Maintenance Specialist

TenCate Grass Holding; Dayton (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

TenCate Grass Holding in Dayton, TN is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to install, analyze, maintain and repair mechanical and electrical production equipment. You will work closely with production and manufacturing engineering to deliver reliable maintenance support.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a technical electronics/electrical maintenance degree, strong diagnostic skills, ability to read blueprints and ladder logic, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; electronics/electrical maintenance degree preferred.
• Strong oral and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously.
• 5 years' experience in industrial multi-craft maintenance and electronics repair.
• HVAC, plumbing, hydraulic pneumatics preferred.
• Experience in equipment maintenance and repair of plant equipment.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Self-starter and motivated to work with minimum supervision; meet standards.
• Uses independent judgement diagnosing, planning, repairing and maintaining equipment.
• Competent to effect machine and electrical repairs.
• Reads blueprints, ladder logic, specs to repair production equipment.
• Trains others as required.
• Performs other duties as directed by Supervisor / Lead.

Skills

Independent judgement

Self-motivation

Oral communication

Project coordination

Technical interpretation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical degree in electronics / electrical maintenance

Tools

Blueprints

Ladder logic

Electrical test instruments

PLC programming terminals

Job description

1.1.1. NOTE: Each pay level will be evaluated by the Lead Maintenance Technician on the basis of certification, experience, as well as education at the discretion of the Lead Mechanic.

2. Scope:

2.1. Install, analyze, maintain and repair all type of mechanical and electrical production equipment. Work closely with production and manufacturing engineering to meet requirements for comprehensive maintenance support.

3. Summary of Position:

3.1. Analyze information from work orders, observation, verbal information from supervisors and operators, manufacturer manual, schematics, prints, and other sources to maintain equipment diagnosing and correcting malfunctions. Includes corrective, preventative and predictive maintenance.

4. Description: Please note, 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. Activities, duties, and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

4.1. Duties and Responsibilities:

4.1.1. Self-starter and motivated to work with minimum of supervision. Assume responsibility for attainment of all standards.

4.1.2. Uses independent judgement in diagnosing, planning, repairing and maintaining all type of equipment including the selecting and ordering of the tools and materials to complete work.

4.1.3. Competent to effect machine and electrical repairs.

4.1.4. Uses excellent technical interpretation and communication skills in understanding basic machine design, electrical circuits, electronics, electromechanical devices and PLC (including theory and practical application).

4.1.5. Reads and understands blueprints, ladder logic, technical specifications, sketches and verbal instructions to effect repairs on production equipment.

4.1.6. Uses appropriate precision measuring instruments, PLC programming terminals, electrical test instruments and other tools as needed.

4.1.7. Trains others as required

4.1.8. Performs other duties as directed by Supervisor / Lead. D

4.2. Qualifications:

4.2.1. High school diploma or equivalent. Technical degree in electronics / electrical maintenance.

4.2.2. Strong oral communication skills and interpersonal skills

4.2.3. Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously.

4.2.5. 5 years' experience in Industrial multi craft maintenance and electronics repair preferred.

4.2.6. HVAC, plumbing, hydraulic pneumatics preferred

4.2.7. Experience in equipment maintenance, repair of plant equipment.

4.2.8. Valid driver’s license.

5. Supervisory Responsibilities:

5.1. None

6.1.Operates in non-temperature-controlled manufacturing facility.

6.2.This is an onsite job and is NOT remote. Regular and predictive attendance is mandatory.

7. Physical Demands:

7.1.Must be able to stand / walk 100% of shift, must be able to work rotating shifts.

7.2. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. as required.

7.3. Required to stand for long periods of time (12 hours shifts).

7.4. May involve repetitive motions.

7.5. May also engage in frequent bending stooping, squatting, pushing, pulling or parts and containers.

7.6. Due to the open environment, must be able to work in various weather and temperature conditions to include extreme heat, humidity and cold.

8. Reports to:

8.1.Directly to Lead Maintenance Mechanic

9. Work Authorization:

9.1.Before being hired, all new employees will be required to show documentation as proof of authorization to work in the United States via the E-Verify system.