Senior Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Respond and assists in recovery and repair of utilities and production equipment.

• Troubleshoot failed electrical, mechanical, hydraulic & pneumatic components utilizing basic and advanced problem-solving techniques, will require knowledge of various levels of test equipment up to and including predictive maintenance tools.

• Complete assigned preventative maintenance actions utilizing developed standards as prescribed by OEM and engineering specifications, includes minor and major overhauls, calibration, detailed inspections, and basic cleaning and lubricating.

• Complete basic and advanced corrective action repairs supporting safety, quality, and equipment reliability.

• Perform tolerance specific fabrication tasks utilizing shop equipment such as mills, lathes, drill press, welding methods.

• Ability to utilize computerized maintenance management software such as SAP to review assigned work, generate work requirements, and document detail work completion.

• Support training of autonomous maintenance work groups (equipment operators) in the areas of principles of operation, basic equipment inspection, and routine maintenance activities.

• Participate in basic and advanced problem-solving initiatives intended to support site continual improvement, knowledge of Total Productive Maintenance and or Lean initiatives are desired.

• Able to work in a team environment where honest communication, a positive attitude, engagement, and personal accountability is expected.

Required Skills  

• Proven track record of safe work with demonstrated safety leadership examples.

• Ability to troubleshoot AC & DC drives systems, PLC and electrical controls.

• Working knowledge of motor controls, programmable control logic & input and output.

• Computer skills (MS Office).

• Knowledge of SAP systems as it pertains to maintenance and operations a plus.

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.

• TPM/Lean knowledge and application, including continual improvement process application.

• Strong mechanical, electrical and troubleshooting skills.

• Knowledge of External Device Monitoring and Safety Relays.

• Knowledge of electrical standards, NFPA 70, NFPA 70E

• Strong Electrical and mechanical troubleshoot skills (Hydraulic, pneumatic & mechanical drive systems, and Principle of operation)

• Electrical skills (NEC, AC & DC circuits, 480V power distribution, industrial wiring).

• Advance Electrical circuits

• Advance PLC / hardwire logic circuits knowledge

• Knowledge and use of test equipment (amp meter, megger, etc.)

• Knowledge of Motors, Drives, sensors.

• Read and interpret machine, electrical and facility drawings

• Familiar with CMMS and Control systems.

• Ability to be self-managed performing work unsupervised, re-priorities as necessary

• Must demonstrate a continuous improvement mindset.

• Good communication skills with operators, other technicians, and resources.

• Ability to analyze data and make decisions/recommendations based on analysis.

• Ability to integrate into all parts of the operation to support the facility in achieving our goals & objectives

• Able to work weekends & extended shifts (i.e. 10 hrs., 12 hrs.)

• Understand how automated equipment and its components work.

• Remain proficient with the operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of industrial electrical control systems, electromechanical systems, instrumentation, and fluid power.

• Properly use mechanical and electrical tools and diagnostic instruments.

• Understand the operating principles and function of the electrical control and power components and circuits utilized in automated equipment.

• Operate, troubleshoot, and diagnose industrial circuits used in control and distribution.

• Have knowledges of Arch Flash, LOTO, PTWs, etc.)

Education Minimum Requirement: 

• High School diploma or equivalent OR

• Associates degree with a minimum of 4 years' experience in a manufacturing environment OR

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 2 years' experience in a manufacturing environment.

Shift and Hours

M-F 7:00AM-3:30PM, may require staying past scheduled shift to complete repair/project as need, and work rotating weekend.<