintain mechanical systems such as bearings, motors, gearboxes, belts, chains, and pulleys.
• Service conveyors, piping systems, and utility systems (steam, air, water).
• Maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems to ensure optimal performance and minimal downtime.

Troubleshooting & Problem Solving

• Diagnose and resolve equipment issues affecting safety, quality, and productivity.
• Identify root causes of failures and implement effective corrective actions.
• Restore equipment to safe operating condition quickly and efficiently.

Proactive Maintenance Execution

• Preventive Maintenance (PM): Perform scheduled inspections, lubrication, and component replacements.
• Predictive Maintenance (PdM): Utilize condition-monitoring tools (infrared thermography, oil analysis, ultrasonics) to detect and prevent failures.
• Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM): Execute maintenance based on equipment condition and data insights, supported by detailed job plans.

Continuous Improvement

• Complete work orders and support reliability and process improvement initiatives.
• Participate in projects that enhance equipment performance and support new technologies.
• Contribute ideas and solutions aligned with operational and business goals.

Team Collaboration & Mentorship

• Partner with operations and maintenance teams to ensure seamless communication and execution.
• Share expertise and best practices across the team.
• Mentor and support the development of less-experienced technicians.

Qualifications & Skills

Required Experience

• Strong background in industrial or manufacturing maintenance.
• Proven mechanical troubleshooting capabilities.

Safety Expertise

• Thorough understanding of safety standards including:
  • Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
  • Confined space entry
  • PPE requirements
  • Powered industrial trucks (PIT)
  • Fall protection
  • Hoisting and rigging
  • Hot work procedures
• Demonstrates a consistent commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.

Technical Skills

• Proficient in the use of hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments.
• Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) or similar tools.
• Ability to document work and manage parts effectively.

Blueprint & Schematic Interpretation

• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings.
• Experience updating or creating technical documentation.

Analytical Ability

• Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills.
• Solid math skills including measurements, conversions, and basic formulas used in maintenance tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Troubleshooting: Proven electrical troubleshooting capabilities.
• Schematics: Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.

• Fabrication Skills: Welding, machining, or equipment modification experience.
• Predictive Maintenance: Hands-on experience using diagnostic technologies and interpreting data.
• Leadership Experience: Demonstrated ability to train, mentor, or lead maintenance personnel.
• 4+ years of Maintenance experience

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Work Standards

Solve Problems

Build Customer Satisfaction

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