Manufacturing Maintenance Technician

## Discover your exciting role

Exential is looking for a qualified Machine Maintenance Technician who is able to troubleshoot and repair production equipment, provide emergency repairs during production times and perform scheduled maintenance and repairs of production equipment. The qualified candidate will have a basic understanding of electrical controls, mechanics, pneumatics and hydraulics. The candidate must possess a basic working knowledge of mechanical schematics, drawings, and blueprints.

## Explore your tasks and responsibilities

Under minimal supervision you’ll be responsible for a series of duties and responsibilities with increasing complexity to include, but are not limited to the following:

- Repairs and maintains, in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, and manufacturer's specifications, machinery and mechanical equipment, electric motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines and equipment
- Using hand tools, power tools, and precision-measuring and testing instruments.
- Observes mechanical devices in operation and listens to their sounds to locate causes of trouble.
- Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts, using hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools.
- Repairs or replaces defective parts, using hand tools and power tools. The candidate will be required to operate devices and machinery to test their operational performance.
- Produce information for the necessary purchasing of parts needed for repairs.
- Repair of small hand tools and electrical equipment.
- Troubleshoot machine problems including mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulics and electrical systems.
- Assist with minor electrical wiring jobs
- Perform routine preventative maintenance on equipment
- Accurately follow directions in a timely manner
- Perform various other assignments per supervisor’s direction.

## Show your expertise

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 
High school diploma and one or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Must have valid operator’s license and clean driving record.

LANGUAGE SKILLS  
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret written technical procedures as well as follow verbal instruction.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS  
Ability to apply basic mathematical skills to include decimals, fractions, and conversions.  Measurement skills to include tape measure, sheet metal gauge, and dial calipers.  Ability to interpret mechanical drawings.

REASONING ABILITY  
Ability to apply advanced skills in root cause analysis and problem prevention, focusing on sources of problems and prevention by using a systematic approach that includes: 
a) gathering relevant information through specific questioning; 
b) pinpointing of causing by using facts; 
c) testing possible causes logically; d) identifying critical areas where problems could cause the most difficulty; and 
e) targeting potential problems in advance and developing actions for prevention. Must demonstrate the basic skills and logical thought process necessary to perform step by step troubleshooting, to include which tools/equipment to use, and communicating actions and re-actions to changes made.  Must be able to follow manufacturers step-by-step troubleshooting charts determining proper or improper outputs or functions.

## Contact:

You want to be part of the Exyte team? We look forward to receiving your application!
For further questions and information, please do not hesitate to contact Tina Denny

Please note that we only consider applications submitted through our application portal. Applications sent via email will not be considered due to data protection regulations.

Exyte US, Inc. is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer that is committed to celebrating diversity and supporting an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex (e.g., pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression), national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.