Posted 3 months ago
Maintenance Technician
AI Summary
Performs routine and preventive maintenance, troubleshoots and repairs plant equipment including pumps, CNC routers, pneumatics and electrical systems, and trains less experienced colleagues on a day shift at Eastern Fence's Fort Mill plant.
About this role
Description
Job Title: Maintenance Technician
Department Name: Maintenance
Reports to (title): Operations Manager
Business Unit: Fort Mill
Job Summary: Will perform daily routine of vital systems and report findings. Equipment inspections and Preventive maintenance activities daily, monthly, and quarterly with a high level of precision. Trouble shoot failed equipment and investigate root cause of failure. Rebuild pumps, blowers, gearboxes, and slide gate devices, CNCs as needed. Balance multiple tasks to completion based on plant priority. Train and mentor less experienced colleges to develop teams.
Job Highlights
- Shift: Dayshift
- Hours: 7:00 AM to 4:00PM plus availability based on OPS needs
Essential Job Functions:
- Identify functional failures through trouble shooting methods and make decisions to replace or rebuild failed component.
- Routine maintenance on all equipment: Inspections, filters change, oil change, grease, and document findings.
- Trouble shoot electrical components motor starters, solid state relays, overloads, fuses, safety circuits, motors, solenoids.
- Pneumatic equipment trouble shooting CNC equipment, dust-collection & blow-down devices, solenoids.
- CNC Router troubleshooting, repairs, and programming.
- Powder conveying system; Vacuum pumps, sheave alignment, drive belts, level sensors.
- Communicate with management and corporate maintenance and management team.
- General mechanical Experience
- Maintain awareness of new systems and techniques in order to upgrade existing equipment and processes
- Follow safety procedures and work carefully at all times to prevent injuries and avoid damage to company property
- Effectively communicate and cooperate with supervisors and co-workers to achieve company goals and objectives
- Use of proper lock-out procedure and personal protective equipment.
- Responds to emergency breakdown and repairs which may occur outside operating hours
- Perform other job responsibilities as assigned by management
- Maintain good housekeeping
- Wear proper safety equipment while on plant grounds
- Meet or exceed company safety standards
Responsibilities (what you own)
- Equipment Performance
- Start/Stop/Run
- Records/Reports
- PM performance
- Support TPM Program
Levels:
Worker Maintenance for tech/knowledge level
Technical Maintenance for Diagnosis and Improvements
Tools/Equipment for Maintenance
Setup and maintenance room
Setup tools & equipment
Facilities – First responder and hand off to contractors
Equipment/Machine Vendor coordination and support
Order parts/equipment for your own maintenance work.
Requirements
Required Skills & Abilities:
- Experience reading and interpreting documents such as mechanical, and electrical prints or schematics.
- 3 or more years of related experience in a manufacturing plant, troubleshooting and repairing machinery and equipment as well as maintaining the building and grounds.
- Intermediate to Advanced electrical training or experience with single and three phase electrical circuits up to 480 volts.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, job related internet research, and experience utilizing Computerized Maintenance Management Software.
- Functional knowledge of mechanical components (valves, pipe fittings, bearings, motors, gearboxes, etc.).
- Trade or vocational school degree or related experience
- Proficiency in operating electric or propane-fueled forklift, scissor lift, and/or boom lift.
- Minimum 3 years of documented experience
Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods standing and walking. Able to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machinery. Must be able to visually inspect machines. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
DISCLAIMER
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
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