Maintenance Technician

Summary: The primary duties of the Maintenance Technician are to perform highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive, and productive maintenance systems and processes to support the success of the site's business goals and objectives. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Inspect, operate, or test machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions. Dismantle machines, equipment, or devices to access and remove defective parts, using hoists, cranes, hand tools, or power tools. Perform routine maintenance, such as inspecting drives, motors, or belts, checking fluid levels, replacing filters, or doing other preventive maintenance actions. Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs, as necessary. Repair machines, equipment, or structures, using tools such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, wrenches, or equipment such as precision measuring instruments or electrical or electronic testing devices. Maintain or repair specialized equipment or machinery located in offices or factories. Assemble, install, or repair wiring, electrical or electronic components, pipe systems, plumbing, machinery, or equipment. Clean or lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, or other parts of machinery. Adjust functional parts of devices or control instruments, using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, or straightedges. Order parts, supplies, or equipment from catalogs or suppliers. Plan and lay out repair work, using diagrams, drawings, blueprints, maintenance manuals, or schematic diagrams. Perform general cleaning duties of buildings or properties. Paint or repair roofs, windows, doors, floors, woodwork, plaster, drywall, or other parts of building structures. Operate cutting torches or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts. Record type and cost of maintenance or repair work. Test and treat the water supply. Perform routine maintenance, such as replacing burners or hoses, installing replacement parts, or reinforcing structural weaknesses to ensure efficiency. Install equipment to improve the energy or operational efficiency of residential or commercial buildings. Set up and operate machine tools to repair or fabricate machine parts, jigs, fixtures, or tools. Align and balance new equipment after installation. Provide grounds keeping services, such as landscaping or snow removal. Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements, using rules, calipers, micrometers, or other measuring instruments. Fabricate or repair counters, benches, partitions, or other wooden structures, such as sheds or outbuildings. Position, attach, or blow insulating materials to prevent energy losses from buildings, pipes, or other structures or objects. Estimate costs to repair machinery, equipment, or building structures. Grind and reseat valves, using valve-grinding machines. Other duties or tasks assigned as needed. Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials - Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. Handling and Moving Objects - Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. Performing General Physical Activities - Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. Getting Information - Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment - Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily based on mechanical (not electronic) principles. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships - Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings - Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events - Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. Making Decisions and Solving Problems - Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates - Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. Controlling Machines and Processes - Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles). Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment - Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles. Assisting and Caring for Others - Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients. Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. o Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair. o Inspect mechanical components of vehicles to identify problems. o Inspect mechanical equipment to locate damage, defects, or wear. o Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment. o Read technical information needed to perform maintenance or repairs. o Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts. o Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning. o Troubleshoot equipment or system operation problems. o Maintain work equipment or machinery. o Assemble mechanical components or machine parts. o Assemble electrical components, subsystems, or systems. o Install electrical components, equipment, or systems. o Repair electrical circuits or wiring. o Test fluids to identify contamination or other problems. o Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance. o Clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order. o Lubricate equipment to allow proper functioning. o Order materials, supplies, or equipment. o Install machine or equipment replacement parts. o Lay out work according to specifications. o Plan work procedures. o Install energy-efficient heating, ventilation, or air conditioning (HYAC) equipment. o Clean work areas. o Fabricate parts or components. o Paint surfaces or equipment. o Train others in operational procedures. o Align equipment or machinery. o Operate welding equipment. o Record information about parts, materials or repair procedures. o Assemble structural components. o Measure distances or dimensions. o Estimate costs for labor or materials. o Install insulation in equipment or structures. o Grind parts to required dimensions. o Develop equipment or component configurations. o Repair structural components. Education and Experience: High School diploma or equivalent 1-3 years' experience in a maintenance environment