Maintenance Technician

Job Summary

This role is responsible for ensuring the proper mechanical functioning of plant equipment and machinery and to troubleshoot any electrical/electronic malfunctions, completing appropriate repairs and maintenance.

Now offering a $1000 Sign-on Bonus

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair all electrical and mechanical equipment in the production area

• Make repairs and adjustments to machinery, dismantling all or parts of machinery to repair or replace defective components

• Install power supply wiring and conduit for newly installed or repaired machines and equipment

• Prepare maintenance reports

• Maintain production equipment in good operating condition while optimizing equipment uptime

• Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, process sheets, and assembly schematic drawings

• Diagnose and test malfunctioning machinery and discuss malfunction with other facility personnel

• Replace or repair faulty electrical and mechanical components of machine

• Calibrate and adjust all electrical and mechanical equipment according to manufacturer’s specifications

• Improve reliability and operating efficiency of plant equipment

• Maintain proper stock of tools and electrical parts to perform routine work

• Weld and fabricate

• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance to Oldcastle standards

• Housekeeping of maintenance shop and production areas

• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• High school diploma/equivalent or completion of technical school or equivalent in training, experience and education

• At least 2 years of industrial experience in electrical or mechanical support functions

• Must be knowledgeable of OSHA safety requirements, especially those related to electrical and mechanical operations and components

• Able to read and understand electrical schematics and blueprints

• Full knowledge of three phase 480-volt equipment

• Working knowledge of three phase motors, programmable controls, circuits, computer interfaces and National Electrical Code

• Ability to lift, push or pull up to 80 lbs.

• Requires often climbing, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, stooping, standing, walking, reaching, and twisting

• Ability to use tools and equipment to repair and provide maintenance while standing, crouching, stretching, extending extremities and under extreme work environments