Maintenance Technician - Tallmadge

Maintenance TechnicianSummaryMaintenance technicians maintain the efficiency of machinery and equipment in a continuous improvement-based environment, while also creating and maintaining a safe work environment. Position is responsible for setting up, installing, repairing, and maintaining production/manufacturing equipment and machinery. Inspects equipment for proper functioning and performs preventative maintenance duties per manufacturer's specifications. Diagnoses equipment malfunctions and makes repairs or adjustments as needed. This position holds the following working schedule: Monday through Thursday - 7:00am to 5:30pm (Four Tens)ResponsibilitiesAssembling, installing, and maintaining mechanical systems, machinery, and equipment.Troubleshooting machinery and performing routine preventative maintenance.Reading, interpreting, and following instructions and operation manuals.Maintaining a schedule for inspecting, servicing, and testing machinery.Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines.Locate sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation, listening for problems, using precision measuring, and testing instruments.Cleaning, repairing and installing equipment and parts as needed.Operating a variety of hand and power tools.Maintaining a clean and organized work area.Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.Performing general maintenance work on facilities as assigned.Capable of upgrading or converting obsolete electrical components, setting up most with little or no assistance.Fully understands the operation of all auxiliary support systems and can troubleshoot and repair most auxiliary support equipment.Must be able to troubleshoot PLC components.Other related duties as assigned.Education And Work ExperienceHigh school diploma/GED and completion of a craft apprenticeship, or an equivalent number of years of education and production maintenance experience3 years of manufacturing experience; strong hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical and industrial skills with strong PLC experience ; experience with mechanical systems (e.g., gear boxes, chains, sprockets, motors, seals, bearings), product manuals (e.g., reading and applying knowledge to make repairs), troubleshooting mechanical breakdowns (pinpointing and fixing breakdowns), and reading mechanical drawings (e.g., hydraulics, pneumatics)Knowledge, Skills, And AbilitiesInterpersonal skillsDecision-making skillsTime management skillsOrganizational skillsLeadership skillsProject Management skillsAbility to work within an integrated operating enterpriseAbility to manage priorities and multiple projects simultaneouslyAbility to perform calibrations, installation and maintenance of process and analytical instrumentation.Ability to work a variable scheduleAbility to read and interpret electrical schematicsAbility to read and interpret ladder logic, script, and block chain.Ability to perform mechanical work, valve replacement, conveyor bearing and chain replacement, motor/gearbox replacement, lube routesKnowledge, skills, and abilities consistent with the essential duties and responsibilitiesPhysical Requirements And Working ConditionsMust be able to walk and stand for a prolonged period of timeMust be able to use hands, arms, and fingers to handle, feel, and reachMust be able to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawlMust be able to climb or balanceMust be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 poundsMust be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 poundsVision RequirementsClose visionDistance visionColor visionPeripheral visionDepth perceptionAbility to adjust focusWorking Conditions: The Maintenance Technician position is located in a manufacturing environment, which includes:Exposure to high temperaturesFumes or airborne particlesMoving mechanical parts and vibrationLoud noise level