Maintenance Tech

Job DescriptionJob Description

• The primary objective of the maintenance technician is to ensure manufacturing is able to meet production goals through the maintenance, upkeep, repair and installation of various assets throughout the facility.
• The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintenance functions associated with mechanical and electrical equipment within the plant.
• Troubleshoot and make quality repairs to mechanical, electrical, steam, hydraulic and pneumatic power transmission and drive systems
• Remove, replace and bleed air from fluid on hydraulic systems before and after maintenance work.
• Remove and replace lubricant from mechanical systems eg gearboxes, bearings, slides etc.
• Troubleshoot and make quality repairs to piping, both Ferris and Non-Ferris metal, screwed, welded, flanged or otherwise coupled; shut-offs, controls, check valves, traps, strainers, and all devices normally found in process and service piping.
• Diagnose problems using the following tools: Hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical schematics, mechanical measurement devices, temperature and pressure gauges, dial gauges, electronic measurement devices, etc.
• Use common machine tools to cut, shape and form materials.
• Use appropriate hand tools to adjust, replace worn and broken parts of a structural, rotating, reciprocating or running nature.
• Weld, both electric and gas, flat weld and pipe welding in any position.
• Do sheet metal work for the repair of duct work, machinery guards, drip pans, tanks, vent hoods, and various other types of equipment using light to medium gauge metal.
• Communicate with maintenance, engineering and production personnel in a positive and professional manner.
• Follow LOTO procedures and wear proper PPE to maintain a safe working environment.
• Assist in keeping asset documentation up to date by identifying obsolete information, adding new instructions, drawings and manuals.
• Be compliant with all plant, corporate, Continental, safety, Indiana and government codes, standards and policies.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Maintenance Group Leader, Maintenance Supervisor, or Department Manager.
• Assist Maintenance Supervisor in daily duties.
• Be available for vacancy coverage and overtime as required from time to time.
• Maintain a clean, organized and professional workspace (Toolbox and equipment where work is executed)
• Perform other duties as directed by the Maintenance Supervision or Department Manager.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum 12 months of maintenance technician experience or equivalent is necessary, including troubleshooting & basic hydraulic and mechanical repair knowledge. 
• Consideration will be given to candidates with 5+ years of tire manufacturing experience in lieu of maintenance experience.
• Limited travel within the US is required.
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs. is required.