Maintenance Technician

JOB SUMMARY:

The Maintenance Technician will support manufacturing operations by maintaining, trouble shooting and repairing all facilities and manufacturing equipment in a safe and professional manner.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in plant and departmental attainment of safety, quality, productivity, and financial goals
• Respond to all maintenance related requests with a prompt, professional, courteous, and willingness to help demeanor
• Troubleshoot, repair, and PM plant production equipment, systems, and facilities following all regulation guidelines, maintenance best practices and lessons learned
• Setup, installation, and commissioning of machinery to support inner plant moves and new launches
• Use, maintain, and manage the Maintenance CMM system for work orders and PM’s     
• Support facilities maintenance and continuous improvement activities that may include fabrication, welding, lift truck use, and/or aerial lift use
• Attend and complete all required training necessary to ensure skill level growth as well as current compliance requirements from MIOSHA, NEC, JIC, and DNR
• Must perform job with acceptable safety, environmental, quality, productivity, and performance standards as outlined in plant policies, handbooks, and applicable work instructions
• Ability to be flexible in working traditional and non-traditional work hours, as required
• Other miscellaneous duties as assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 5 years in manufacturing environment, Automotive experience preferred
• Minimum of 3 years documented Industrial Maintenance Department experience
• Journeyman certification preferred but not required
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of how job performance affects product quality
• Ability to work well with others and establish and maintain positive working relationships
• Ability to read, interpret, and prepare written reports, instructions, and procedures
• Ability to use computers for email and related Maintenance productivity software
• Ability to read and comprehend electrical prints, hydraulic schematics, and PLC ladder diagrams
• Ability to maneuver and adjust robot programming on primarily Fanuc, KUKA, and Panasonic robots in a robot welding and material handling setting
• Demonstrated understanding of machine electrical systems and basic troubleshooting procedures
• Experience in the use of fork trucks and aerial lift devices required

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 the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Ability to lift, push, pull 50 pounds
• Frequent twisting, bending, stooping, turning
• Will be in tight areas, expected to reach and service equipment from various angles

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Working at elevated heights greater than ten feet with proper PPE (Example: working in a bucket truck, aerial lift device, ladder)
• Work in both hot and cold environments, and be on your feet for long periods of time
• With the use of proper PPE some tasks will require handling greases, lubricants, detergents, paints, solvents, and other industrial liquids
• With the use of proper PPE some tasks will require handling and servicing filters that contain weld dust, dirt, and general airborne contaminates
• Operate shop support power tools (roto-hammers, bandsaws, drill presses, welders)
• Use common hand tools (hammers, saws, screwdrivers, wrenches, and similar tools)

An Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.