Position Summary

Reporting to the Maintenance Team Lead and Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Technician conducts, maintains, tests and repairs electrical/electronic, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components. Applies knowledge of electrical/electronic and mechanical principles in determining equipment malfunctions and applies skills in restoring equipment to operation. Provides skilled mechanical and electrical/electronic support to all areas of Manufacturing

We currently have a full-time second shift position available.

Responsibilities

• Follow required safety practices (e.g. lock-out tag-out, PPE, confined space, chemical, fall protection)
• Work in line with safety and GMP guidelines
• Troubleshoot, maintain/repair high-speed manufacturing and packaging equipment;
• Troubleshoot, maintain&repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems (e.g. controls, numeral controls, power supplies, drives, gages and test equipment)

• Adjust equipment for performance and safety

• Advise operators and line mechanics on safe use of equipment

• Document and track corrective and preventive maintenance performed, to reduce downtime
• Perform preventive maintenance 
• Install machines, wiring and programs 
• Solve complex technical issues
• Start up/shut down equipment per safety and OSHA rules
• Keep work aera clean
• Support&implement process improvements;
• Create&maintain POKA guides 
• Perform other assigned duties

Requirements

• Technical Associate Degree or accredited apprenticeship program or the equivalent in a technical field;
• Three (3) year applicable experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Equipment knowledge, Computer experience/operation and PLC troubleshooting are necessary (Allen-Bradley preferably);
• Knowledge of electrical/ electronic components and equipment including the use of special instruments for diagnostic purposes;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and effective communication with peers, supervisors;
• Must be flexible with work hours and be able to work overtime and weekends when needed.