Maintenance Specialist

Job Summary

Perform mechanical & electrical engineering, process equipment control, and maintenance for multiple locations. Keep existing equipment in top operation capability, repair and correct current problems with minimal plant downtime. Coordinate the installation of new equipment and incorporate it into planned maintenance program.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Support a comprehensive Maintenance department including but not limited to maintaining 5S system, cost reducing measures, and continuous improvements.
• Participate and assist in the development and successful implementation of a preventive maintenance plan including, assist the PE’s writing job instructions and procedures.
• Execute a preventative maintenance program.
• Support Process Engineer with production/processes performance issues.
• Fix all breakdowns.
• Obtain quotes and write purchase requisitions to obtain needed goods.
• Subject to being called after hours. Must be able provide assistance as needed.
• Work with vendors to improve the current processes and production capabilities.
• Maintain and organize separate supply/storage location.
• Support all new equipment using best practices provided by the supplier/manufacturer.
• This position is also required to perform other related duties as assigned by the department manager or president.

Skills/Abilities

• Must have electrical installation and troubleshooting experience of industrial equipment.
• Possess a working knowledge of PLC’s.
• Experience with Aerial lifts and working at heights and knowledge of Lock Out/Tag Out programs.
• On Call capability, to fix equipment with possible notice of less than 2 hours.
• Must have a valid drivers license to operator company vehicles.
• Microsoft office experience is a plus.
• Must be able to stand for most of an 8 to 12 hour day as well as work in a manufacturing environment consisting of heat, dust, oil and dirt.Must be able to lift greater than 50 lbs.
• Excellent attendance is required.
• Forklift experience is preferred.

Education & Experience Requirements

Must possess a high school diploma with a minimum of 5 years experience within a mechanical and electrical factory atmosphere or equivalent combination of education and experience. Have mechanical experience in working with pumps, motors, bearings, shaft seals, drive units, power transmission systems and forklifts, as well as, pneumatic experience with compressors, air dryers, airlines, gauges and automatic valves.

Safety Responsibilities

Must comply with all Federal, State, and Local, safety and environmental regulations, along with the Company’s quality, safety, and environmental policies.