Maintenance Technician

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Essential Functions

Performs inspections and extensive preventative maintenance as needed and directed; preventative maintenance includes, but is not limited to, cleaning and lubricating equipment parts, changing belts, replace filters, check fluid levels, inspects drives and motors and performs other maintenance actions as listed on checklists. Performs detailed diagnostic tests, routine repairs, troubleshooting, and adjustment of equipment/facilities. Inspects, adjusts, and replaces components and related parts including valves, pistons, and main bearing assemblies. Performs general mechanical overhaul and repair work on motors, control systems, pneumatic systems, resistance welding systems, and hydraulic systems. Performs minor welding and modifies equipment and fabricates parts as needed or as directed. Performs in-depth diagnostic tests, major repairs, troubleshooting, and adjustment of equipment/facilities. Visually inspects hydraulic lines and components to detect leaks, damage, and wear. Reads pressure gauges to detect abnormal oil pressure and smells to detect overheated oil. Disassembles defective hydraulic components and replaces/repairs, and reassembles. Observes readouts on display screens or computers to determine nature of system malfunction. Operates standard testing equipment to diagnose malfunctions. Responds to emergency maintenance requests. Manages and completes assigned daily work orders. Assists with installation of new equipment as requested. Exercises discretion to identify projects that need a higher skill level and informs supervisors. Keeps detailed records of the work performed. Performs routine preventive maintenance to ensure the physical conditions of equipment and buildings do not deteriorate. Assists with renovation and remodeling of buildings and/or work stations as requested. Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment, tools, and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.  Obtains correct replacement parts from inventory and/or advises Parts Room Clerk when a part needs to be ordered. Responsible for leaving work area clean after completion of maintenance or repair of equipment. Responsible for keeping track of company tools. Grows technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing technical publications, and 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. Responsible for alerting maintenance supervisor of any unusual occurrence and/or damage that may have taken place or that may occur. Maintains a professional courteous manner with all vendors, contractors, customers, and fellow employees. Complies with all work related activities in a fair, ethical, and consistent manner. Mentors lower level maintenance employees and equipment operators regarding maintenance issues. Assure all safety standards are used when working on equipment.   Supervision is not a normal responsibility of this position; however, at times the employee may need to provide direction of the work when assisted by lower level maintenance workers or equipment operators. Special projects and other responsibilities as may be determined.

Job Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

General knowledge of OSHA and HAZMAT regulations (certification preferred). Thorough knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical equipment, including reading schematics. First Aid Knowledge. Ability to work independently as well as within a team. Ability to communicate effectively with employees, managers, and senior management in both a verbal and written manner.  Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions and to interpret plans and sketches. Strong mechanical and electrical technical aptitude to facilitate ability to recommend necessary improvements to Maintenance Supervisor.  Ability to read blueprints, diagrams, equipment manuals, and parts catalogs. Basic knowledge of industrial power systems, electricity, and oil and gas machinery. Ability to operate cutting torches or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts. Ability to use equipment designed to inspect, test, monitor, and measure safe environmental levels. Ability to locate, diagnose, and repair most major mechanical malfunctions in equipment. Ability to identify issues or potential issues. Does not necessarily involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem and reporting the issue to management. Excellent organizational skills; ability to prioritize and effectively manage time to meet deadlines with minimal supervision. Valid driver’s license. Ability to respond to all emergency or non-emergency situations. Ability to work long hours and weekends. Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, climb, squat, crawl, talk, and listen for long periods of time.   Ability to travel in relation with the work and/or continued education. Ability to operate hand and power tools, industrial machines, digital cameras, phones, scanners, tools, and controls in a safe manner. Specific vision abilities required include:  close vision, distance vision, color perception, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus, hand-eye coordination. Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Ability to control machines and processes using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes. Must be able to wear protective equipment such as safety glasses. Ability to work and concentrate in a noisy environment. Requires working with a wide variety of other job groups and involves working around traffic, heights, electricity, hydraulics, and heavy equipment including moving parts. Must have manual dexterity.

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or Equivalent Technical certifications in welding, pipefitting, general motor repair, hydraulics, and pneumatics preferred. Minimum five years mechanical maintenance experience or equivalent associate degree in mechanical engineering.

Work Environment

Manufacturing plant environment with extreme fluctuations in temperature. Dusty and noisy environment. Environment may require employee to be exposed to adverse weather conditions. Exposure to risk  of electrical shock.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Madix Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Benefit Details

• Group Health Insurance
• Company Paid Group Term Life
• Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Critical Care
• 401k – Eligible day one of employment (Contributions can be from 1% to 50% of salary. Company match of up to 4% quarterly based on safe harbor election)
• Holidays – 9 per year (Eligible after 30 days of employment)
• Vacation time
• Educational Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Onsite Clinic – Free medical visits
• Safety and Attendance incentives
• Employee Appreciation Days

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!