Senior Maintenance Technician

Essential Functions / Responsibilites

 

 

Leadership

• Foster/Build teamwork between shifts and other departments
• Improve employee skills through the development of a training program
• Follow up to ensure all work is completed correctly and in a timely manner
• Monitor and maintain 5S standards (fixed locations, cleanliness, etc.)
• Maintain organization of Maintenance Department Area and any other area where work is in progress
• Practice good management principles and adhere to established best practices in directing, reviewing, disciplining and motivating employees

 

Technical

• Ability to perform work requiring knowledge of electrical: wiring specifications, local and national electrical codes, principles of operation and application of electronic equipment as required
• Ability to upgrade machine controls is required
• Ability to program PLC’s is required (Automation Direct and Allen Bradley)
• Ability to troubleshoot, program and replace AC variable speed drives is required
• Ability to service manufacturing and test equipment by checking, testing and replacing faulty components
• Ability to service and repair hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical and electrical equipment
• Ability to service and repair HVAC systems
• Strong mechanical aptitude and welding experience required

 

Safety

• Work closely with Maintenance Supervisor to develop new and improve existing safety practices
• Engage employees to drive further safety enhancements/improvements
• Insure safe working practices are followed

 

 

 

Minimum qualifications

 

 

• Minimum of 3-5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing background
• Extensive knowledge of electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics and mechanical systems
• Must be able to read and understand mechanical and electrical schematics
• Must be able to troubleshoot machine controls and PLC’s
• Must be able to program PLC’s
• Must be able to Mig, Arc and Tig weld
• Must be able to lift, push or move a minimum of 60 pounds
• Good math skills
• Towmotor license, or able to secure license within 2 weeks
• Must be a self-starter (not requiring constant direction or follow-up) and are capable problem-solvers
• Must demonstrate positive leadership and the ability to train others
• Must have basic computer skills; use of MS Office Products

• Flexibility with regard to work schedule as this role may require early arrival and late departure above and beyond “normal” shift times
• Must have good communication skills on all levels
• Must be able to work with outside vendors
• Must be able to manage/prioritize multiple projects/daily issues simultaneously

 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

 

 

• Minimum of 1-2 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment

• Facility Maintenance experience

 

Equal Employment Opportunity