Maintenance Technician III

Job Summary:

Repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment such as engines, motors, pneumatics tools, conveyor systems, and production machines and equipment. 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs routine and emergency mechanical, hydraulic/pneumatic, and electrical maintenance.   Troubleshoots, repairs and replacement of components as required on machines to assure satisfactory operations with minimum down time.  Troubleshoot and maintains all associated equipment including CNC Machines, robot, conveyors, and temperature control units.
• Work from drawings, mechanical and pneumatic/hydraulic prints, electrical diagrams, manufacturers’ printed instructions to troubleshoot and locate mechanical, hydraulic/pneumatic and electrical problems in functional and control system.  Adjust repairs or replace defective parts or materials.   Perform routine preventative maintenance inspections of hydraulic/pneumatic valves, lines, connections, pumps and check micro-preventative maintenance schedule.
• Verifies operation of machine sequence.  Removes, cleans and replaces screw and barrel as required.  Inspects parts while disassembled.   Assures all heater bands elements are operable.  Replaces worn out units.  Rebuilds hydraulic valves and pumps as necessary.  Documents all findings and measurements.
• Uses mechanical maintenance tools, equipment and machines as required.  Uses Volt-Ohm-Ammeter for some electrical checks.  Disconnects and tags all electrical circuits being worked on.
• Reports immediately to supervisor problems and unusual situations which cannot be resolved quickly.
• Observes all health and safety requirements and maintains work area in neat order and orderly condition.
• Performs reasonable related duties as assigned.
• Adheres to HVS and 6S requirements.
• Outsourcing of repairs.
• Maintains critical spare parts inventory for all critical equipment.
• Record Keeping of PMS and equipment repairs.
• Coordinates with Outside Vendors and suppliers.

Required Skills/Abilities:  

• Working knowledge or programming to assist in the troubleshooting of programmable controllers.
• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.  
• Ability to apply understanding and judgment to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form, and the ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situation.
• Driven by process improvement and continuous improvement.
• Broad technical knowledge
• Detail oriented (Safety).
• Hydraulic knowledge (Able to read hydraulic prints).
• Electrical knowledge (Able to read electrical prints).
• Understanding of facility maintenance.
• Organizational skills.
• Knowledge of robotics and automation.
• PLC knowledge.
• Good understanding of 5S.
• Problem solving skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Strong math skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize responsibilities in a fast paced production environment.
• Ability to operate a forklift, hoist, and pallet jack.
• English language proficiency to include verbal and written communication.
• Ability to pass all pre-employment screenings.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 1+ years in manufacturing maintenance.
• Electrical certification.
• Hydraulic certification.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand entire shift (8+ hrs.). 
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Must be able to work standing for extended periods of time and maintain dexterity when handling parts and components.
• Requires manual dexterity.
• Moderate physical demand involving lifting and moving of materials and equipment.