Maintenance Technician

Salary Non-Exempt Wage: $51,700 to $72,600 eligible for overtime and yearly bonus

SUMMARY:   

The Maintenance Technician will be responsible to set up/installing, servicing, and repairing a variety of plant equipment including sewing machines, computer-controlled machinery, mechanized conveyors, and building utilities such as power and compressed air distribution.   

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Primary duties and responsibilities include the following, however, Management reserves the right to assign or reassign other appropriate duties to this job at any time.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Troubleshoot, repair, adjust and maintain and install machinery as needed to support quality and production targets.
• Conducts planned and unplanned maintenance work to reduce machine downtime.
• Conduct all work while adhering to OSHA regulations (i.e. Lockout/Tag-out etc.)
• Repair, set up, or install equipment for operators tuning either mechanically or by changing parameters on Human Machine Interface.
• Assemble and test machinery to make sure it is safe and operational before placing back into production.
• Perform building maintenance as needed.
• Required to organize and/or stock raw materials in the work area and follow departmental housekeeping requirements and leave the work environment and equipment clean at the end of the production day.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required.

• Two to five years of maintenance experience in an industrial production environment and knowledge of OSHA regulations are preferred. Background in the mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical systems required.  
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to work safely, take initiative, multi-task, and work both independently and as a part of a team
• Capable of rapidly responding to unplanned equipment breakdowns during production
• Track record of continuous improvement and teamwork
• Knowledge of basic building maintenance.
• Travel approximately 10% of the calendar year.
• Able to record work orders using a computer or tablet.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position is classified as requiring moderate physical duty work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position is frequently required to stand for extended periods; repetitively using hands to touch, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is sometimes required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Ability to climb ladders.
• Ability to lift 50lbs.