Job Description/Essential Duties:

The Maintenance Technician is critical within the company and has a direct impact on day to day production minimizing equipment downtime through preventive maintenance procedures. The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for troubleshooting and maintaining highly technical and automated equipment to include air compressors, water chillers, sandblasting cabinets and other equipment utilized in the manufacturing process. This position will perform troubleshooting on electrical, mechanical, gas, pneumatics, and cooling system as needed and will assist in continuous improvement and cost reduction efforts.

When performing this position, the following activities are required:

• Strong mechanical aptitude with good decision-making skills and self-motivated.
• Ability to understand electrical schematics and documentation used for proper troubleshooting.
• Hands-on and working knowledge of mechanical and computer-controlled machinery, previous experience with vacuum equipment or cutting tools preferred.
• Welding to include: MIG, TIG, and Arc
• Familiar with automated equipment, pumps, gearboxes, pneumatic and hydraulic systems and more.
• 480V 3 phase troubleshooting and wiring. Including low voltage controls.
• Perform and update equipment PM logs, record inspections, complete work in a timely manner (complete before the start of production day)
• Adhere to realistic project deadlines and update Manager of progress. Inform Manager of any potential or existing problems.
• Periodic maintenance and depending on the repair needed, corrects the problem or reports to the management any equipment in need of repair
• Understanding and occasionally operating PVD coating equipment according to company specifications.
• Understands and has working knowledge of the variety processes, procedures and functions; use and understand basic computer entry and processing skills.
• Adapts to changes in the work environment; Organizes and maintains levels of projects timeline demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Troubleshoots problems and determines action to be taken.

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The Following Personal Attributes/Skills are Required:

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English; fluency in Spanish highly desired.
• Ability to meet or exceed the company’s attendance and punctuality standards.
• Ownership of all assigned areas of responsibility.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• A sense of urgency and efficiency in all tasks required to complete.
• Excellent time management and multitasking skills; must be able to handle multiple priorities simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Adaptability/flexibility when encountering problems. Must be able to solve problems and implement solutions independently.
• Demonstrate people skills using good judgment and discretion.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, dependability, persistence.
• Ability to evaluate objectively, fairly, and consistently.
• Ability to use common tools.
• Ability to understand and follow directions as given.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Literacy in desktop technology (e.g., Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, etc.)
• Ability to comply with all safety regulations including the use of personal protective equipment.

Environmental and Safety Considerations:

• Possible exposure to heat, cold, dust, and moderate noise when working indoors.
• May be required to work with adhesives, power tools, forced air.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No official supervisory responsibilities.

People Interface:

The position requires contact both within the department and between departments on routine matters. Occasionally interfaces with management team at multiple levels of the organization.

Decision Making:

The position requires the use of judgment to plan and execute decisions to solve a problem or select a course of action for a standard or recognized method of operation.

Supervision Received:

Under general supervision of the Production Manager, assignments are both task-oriented and objective-oriented. Follows established procedures for routine work. Able to propose solutions and independently make decisions within a framework agreed upon with direct management.

Accountabilities:

After adequate training, the position requires a level of accountability to complete a pre-determined amount of work completed per shift.

Education and Experience:

• The minimum educational requirement to successfully perform this position is a high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate.
• Someone entering this position should have at least three (3) years of experience in performing similar work in a related field.
• At least two (2) years of experience in a fast-paced, operations type environment.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk and use hands to finger. The employee is frequently required to stand extended periods of time; reach with hands and arms below and above shoulder; climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, twist or crawl. The employee may be required to lift/carry 1-50 pounds when necessary.

PLEASE NOTE: Management reserves the right to change or otherwise modify the functions of this position description to meet the needs of the Company.