Job Title:  Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician 

Job Description / Responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY: To be responsible for the electrical and mechanical maintenance of plant and equipment at Flint Group Arden.  To assist in conjunction with others, the optimization of manufacturing processes which produce various consumables sold to the printing industry.  Must be able to maintain standards of service and quality defined by Flint Group.

Responsibilities:

• Use various tools and equipment to repair or install manufacturing or facility equipment to ensure effective operations. 
• Multi-craft responsibilities with emphasis on electrical.  Will be responsible for mechanical and preventative tasks also.
• Perform maintenance service or repairs in the following areas; general machine service, electrical and mechanical repair, welding, and HVAC.
• Maintain equipment function, perform preventative maintenance, and support production set ups.
• Ability to understand and follow electrical and mechanical schematics.
• Readily use root cause analysis and problem­ solving skills to diagnose most mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or electrical system failures.
• Understanding of program logic, complex electrical control systems, and various process controllers.
• May assist in design of new equipment or systems.
• Train new maintenance technicians when required.
• Work with limited supervision in a multi-craft environment.
• Fabricate replacement and new parts for manufacturing machinery using machining equipment (Lathes, Mills, etc.).
• Operate powered industrial trucks.
• This position may require annual training on Hazardous Material and Hazardous Waste Handling depending on specific job assignment with the department.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Some weekend work will be required.

Qualifications:

• Versed with electrical troubleshooting of PLC’s, variable frequency drives, sensors, HMI, 3-phase power.
• Must be able to read wiring schematics; knowledge of AC / DC motors and wiring.
• Must be safety cautious
• Good time management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills to relate with all members of the team
• Ability to meet deadlines when given projects/tasks

Education & Experience: 

• High school diploma or GED and 2 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with troubleshooting and repair of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic production machines.
• Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written communications
• Ability to analyze and solve problems
• Strong organizational skills

Preferred:

• Two or Four year Degree
• Lean manufacturing and continual process improvement experience