Maintenance Technician

Overview

People know Snap-on for the quality of our products, but we know that it is the passion and character of our people that make our company a global leader. With our diverse talents and deep pride in the Snap-on family of brands, we drive innovation and create value.  We work hard together. We grow together. We are one Snap-on team.  

 

Snap-On Tools offers an excellent benefits package after only 30 days of service to include:

• Three health insurance plans to choose from, one includes an employer contribution Health Savings Account (HSA) with an employer contribution.
• Vision and Dental Insurance plans
• Company paid life insurance, as well as short and long term disability coverage.
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Supplemental Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance can be purchased at nominal rates
• Discounts on travel and company products including tools
• A tuition reimbursement program
• A 401K with an employer match/contribution at 3%
• Paid vacation, plus three days of paid time off for personal days
• 11 paid holidays
• A climate-controlled work environment with heating and air conditioning.
• Plus all of our associates are paid WEEKLY.

We presently have a full-time position for a Maintenance Technician at our Elkmont Manufacturing Center. The hours for this position are Monday through Friday from 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. the following morning. Overtime is required which includes weekends. The Maintenance Technician assists plant operations in running efficiently with minimal  downtime of manufacturing equipment.

 

Responsibilities

• Ensures operation of electrical and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on hydraulic, pneumatic, gas, acid, water, coolant systems, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyors, 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, maintenance manuals, and writing procedures, single point lessons, scopes of work and Job Safety Analysis (JSA) as needed or instructed.
• 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, lifts, and hand and power tools; examining 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 Maintenance Supervisor and production Manager of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance
• 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
• Installation of machinery: leveling, aligning, testing, and debugging
• Provide troubleshooting of Mechanical and Electrical devices and equipment
• Provide input for electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics
• Assist in training across functions

Qualifications

• Must be able to work under high pressure, continuous production environment with high standards
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment adhering to 6S standards and all safety procedures while working efficiently to complete daily and weekly work schedules on time.
• Five years of prior work experience within an industrial/manufacturing environment, resolving equipment maintenance issues, technical understanding, deals with uncertainty, safety, power tools, attention to detail, flexibility, job knowledge, productivity
• Able to use general hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, straightedges, and rigging, operate power truck, man-lift, other mobile equipment
• Precision alignment, cutting, welding, brazing, heating and soldering are necessary job skills
• Asset care continuou