Job Summary:

The Senior Industrial Maintenance Technician ensures that industrial machinery and equipment operate efficiently and safely by performing maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Move, assemble, install or dismantle machinery.

• Maintain and repair plant equipment, ensuring it functions properly.

• Troubleshoot issues related to manufacturing operations.

• Perform regular inspections and preventative maintenance tasks to avoid breakdown.

• Unpack and assemble new equipment.

• Interpret schematic diagrams, blueprints, and sketches.

• Review machine productivity, determine causes for downtime and suggest improvements and corrections, as well as develop new ways to improve functionality and efficiency.

• May perform welding, fabrication, or calibration as needed.

• Operates specialized equipment such as fork-lift, aerial lift or crane as needed.

• Assist in other duties as required.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Proficiency in basic math skills.

• Good communication skills.

• Ability to prioritize work and adhere to strict deadlines.

• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.

• Strong troubleshooting skills in identifying and resolving issues.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.

• Knowledge of use of precision instruments.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).

• An associate degree in maintenance technology, related field, or a Industrial Maintenance Technician certificate is preferred.

• 7 years of experience as an Industrial Maintenance Technician focusing on hydraulics and electrical systems.

• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience with hand and welding tools.

• Proficiency in pneumatics, mechanical schematics, and electrical diagrams.

• Familiarity with OSHA safety standards and regulations.

• Strong troubleshooting skills in identifying and resolving issues.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

• Experience with specialized equipment such as fork-lift, aerial lift or crane preferred.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described are representative of those that an employee must successfully perform. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Employees are regularly required to stand, walk, use their hands to touch, handle, and feel objects, and use tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, and twist. Push and Pull carts and pallet jacks, loaded or empty.

• Employees must regularly lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Charles Industries weight rule: 35 lbs. and under can be lifted alone. 35 - 50 lbs. can be lifted by one person if they feel comfortable doing so. 50 lbs. or more requires the employee to get assistance or use a lifting device. (i.e. pallet jack, forklift, scissor table, buddy system).

• Vision abilities required are close, peripheral, and depth. Must have the ability to recognize color.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential job functions.

• Employees regularly work near moving, vibrating mechanical equipment, occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. Exposed to minimal risk of electrical shock.

• The noise level is moderate.