Mechanical Technician

Job Summary

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The Mechanical Technician assists plant operations in running efficiently with minimal downtime.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures operation of electrical and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on hydraulic, pneumatic, steam, gas, acid, water, coolant systems, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, and engineering specifications

• Completes or updates all maintenance related documentation according to sites document control procedure: work orders, reports, requisitions, PM tasks, timecards, maintenance manuals, and surveys

• Condition monitoring- locates sources of problems by observing devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments, initiate corrective actions to prevent unscheduled downtime

• Troubleshooting malfunctions- selects logical approach to “troubleshooting”, repair problems, and write detailed explanation on cause of malfunction

• Removes defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts

• Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts; using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments

• Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance

• Fabricates repair parts as necessary

• Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by following parts check out procedure; checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing and expediting orders (as needed) ; verifying receipt

• Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results

• Provides maintenance information by answering questions and requests

• Prepares maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends

• Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing technical publication; establishing personal networks

• Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs

• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations

• Installation of machinery: leveling, aligning, testing, and debugging

• Provide troubleshooting of Automation and instrumentation

• Able to read and follow drawings and Document / communicate all machine control modifications to mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems to diagnose the root cause of the problem

• Provide input for documentation and electronic versions of all electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics including panel layouts, PLC and HMI programs

• Use required control software, including PLCs, HMIs and various motor drive systems

• Operates production equipment in conjunction with required maintenance

• Performs Lock-out duties as necessary for all energy sources as the Authorized Person

• Updating daily logs and entering work orders

• Coordinate Contractors through the issuing of Work Permits (including safety release for confined space, hot work, elevated work, Job Hazard Analysis and others)

• Assist in training across functions

• Must be able to work under high pressure, continuous production environment with high standards

• Proactive involvement in maintenance to report and prevent any deficiencies

• Reports to maintenance supervisor, and often works with engineers

• Responsible for keeping craft skills up to date through ongoing training

• Maintains a safe and clean work environment adhering to 5S standards and all safety procedures while working efficiently to complete daily and weekly work schedules on time

• Provides support when necessary for the completion of departmental 8Ds, One Pager investigative reports, safety investigations, and other similar reviews or inquiries

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required with over 7 years of Industrial Maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting or a Two- year Industrial Maintenance degree with 2 years or more Industrial Maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting is highly preferred

• Equipment maintenance, technical understanding, deals with uncertainty, safety, power tools, attention to detail, flexibility, supervision, job knowledge, productivity

• General hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, straightedges, and rigging

• Operate power truck, man-lift, other mobile equipment and cranes

• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, charts and sketches

• Precision alignment, cutting, welding, brazing, heating and soldering are preferred

• Asset care continuous improvement

• Maintenance systems familiarity - computerized maintenance management system, maintenance schedule, maintenance inventory

• Preventive Maintenance familiarity - condition monitoring, predictive maintenance, proactive maintenance

• Maintenance planning and scheduling support tasks

• Root cause analysis, possess good mechanical and / or electrical experience,

• Be able to work collaboratively and effectively with others as part of a team

• Be willing to learn, grow, and improve their job skills

• Strong interpersonal, written, verbal communication, and active listening skills

• Must possess complex problem solving and critical thinking skills

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly

• Must be willing to work a rotating schedule that includes nights, weekends and holidays