Maintenance Technician

vitrocareers; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

vitrocareers is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join the Maintenance Department. The incumbent provides technical assistance across Maintenance, Engineering, Production and Quality Control to resolve equipment or process problems, and supports coordination, oversight, and training as assigned.

The role requires a two-year technical degree in Industrial Maintenance (or related) and 2+ years of maintenance experience; up to 5 years preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; two-year technical degree preferred.
• Two years of maintenance technician or related experience required; five years preferred.
• Experience with PLCs, robotics, and plant electrical systems is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to Maintenance, Engineering, Production and Quality Control to resolve equipment or process problems.
• Assist with coordination, job oversight, work assignment, design, engineering, and problem analysis.
• Write work orders and procedures to correct malfunctions or improve equipment and processes.
• Train maintenance and production staff on new or modified equipment and plant technologies.
• Recommend spare parts and inventory levels; work with Storeroom on stock control.
• Assist in specifying, designing or programming maintenance related items and standards.
• Perform general maintenance tasks and participate in plant teams and meetings.
• Maintain knowledge of plant equipment and processes and ensure safety and confidentiality.

Skills

PLC programming

Robotics programming

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical maintenance

Schematic reading

Pneumatics

Instrumentation

Electric drives

Team communication

Glass fabrication equipment

Education

Two year technical degree in Industrial Maintenance

High school diploma

Job description

Job Summary

The incumbent works as a member of the Maintenance Department and provides technical assistance to Maintenance, Engineering, Production and Quality Control Departments in resolving equipment or process problems of an immediate or developmental nature. Assist the Maintenance Supervisor with coordination, job oversight, work assignment, design, engineering, technical troubleshooting, training, problem analysis and programming as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides technical assistance to Maintenance in resolving day-to-day maintenance or production problems involving production equipment. Maintains an up-to-date basic knowledge of all plant equipment and processes as each area is closely dependent upon the other.
• Investigate equipment development problems and propose solutions. Initiates method of accomplishing solutions if approved by the Maintenance Supervisor. Provides input to others also assigned to accomplish solution.
• Writes work orders and procedures as required to correct malfunctions or improve equipment or processes, both on the short and long-term range.
• Provides and assists with technical training to Maintenance and Production employees in the use of new or modified equipment within specific areas of accountability. Trains Maintenance Technicians 2 & 3 on plant technologies; PLS’s, Servo’s, Robotics, AC Drives, etc.
• Works with Maintenance, Engineering, Production and Purchasing to determine new products and equipment to be tested. Help establish parameters for evaluating new products and equipment and assist in the actual testing.
• Recommends spare parts, instrumentation and supplies, etc., as necessary. Advise the Storeroom Supervisor on stock levels. Recommends stores additions and reductions to maintain proper inventory of parts and supplies used in specific areas of accountability.
• May specify, design or program maintenance related items. Assists in determining standards for equipment, components, design, and programming. Keeps software, parts, and documentation up to date.
• Perform all general maintenance work as assigned. Participate in Maintenance, PIT, and other plant teams and meetings pertinent to areas of accountability.
• • The incumbent must possess excellent demonstrated technical skills and knowledge in the maintenance of glass fabricating equipment including quality and safety awareness.
  • Demonstrate skills with PLC and robotics programming, computer proficiency, machine electronics and mechanical, schematics and drawing reading, pneumatics, instrumentation, electric drives, and plant power systems.
  • The incumbent must be able to work and communicate effectively with employees at all levels within the plant organization and with PGW employees, customers and suppliers outside of Works #27 and be knowledgeable of plant security and confidentiality policies.
  • The incumbent must be self-motivated, reliable, and able to work productively and efficiently with minimum supervision.
  • Must be available for call-ins on shifts or weekends to assist with technical problems.
  • Assigns and provides job oversight when the maintenance supervisor is not in the plant.

Education / Experience

• High School degree required. Two (2) year technical degree in Industrial Maintenance or related area preferred.
• Two (2) years of previous maintenance technician, industrial electrician or related experience required. Five (5) years of experience preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, SAFETY and WORK ENVIRONMENT

1. Must be able to work a rotating day/night schedule.
2. Must be able to safely operate a forklift.
3. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
4. Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
5. Associate must follow posted security procedures at all times while in the building.
6. Must follow all PPE requirements.

This job description does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed. Employees occupying this position will be required to follow any other-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor or management. Furthermore, this does not establish a contract for employment and is subject to change at the discretion of the employer.