Maintenance Technician

TotalEnergies; Hutchinson (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

TotalEnergies in Hutchinson, KS is seeking a Maintenance Technician to repair and maintain machinery and equipment within the facility. You will receive job assignments and report results to the Maintenance Group Leader on your shift.

The role requires hands-on electrical/controls troubleshooting, mechanical repair, and routine preventive maintenance, with the ability to read blueprints and wiring diagrams. An associate degree and 2–5 years of industrial maintenance experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year technical school studying applied trades.
• 2–5 years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably in rubber, plastics, injection or extrusion manufacturing.
• Proven experience with complex electrical/controls troubleshooting and equipment installation/commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Observes devices and equipment in operation and troubleshoots problems.
• Dismantles and reassembles equipment to make necessary repairs.
• Examines form and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
• Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments.
• Repairs or replaces defective parts and installs special functional and structural parts.
• Performs routine preventive maintenance (lubrication, filter changes, belt inspections).
• Working knowledge of PLCs, motor controls, and pneumatic/hydraulic systems.
• Performs electrical troubleshooting (motors, starters, sensors, relays) up to 480V.
• Sets up and operates drill press, grinder and other metal working tools to make and repair parts.
• Performs basic housekeeping and organization of maintenance shop/parts area.
• Updates Maintenance (software) records with accurate diagnostics and parts usage to support planning.
• Interprets technical manuals, wiring diagrams, and blueprints.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical repair

Preventive maintenance

Reading blueprints

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Associate degree

Tools

PLC programming

Job description

Activités
SUMMARY:
The Maintenance Technician is a multi-skilled craftsperson responsible for repairing and maintaining
machinery, plants and equipment within the facility. He/she receives job assignments and reports
results to the Maintenance Group Leader assigned to each respective shift.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Observes devices and equipment in operation and troubleshoots problems.
• Dismantles and reassembles equipment to make necessary repairs.
• Examines form and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
• Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments.
• Repairs or replaces defective parts. Installs special functional and structural parts in devices.
  

Lubricates and cleans parts. Performs routine preventive maintenance (lubrication, filter
changes, belt inspections)

• Working knowledge of PLCs (program/modify logic), motor controls, and pneumatic/hydraulic
  

systems

• Performs various electro-mechanical maintenance functions. Performs electrical
  troubleshooting (motors, starters, sensors, relays) up to 480V

• Sets up and operates drill press, grinder and other metal working tools to make and repair
  parts.

• Performs basic housekeeping and organization of maintenance shop/parts area
• Updates Maintenance (software) records with accurate diagnostics and parts usage to support
  planning

• Interprets technical manuals, wiring diagrams, and blueprints
• Other job duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year technical school studying applied trades,

plus 2–5 years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably in rubber, plastics, injection or
extrusion manufacturing. Proven experience with complex electrical/controls troubleshooting
and equipment installation/commissioning.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability
required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
The Essential Functions. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
No certificates or license is required (electric license desired), the employee must cover the essential
duties and have the experience to prove it, also be willing to further his education with any experience
that will help him perform his job in a more efficient manner (after work hours welding classes, after
work hours machine shop classes, etc.).
Supervisory Responsibilities None.
TEAM SKILLS:
Demonstrated team-building skills such as cooperation, information sharing, task sharing, timely
completion of assignments, good listening and communication skills and overall respect for other
team members
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to
write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group
situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Ability to read
and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure
manuals.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions,
percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Basic computer literacy (email, navigation, data entry). Ability to receive, read, and close out work
orders. Can log downtime, parts used, and completion notes accurately
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where
only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written,
oral, diagram, electric diagram or schedule form.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid
conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, extreme heat, risk of electrical
shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee
to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made
to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands
to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally
required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee
must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth
perception, and ability to adjust focus.
HEALTH AND SAFETY:
Actively support our Health Safety and Environmental policy, immediately report all Safety hazards
and correct them when safely able to do so.
Participate in all required Safety Training, meetings, inspects, and use all required PPE.
Informations supplémentaires
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