Maintenance Technician

Sierra Pacific Windows; Merrill (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Pacific Windows is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to maintain and repair mechanical systems in our Wisconsin facility. You will troubleshoot and service machines, install electrical components, and ensure optimum operation of hydraulic, pneumatic, and motor control systems.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, alignment, balancing, and the use of welding and cutting tools, as well as lifting equipment and rigging as needed.

Qualifications

• 2 years' recent verifiable related work history or equivalent education.
• Proficient in welding, cutting, and using hand tools for repairs.
• Experience with motor control circuits, 480V 3-phase motors, starters, electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Working knowledge of pneumatics, pumps, belts, conveyors, and bearings.
• Proven experience using forklift, man lift, and most rigging equipment.

Responsibilities

• Run, maintain, and repair mechanical parts and machinery in a manufacturing facility.
• Troubleshoot, install, replace, and repair machines and equipment including mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Assemble, install, and maintain mechanical systems for efficient operation.
• Perform preventive maintenance, inspect drives, motors, belts, and fluids.
• Operate and maintain hand tools, welding equipment, forklifts, and lifting devices.

Skills

Welding

Mechanical repair

Hand tools

Forklift operation

Rigging equipment

Motor control circuits

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Bearings

Pumps

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Welding equipment

Power tools

Conduit & wiring

Calipers / micrometers

Rigging gear

Job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Run Maintain and repair all mechanical parts and
• machinery in a manufacturing facility Troubleshoot, install, replace,
• and repair machines and equipment including mechanical, pneumatic, and
• hydraulic systems Assist with Motion Control, PLC, MMI, and HMI
• programming, troubleshooting, and repair Install electrical components
• such as conduit, wiring, motor controls, starters, VFD, and soft starts
• Dismantle machinery and equipment, locate cause of malfunctioning or
• mechanical breakdown, replace parts from sock or fabricate replacement
• parts as needed Fabricate machine components for repairs and
• improvements of mechanical devices Effectively conduct and assess
• diagnostic tests to ensure optimum system functionality Assemble,
• install, and proactively maintain mechanical systems, machinery, and
• equipment for efficient operation Operate arc welder, cutting torch,
• hand tools, forklift, and welding truck Fabricate, weld, mill, and lathe
• as needed Rig, lift, and move heavy equipment Perform general
• maintenance in a safe and efficient manner and maintain a clean work
• area Work may consist of various shifts and overtime including weekends
• and holidays during busy production times Perform routine maintenance,
• such as inspecting drives, motors, or belts, checking fluid levels,
• replacing filters, or doing other preventive maintenance actions.
• Inspect, operate, or test machinery or equipment to diagnose machine
• malfunctions. Adjust functional parts of devices or control instruments,
• using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, or straightedges. Repair machines,
• equipment, or structures, using tools such as hammers, hoists, saws,
• drills, wrenches, or equipment such as precision measuring instruments
• or electrical or electronic testing devices. Diagnose mechanical
• problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair
• manuals, or parts catalogs, as necessary. Design new equipment to aid in
• the repair or maintenance of machines, mechanical equipment, or building
• structures. Clean or lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, or other parts
• of machinery. Align and balance new equipment after installation.
• Dismantle machines, equipment, or devices to access and remove defective
• parts, using hoists, cranes, hand tools, or power tools. Plan and lay
• out repair work, using diagrams, drawings, blueprints, maintenance
• manuals, or schematic diagrams. Set up and operate machine tools to
• repair or fabricate machine parts, jigs, fixtures, or tools. Paint or
• repair roofs, windows, doors, floors, woodwork, plaster, drywall, or
• other parts of building structures. Provide groundskeeping services,
• such as landscaping or snow removal. Operate cutting torches or welding
• equipment to cut or join metal parts. Inspect used parts to determine
• changes in dimensional requirements, using rules, calipers, micrometers,
• or other measuring instruments.

OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2 years\' recent verifiable related work history or equivalent education
• Proficient in welding, cutting, and using hand tools for repairs
• Experience using motor control circuits, 480 volt 3-phase AC/DC motors, starters, electrical, and hydraulic systems
• Working knowledge of pneumatics, pumps, motors, gearboxes, conveyors, and bearings
• Proven experience using forklift, man lift, and most rigging equipment
• Ability to recognize, report, and repair mechanical defects