Maintenance Technician A

Job Title

Position Overview

The Maintenance Technician (Level A) is a highly skilled industrial maintenance professional responsible for maximizing the performance, uptime, and reliability of manufacturing equipment. This role plays a critical part in ensuring safe, efficient operations while supporting product quality and cost-effectiveness. Working in a hands-on manufacturing environment, you will apply precision maintenance practices, advanced troubleshooting, and continuous improvement strategies to keep operations running at peak performance.

Key Responsibilities

Equipment Maintenance & Repair

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on a wide range of industrial equipment.

• Maintain mechanical systems such as bearings, motors, gearboxes, belts, chains, and pulleys.

• Service conveyors, piping systems, and utility systems (steam, air, water).

• Maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems to ensure optimal performance and minimal downtime.

Troubleshooting & Problem Solving

• Diagnose and resolve equipment issues affecting safety, quality, and productivity.

• Identify root causes of failures and implement effective corrective actions.

• Restore equipment to safe operating condition quickly and efficiently.

Proactive Maintenance Execution

• Preventive Maintenance (PM): Perform scheduled inspections, lubrication, and component replacements.

• Predictive Maintenance (PdM): Utilize condition-monitoring tools (infrared thermography, oil analysis, ultrasonics) to detect and prevent failures.

• Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM): Execute maintenance based on equipment condition and data insights, supported by detailed job plans.

Continuous Improvement

• Complete work orders and support reliability and process improvement initiatives.

• Participate in projects that enhance equipment performance and support new technologies.

• Contribute ideas and solutions aligned with operational and business goals.

Team Collaboration & Mentorship

• Partner with operations and maintenance teams to ensure seamless communication and execution.

• Share expertise and best practices across the team.

• Mentor and support the development of less-experienced technicians.

Qualifications & Skills

Required Experience

• Strong background in industrial or manufacturing maintenance.

• Proven mechanical troubleshooting capabilities.

Safety Expertise

• Thorough understanding of safety standards including:

  • Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

  • Confined space entry

  • PPE requirements

  • Powered industrial trucks (PIT)

  • Fall protection

  • Hoisting and rigging

  • Hot work procedures

• Demonstrates a consistent commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.

Technical Skills

• Proficient in the use of hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments.

• Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) or similar tools.

• Ability to document work and manage parts effectively.

Blueprint & Schematic Interpretation

• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings.

• Experience updating or creating technical documentation.

Analytical Ability

• Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills.

• Solid math skills including measurements, conversions, and basic formulas used in maintenance tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Troubleshooting: Proven electrical troubleshooting capabilities.

• Schematics: Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.

• Fabrication Skills: Welding, machining, or equipment modification experience.

• Predictive Maintenance: Hands-on experience using diagnostic technologies and interpreting data.

• Leadership Experience: Demonstrated ability to train, mentor, or lead maintenance personnel.

• 4+ years of Maintenance experience

Competencies

·         Work Standards 

·         Solve Problems 

·         Build Customer Satisfaction 

·         Collaborate

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