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About the Role

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for setting up, adjusting, and maintaining assigned equipment to ensure production efficiency and product quality. This role involves analyzing mechanical and operational issues, performing preventative maintenance, and conducting quality inspections. The Maintenance Technician plays a critical role in ensuring smooth operations and collaborating across departments as needed.

Responsibilities

Analyze mechanical and operational issues on assigned equipment and implement corrective actions to maintain maximum production and quality
Test equipment to verify proper operation after repairs, changeovers, or extended downtime
Perform routine visual inspections of products to identify defects and maintain quality standards
Conduct preventative maintenance checks, report findings to supervisors, and take appropriate actions to resolve issues
Examine defects and analyze causes of spoilage, implementing corrective measures where feasible
Notify the Plant Engineer of recurring equipment malfunctions, corrective actions taken, and any required supplies or materials
Provide guidance and training to maintenance trainees
Test-run new machinery to ensure operational readiness
Perform oiling and greasing of equipment in the absence of the designated oiler and greaser
Operate equipment during relief periods
Conduct product examinations when production lines are down for reasons outside of the technician’s control
Assist with building maintenance tasks
Build small mechanical and electrical assemblies based on blueprints or provided descriptions

Requirements

Proven satisfactory work record
Completion of a formal 3-year training program or equivalent
Several years of experience in a similar industry or role preferred
Occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell
Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
Work performed in a Plant environment
Exposure to elements such as odor, noise, dust, heat, cold, chemical and other elements
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Skills

Strong mechanical skills with a solid understanding of mechanical and operational systems
Basic electrical and wiring capabilities
Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, calipers, and micrometers
Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical blueprints
Familiarity with using multimeters for diagnostic purposes

Experience Level

Several years of experience in a similar industry or role preferred

Education Level

Completion of a formal 3-year training program or equivalent