Maintenance Technician

Position SummaryReporting to the 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 ManufacturingWe currently have a full-time night shift position available. This position will require an initial training period of full-time days before moving to full-time nights. The schedule is 3 nights per week, 12 hours per shift with a 4 hour premium given.ResponsibilitiesFollow required safety practices (e.g. lock-out tag-out, PPE, confined space, chemical, fall protection)Work in line with safety and GMP guidelinesTroubleshoot, 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 safetyAdvise operators and line mechanics on safe use of equipmentDocument and track corrective and preventive maintenance performed, to reduce downtimePerform preventive maintenance Install machines, wiring and programs Solve complex technical issuesStart up/shut down equipment per safety and OSHA rulesKeep work aera cleanSupport&implement process improvements;Create&maintain POKA guides Perform other assigned dutiesRequirementsTechnical 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.