Manufacturing Maintenance Technician

Join Our Manufacturing Maintenance Team where your skills keep our equipment operating safely, efficiently, and at peak performance. If you enjoy solving problems, working with your hands, and making a real impact every day, this is the role for you.HGC Industries is a worldwide leader in designing and manufacturing gaskets, sealing surfaces, and stamping. For over 50 years, our customers have trusted us to fulfill their advanced sealing & stamping requirements. We provide technical sealing and stamping solutions to customers around the globe through our excellence in engineering, technology, manufacturing, and customer service. Our mission is to create gaskets and components that satisfy the most complex manufacturing challenges and provide high-quality products and services to the world at a reasonable cost.At HGC, our employees are the foundation of our success. We encourage our employees to use their strengths, expertise, and determination to deliver on our commitments and achieve individual growth. When you join HGC Industries, you become part of a diverse and collaborative team that drives beyond the ordinary and provides cutting-edge solutions.Job OverviewThe maintenance technician is responsible for maintaining and repairing plant operations' manufacturing equipment. This position will support the maintenance and operations departments by coordinating routine preventative maintenance, diagnosing faulty components, and maintaining accurate and complete records per work instructions. The maintenance technician contributes to HGCs goals and success by ensuring equipment and machinery operate safely and at peak efficiency. This results in minimal production delays to ensure our products are manufactured effectively and safely.Essential FunctionsDiagnose and repair mechanical and machine issuesDisassemble, repair, clean, and test machinery for proper operationAssist with installing and calibrating new equipmentConduct routine inspections, perform preventative maintenance, maintain accurate records, and analyze and resolve equipment failures and unexpected breakdownsRespond to alerts and perform corrective repairs per SOPsMaintain logs of downtime and manage spare parts inventoryTrain production staff on basic maintenance proceduresReplace faulty mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic parts, and diagnose, repair, or replace defective electronic and electrical componentsTest and troubleshoot malfunctioning machinery with other techniciansPerform test runs, modifications, and repairs using schematics or manualsEnsure proper installation and operation of electrical systemsEvaluate jobs in process and on completion to ensure production needs meet safety and work quality expectationsPrepares reports documenting work performed Supports the development of internal SOPs as well manuals/guides for other departments on equipmentPerform other duties as assignedRequired Skills & AbilitiesProficient math skills, including calculations, fractions, decimals, etc.Root cause analysis and formal problem-solving abilityAbility to effectively manage both emotional and social intelligenceAbility to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously Strong interpersonal and customer service skillsStrong verbal and written communication skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent time management skills and ability to efficiently manage priorities and tasks based on importance Excellent organizational skills and attention to detailAdaptability skills to effectively manage demands, frequent changes, delays, or unexpected eventsAbility to work self-sufficiently to ensure accuracy and quality of tasks Ability to navigate and resolve internal or external situations effectively and resourcefullyAbility to work effectively in a fast-paced environmentAbility to effectively manage both emotional and social intelligenceAbility to establish and maintain effective relationships with customers, co-workers, and HGC Industries stakeholdersQualificationsVocational degree, equivalent education, and/or experience in electrical/mechanical fieldsKnowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations relevant to plant operations is requiredSkilled in facility systems, equipment operations, and system checksProficient in reading blueprints, using hand tools, power tools, test meters, and diagnostic equipmentKnowledgeable in electrical systems, mechanically inclined, and strong problem-solving abilitiesExperience with robotic controllers and programming automated machinery is preferredA minimum of 2 years of manufacturing maintenance Physical DemandsStanding for extended periods- 5-10 hours a dayWalking for extended periods- 1-5 hours a dayFrequently stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawlingClimbing on ladders, scaffolding, and/or stairs- when neededMay work with or near dry ice, CO2 gas, and/or siliconeProtective clothing/equipment may be required depending on the job taskWork may be performed in areas of extreme heat Travel RequirementsOccasional (less than 5%) travel to local vendors and suppliersEnvironmental ConditionsManufacturing plant and office employees can/will be exposed to noise, dirt, dust, fumes, odors, chemicals, and other airborne particles.HGC Industries provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics protected by federal, state, and local laws. This job description summarizes the typical job functions. It is not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties required by the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and functions may differ from those outlined in this job description and may change at any time.