Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Technician supports the Controls Engineer and the Operations team by supporting the Preventative Maintenance program, performing root cause/corrective action on equipment issues and resolving various facilities maintenance tickets. This position requires a strong understanding of mechanical systems, motors, pumps and general facility maintenance. In addition to the knowledge requirements of the role, a successful Maintenance Technician also must possess the physical hands on skills and confidence to carry out the work. The Maintenance Technician plays a key role in facilities maintenance, ensuring that building systems, utilities, and production infrastructure operate safely, reliably, and efficiently. 

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute the facility PM program ensuring equipment operates safely, reliably and efficiently.
  
• Read blue prints both in electrical and mechanical schematics

• Troubleshoot defective automation equipment and facility systems; conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
  
• Supports Controls Engineer in advancing projects and modifications that improve throughput, efficiency, and reliability of automation equipment and plant infrastructure
  
• Maintain technical subject matter expertise (SME) for automated systems, robotics, actuators, and servo control
  
• Use the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to schedule and track preventive maintenance (PMs), manage spare parts, and document repairs
  
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on facility systems (HVAC, lighting, compressed air, water systems, and power distribution) including use of multi-meter to measure electrical properties
  
• Coordinate external contractors and vendors for facility-related work; review technical proposals and participate in vendor selection
  
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and building standards in both automation and facility operations
  
• Provide hands-on troubleshooting of motors, scanners, VFDs, photoeyes, encoders, electrical circuits, and facility utilities.
  
• Support infrastructure improvements in production areas, offices, and warehouses to maintain a safe and efficient work environment
  
• Respond to urgent facility and equipment issues to minimize downtime and disruption

• Understands and practices safe working approaches in an industrial environment
  
• Supports employee skill development by sharing knowledge about equipment operation, maintenance and best practices

• Perform other duties as assigned by the reporting manager