Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift

Job DescriptionTHIRD SHIFT8-hour shifts, Monday - Friday, some Saturday OTThird shift = 11pm-7amAvailability to train for 2-3 months on First shift, strongly preferredPosition SummaryPerform duties to maintain and repair a variety of production and plant facility equipment. Work closely with production personnel on equipment repairs.Primary ResponsibilitiesWork from daily job assignments, prints, schematics, mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, machine manuals, sketches, preventive maintenance check sheet and instructions:Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair equipment breakdowns involving mechanical, electrical, electronic, hydraulic and pneumatic components.Tear down equipment, rebuild and replace defective parts and component units such as motors, gear boxes, rollers, bearings, mandrels, and electrical units as needed, reassemble and make final equipment adjustments.Perform regular checks on all building equipment such as, pumps, chillers, compressors, and power system as required.Respond quickly to plant breakdowns and emergency situations and work on off shifts as directed.Perform PLC program changes and troubleshoot programs using hand held programmer or laptop computer.Fabricate parts as required and requisition repair parts as needed.Lay out circuits and install electrical wiring systems to handle required loads for various parts of the plant, run lines, make connections, install proper safety devices and provide for necessary outlets and switches.Install and hook-up manufacturing equipment, exercising care as to size of motors, voltage requirements, and balance circuits for proper power distribution.Perform periodic programming, tests or checks of equipment including switches, control panels, pressure controllers, temperature controllers, glue machines, alarms, clocks and motors for proper operation.Perform repairs and calibrate electrical and/or electronic instruments such as heat controls, timers, panels, circuits, relays and delays.Perform for die maintenance and change oversAssist external contractors with on-site maintenance projects.Follow safety rules and keep work area in a clean and orderly condition.Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned.WORKING CONDITIONSThe physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job.Good speaking, hearing and vision abilityExcellent manual dexterityAbility to lift and carry, on average, 25 to 60 pounds up to 3 hours a shiftWork is performed in a typical manufacturing environment. Facility will have noticeable seasonal temperature fluctuations.Position may require overtime work at the discretion of management to meet customer and production requirements.Temperature Controlled facility.PPE required: Safety glasses, Earplugs, Safety-toed shoes, and Safety gloves.