Maintenance Technician

Job Summary

The Maintenance Technician works independently and with other plant personnel to perform preventive, predictive and routine maintenance tasks to ensure equipment and building fully operational.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform needed maintenance on equipment and direct support of production operating needs.
• Evaluate equipment operation and suggest necessary action when malfunctions occur, or improvements are needed
• Participate in planning activities and manage various plant utilities that can include chiller, air compressor, security system & fire protection system.
• Complete process and preventive maintenance work orders. Capture and communicate associated data.
• Maintain plant machinery and equipment such as mixers, conveyors, compressors, hydraulics, motors, pneumatics, automated controls, and pumps.
• Troubleshoot issues, repair failures of production and facilities equipment.
• Develop knowledge of electrical and PLC troubleshooting.
• Repair or replace control devices such as switches, photo eyes, proximity sensors, pushbuttons, contactors, motor starters, etc. as needed.
• Set up and operate power tools, drill motor, circular saw, welders, drill press, bench grinder, band saw, hand tools and other metal working equipment
• Assist with fabrication and modification of new and existing equipment.
• Comply and participate regulatory, Carlisle, & departmental policies, procedures, & standards (PSM, safety protocols, COS).
• As directed execute projects on an as needed basis.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities/Knowledge:

• Ability to read and interpret industrial documents and electrical drawings.
• Industrial mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to repair/rebuild industrial machinery such as motors, compressors, pumps, gear boxes, hydraulics, etc.
• Knowledge of CMMS, SAP, SAPi, MS programs.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize hand tools (shop tools)
• Ability to fabricate/weld.
• Awareness of PLCs, low and high electrical voltage, and 24 VDC – 480 VAC.
• Inter-Personnel Skills – Including the ability to be a team player. The ability to pass on information & training to others.
• Understanding of OSHA and industrial safety protocols.
• Safety certifications.
• Ability to operate mobile equipment safely.

Competencies:

• Teamwork
  • Builds trust with others by encouraging open dialogue and collaboration. Seeks diverse perspectives to create stronger solutions.
• Managing Change
  • Able to keep on track despite difficulties or barriers that may be encountered. Addresses conflict to find common ground solutions.
• Continuous Improvement
  • Retains a mindset of always striving to make things better. Applies continuous improvement tools and processes to every aspect of the role.
• Customer Focus
  • Listens to understand the needs of customers (internal and external). Builds trusting relationships and seeks innovative solutions for all customers. Always has the customer’s needs top of mind.
• Continuous Learning
  • Understands individual strengths and opportunity areas and seeks development opportunities to leverage strengths and lean into opportunity areas. Open to both giving and receiving feedback.
• Drive for Results
  • Always has a sense of urgency to solve problems with actions. Seeks to align goals with attainment of organizational strategy. Has a sense of ownership and personal accountability for actions taken.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent, technical school preferred
• Experience working as a technician in an industrial manufacturing environment
• Technical military specialties considered

Equipment Used:

• Machine shop equipment (saw, drill press, lathe, grinder, welding)
• Micrometers, gauges, measurement devices
• Hand tools (saw, drill, wrench, level, tool & die set)
• Office equipment (computer, phone, kiosk)
• Computer systems (CMMS, SAP, MS programs)

Working Conditions:

• Activities occur inside an insulation manufacturing facility. Job includes but are not limited to exposure to the following.
  • Temperatures exposed to both Ambient/outside temperatures.
  • Nuisance dust, use of chemicals, working with mechanical parts, pinch points
  • Noise of industrial machinery
• Typically, 40 hour per week with overtime as required
• Days/shift vary based on facility need
• Fast paced 24/7 operation

Travel Requirement

• Overnight travel up to 10%, this will include travel to other facilities and to trainings

Physical Requirements:

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Used:

• Safety glasses, FR uniform, composite toe shoes, hard hat occasionally, dust mask occasionally, arc flash, safety gloves, face shields, welding helmet, hearing protection.