Maintenance Technician

Samuel, Son & Co. 1855Indiana, United States, AngolaOn-siteFull-timeMid level, 2–5 yearsListed 2 hours ago

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About this role

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumonic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, manufacturer’s instructions and engineering specifications; trouble shooting malfunctions.

- Locate sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments.

- Remove defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts.

- Determine changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts; using rules; calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.

- Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges.

- Controls downtime by informing productions workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance.

- Fabricate repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment.

- Maintain equipment, part, and supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt.

- Conserve maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.

- Provide mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests.

- Prepare mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.

- Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing technical publications; establishing personal networks.

- Maintain continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.

- Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

- Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

- Equipment maintenance and technical understanding

- Job knowledge and attention to detail

- Basic Safety

- Power Tools

- Flexibility

- Supervision

- Productivity

EQUIPMENT KNOWLEDGE:

- Proper operation of hoists and cranes in a safe manner and complete any training/safety program relating to the operation of the equipment.

- Operate company computer systems.

- Operate general hand tools.

- Operate shop floor equipment.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

- Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment to meet team expectations.

- Ability to understand and support company policies and procedures.

- Ability to understand and abide by all safety rules and regulations to perform the job.

- Possess good communication and reasoning skills with the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions whether written or oral.