Junior Maintenance Tech

Junior Maintenance Technician

 

Job Description Summary

This role will be responsible for maintaining production equipment, site facilities and assets. And, will assist with servicing, troubleshooting, and performing preventive and predictive maintenance functions on plant equipment.

Essential Duties

• Perform in the preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of Mechanical / Electrical / Hydraulic / Pneumatic / Building Maintenance issues in a timely fashion
• Provide support for production and production equipment to reach optimum capabilities
• Support project work and continuous improvement efforts
• Support established 5S systems and GMP compliance
• Adhere to company safety policies and procedures
• Perform adjustments and/or make corrections on equipment to reach optimum capabilities
• Continually expand knowledge base on maintenance practices, procedures, and technologies
• Other duties may be assigned as needed

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.

Requirements/Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Education/training or applicable experience in a skilled trade pertaining to industrial maintenance such as (Mechanical, Electrical, Fluid power, Machining, Welding, etc.).
• Ability to safely use hand and power tools, and electrical devices i.e. voltmeter, ammeter, etc.
• Ability to multitask, and communicate effectively with co-workers
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations
• Demonstrated working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulics, and pneumatics
• Customer service oriented approach

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand, sit, kneel, squat, climb (use of ladders) for extended periods of time. This could consist of (40% standing, 20% sitting, 20% climbing, 20% kneeling/squatting/laying in non-routine positions) throughout the shift on a daily basis
• Ability to work long shifts (up to 12 hours per shift in a 24 hour period)
• Ability to perform in varying temperatures
• Ability to perform in dusty environments with use of PPE as needed
• Hand dexterity for prolonged use of hand tools
• Ability to work overtime as needed

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. 

 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy.  Able to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurement, volume and rate.  Able to apply concepts of high school math.

 

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

 

TECHNICAL SKILLS

The individual must have a working knowledge of the following:

 

• Quality standards.
• Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical machinery, including conveyor systems, breakers, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, etc.
• Knowledge of computer systems and the ability to learn new complex applications.

 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License and/or other appropriate certification to work in certain areas or on certain equipment.

 

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.  The employee is frequently ex