The primary responsibility of the maintenance technician is to perform the various tasks required to maintain and repair production process equipment and factory facilities.
Responsibilities Related to the Job:
- Ensure compliance with all safety rules and use of proper PPE
- Adhere to Cardinal Safety Rules; follow all standard operating procedures.
- Perform basic preventive maintenance tasks and assist team in more complex PMs and repairs to onsite electrical, mechanical, hydraulic/pneumatic production equipment.
- Requires ON-CALL responsibilities on a rotational basis; work closely with other teams to maintain 24-hours production operations
Social Responsibilities:
- Maintain compliance with policies and procedures, management systems, and all applicable Environmental, Health, Safety other regulations.
Required Qualifications and Knowledge:
- High school diploma, or equivalency; graduate of a technical school or apprenticeship in an applicable maintenance discipline (mechanical, electrical, hydraulics, plumbing, controls) a plus
- 1-3 years in industrial maintenance or related experience; 3-5 years a plus
- Valid drivers license; technical certification in a related maintenance field a plus
Travel Requirements:
Competencies/Job Skills:
- Effective verbal/written communication skills; ability to read and understand technical manuals and maintenance procedures; blueprint and machine technical specification reading skills a plus
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy; familiarity with computer systems and CMMS a plus
- Able to prioritize, organize, and multitask under time constraints; must thrive in a team environment
- Proper use of hand tools, power tools, test instruments and shop math; operate mobile equipment (forklifts, manlifts, etc.); welding and/or PLC programming experience a plus
Physical Demands:
- Ability to walk, sit, stand, bend, lift and move continually during a 10-hour shift
- Able to climb stairs and vertical ladders; is subject to lifting 55 lbs.
- Works in non-temperature-controlled environment
- Regularly exposed to dust, odors, oil, fumes, and various chemicals with required PPE
- The wearing of safety equipment such as hard hat, safety shoes, safety glasses with side shields and hearing protection is required
- May be required to perform work necessitating entry into confined spaces or at elevations requiring fall protection and work involving live electrical circuits
Environmental, Health & Safety Requirements:
This position shall maintain compliance with all Federal, State and Local Environmental, Health & Safety Regulations, at all times including adherence to Vibrantz Cardinal Safety Rules.
