Maintenance Technician

Nature of Work:

This position performs general mechanical and electrical maintenance duties associated with the production and finishing of magnetic products. Incumbent is part of a maintenance team focused on maintaining a high level of equipment availability. This position works on industrial equipment including punch presses, extruders, mills, mixers, calenders and packaging equipment.

Examples of Work:

• Ensures that production equipment such as punch presses, extruders, mills, mixers, calenders and packaging equipment are repaired correctly the first time.
• Follows through on assignments to ensure completion, including proper documentation.
• Ensures ManagerPlus is fully utilized.
• Cleans tools and work area on a regular basis.
• Determines root cause of maintenance issues.
• Complies with safety, housekeeping, and performance goals.
• Complies with all regulatory requirements (OSHA, EPA, etc.).
• Participates in site Kaizen and TPM events.
• Performs other duties assigned by management.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Good technical maintenance skills, including troubleshooting of process and equipment.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Good listening skills.
• Attention to detail skills.
• Ability to accomplish multiple tasks.
• Ability to become a licensed forklift operator.
• Ability to communicate well with other employees, particularly regarding maintenance issues.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to follow all safety rules and regulations.
• Ability to write routine correspondence and complete production paperwork.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to use computer applications and systems, including ManagerPlus and M2M.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
• Ability to work extended hours as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Training:
  High School education or equivalent; technical degree preferred.
• Experience:
  Three years or more experience in industrial maintenance with a strong emphasis on mechanical, electrical systems, VFDs and PLCs. HVAC or machinist experience a plus.