Maintenance Tech I

Job Purpose Statement:

The position is responsible for repairing & maintaining production equipment, motors, electrical control system, pumps, air compressor, mechanical and hydraulic presses, and other machines used in the manufacturing/distribution facility. This position reports to a supervisor/manager.

Summary of Responsibility:

• Perform routine preventative maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly.
• Inspect, operate, and/or test machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
• Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blue prints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs as necessary.
• Assemble, install or repair wiring, electrical or electronic components, pipe systems, plumbing, machinery, or equipment.
• Inspect, repair and/or replace equipment parts. I.E. - drives, motors, belts, check fluid levels, replace filters, or perform other maintenance actions
• Safely operate switching procedures on high voltage circuits, high frequency motor generator unions, maintain circuit breakers, repair and maintain batteries and chargers. (Sites Review)
• Perform inspections of equipment
• Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearing, gears, or other parts of machinery.
• Reports to management any irregularities in quality and on equipment needing repair, malfunctioning safety devices maintenance, or adjustments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience and Skills Required:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Minimum  2 years of experience.
• Must be able to troubleshoot and problem solve.
• Working knowledge with variable frequency drives Voltage/High and Low Voltage
• Technical skills relating to hydraulics, pneumatics, PLC, mechanical, electrical, preventative maintenance and troubleshooting skills.
• Must be able to maintain manufacturing and/or distribution equipment to insure zero downtime and be able to make recommendations or improvements.