Maintenance Specialist

Tencate Grass; Dayton (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Tencate Grass is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to install, analyze, maintain and repair mechanical and electrical production equipment. You will work with production and engineering to meet maintenance requirements and ensure reliability.

Responsibilities include diagnosing malfunctions, performing corrective and preventive maintenance, reading schematics and PLCs, and training others as needed. This onsite role requires strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent; technical degree preferred in electronics/electrical maintenance.
• Proven ability to diagnose, plan, repair and maintain electrical/mechanical equipment.
• Experience with reading blueprints, ladder logic, and technical specs.

Responsibilities

• Analyze information from work orders and manuals to diagnose and fix malfunctions.
• Perform corrective, preventive and predictive maintenance on production equipment.
• Read blueprints, schematics and PLC logic to troubleshoot and repair systems.
• Train others as required and assist supervisor as directed.

Skills

Self-starter

Independent judgment

Oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; technical degree in electronics/electrical maintenance

Tools

PLC programming terminals

Electrical test instruments

Precision measuring instruments

Blueprints & schematics

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.