Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other responsibilities w/ similar skill and work conditions as assigned.

• Performs preventive maintenance inspections and service on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines.

• Utilizes precision measuring and testing instruments to locate sources of problems and troubleshoots malfunctions.

• Removes defective parts by dismantling devices utilizing hand and power tools.

• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools, levels, plumb

  bobs, and straightedges.

• Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance

  techniques; monitoring compliance.

• Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory

  level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing and expediting orders and

  verifying receipt.

• Preserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job

  results.

• Prepares mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information

  and trends.

• Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing technical

  publications; establishing personal networks.

• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and

  regulations.

• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

  Required Skills/Abilities:

• Mechanically inclined with great problem-solving skills.

• Basic understanding of electrical, hydraulic and other systems.

• Knowledge of general maintenance processes and methods.

• Works well independently and with others.

• Strong communication skills.

• Organized with attention to detail.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced and stressful environment.

• Ability to interact in a dynamic team environment while displaying tact and diplomacy with peers and management alike.

  Education and Experience:

• HS diploma or equivalent.

• Proven experience as a maintenance technician.

• Working knowledge of tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges.