Machine Maintenance Technician

Summary of Duties

• Perform routine preventive maintenance on a scheduled basis as indicated by operating manual and company procedures.
• Observe, test, and assess the operation of machines to detect the cause of malfunctions and diagnose problems.
• Talk with operators and supervisors about machinery and maintenance problems.
• Read and follow blueprints, sketches, diagrams, lubrication charts, operation manuals and
  engineering specifications.
• Examine parts for defects, such as breakage or excessive wear.
• Repair, replace, and align machinery and equipment parts, using tools such as
  screwdrivers, electrical test meters, wrenches and hoists.
• Clean and lubricate machine parts.
• Use catalogs to order replacement parts, or if not available, may sketch the needed part
  and have it fabricated by a machine shop.
• Test machines to ensure repairs are made per specification.
• Take apart and reassemble machinery parts as required.
• Follow all company policies, department standard operating procedures, API and ISO procedures, and any other verbal or written instructions.
• Work in a safe manner and use all appropriate PPE (personal protective equipment) for job.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime, weekends, or holidays, to support production requirements.
• Provide training for new department members as required.

Education / Training / Experience

• Prefer High School or GED
• Technical training and related certifications are a plus

Physical Requirements

• Frequently handles and lifts material ranging from 5 to 25 pounds, occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Exposure to heat, cold, dust, noise, oil, and coolant. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is available, and must be used to protect from any personal exposure to contaminants.
• Requires standing or walking most of the time, plus frequent bending and reaching. Occasional stooping or climbing is required.
• Must have good vision, for both close up work, and distance.
• Must be able to hear and understand verbal instructions, plus hear emergency instructions

Job Skills / Tools Required

• Understand Electrical, Hydraulics, Pneumatics and Mechanical Drawings
• Read and understand Technical Manuals
• Usage of Hand & Power Tools
• Operation of Hoist & Overhead Cranes
• Forklift Operations
• Computer Literate: Outlook, Microsoft word, Microsoft Excel

Personal Skills

• Ability to interface with supervisor, support personnel, and management.
• Ability to train other employees in safe and efficient methods of production.