Maintenance Technician (Night Shift)

Maintenance Technician

Night Shift: 6pm-6am; 2/3/2 Schedule

Job Description:

Responsible for all maintenance activities, including equipment safety, maximizing machine productivity and uptime, as well as the condition and upkeep of the facility. This position plays a key role in supporting, maintaining, and improving processes associated with the computerized maintenance management system for process reliability.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in preventive & predictive maintenance/process reliability efforts.
• Visually inspect and test machinery and equipment (both mechanical and electrical systems).
• Diagnosis and repair of equipment and facility malfunctions and faults.
• Use technical expertise to identify solutions to equipment related problems and improvement opportunities.
• Assist Production personnel with non-routine problems with the operation of equipment.
• Work in conjunction with Project Engineers to provide support for capital improvement projects as necessary.
• Work closely with ISO Coordinator and standards bodies (e.g. ISO-9001, ISO-14001) to ensure continuous compliance with ISO standards and requirements.
• Ability to work in an efficient & timely manner, multitasking where necessary. Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Requirements:

• Associate’s degree, diploma or technical certificates in related field is acceptable, or 2 - 5 years of experience in a combination of at least two of the following:
  • Plant Maintenance
  • Building Maintenance
  • Equipment Manufacturing
• 3-5 years of progressive experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• 1-2 years of demonstrated hands on experience and working knowledge with each of the following:
  • Industrial Mechanical Systems and Controls
  • Industrial Electrical Systems and Controls
  • Computerized Maintenance Management Systems
• History of meeting daily, weekly, and monthly deadlines
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Strong team player
• Must have demonstrated communication skills and be able to prioritize complex tasks and problem solve.
• Computer literate – Experience in Microsoft Office products: Excel and Word a must.
• Flexible schedule to provide coverage for all shifts as necessary.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, push, pull & reach for long periods of time. Must be able to lift & carry up to 60 lbs. Ability to maneuver around an array of machinery. Use of hands and fingers to handle or feel. Color & peripheral vision; depth perception & ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to perform duties which requires continual standing, bending, squatting, and climbing.
• Work environment conditions include: exposure to moving mechanical parts; fumes, airborne particles and chemicals; extreme heat & loud noise level in some areas of the facility.
• Must be able to wear half mask respirator, safety glasses & other assigned PPE for the duration of the shift.

• 12 – hour shift with additional overtime as required.