Maintenance Technician Day Shift

Premium-Guard-Incorporated; Hebron Estates (KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

PGI is seeking a maintenance technician to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain manufacturing and facility equipment to ensure safe, efficient operation and production targets are met.

The role covers interpreting schematics and operating manuals, performing predictive and preventive maintenance, and supporting training and continuous improvement on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years applied training in mechanical and/or electrical troubleshooting and repair of industrial equipment/machinery.
• Education and/or experience equivalent to 3–5 years.
• Basic communication skills to receive and convey information and train others.
• Hand/eye coordination to use hand tools and measure devices.
• Stand, squat, kneel and bend for long periods; move between stations.
• Lift/push/pull up to 30 lbs regularly and up to 50 lbs frequently.

Responsibilities

• Interprets drawings, manuals, wiring diagrams and electrical schematics to diagnose issues.
• Diagnoses and repairs production machinery and equipment to maintain quality and production standards.
• Performs preventive and predictive maintenance to keep systems running smoothly.
• Teardown, modification or relocation of equipment as needed; may operate forklifts, welders, and torches.
• Communicates issues to supervision and supports continuous improvement and training.

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEW:PGI is a privately held company, established in 1996. We are a leading supplier of private label solutions in the automotive industry. Our focus is on designing, manufacturing and distributing products for automotive, diesel, power-sports and specialty filter markets. Our supply chain network now branches across the Pacific and into South America.POSITION SUMMARYTroubleshoot, repair and maintain manufacturing and facility equipment/machinery in efficient, safe operating condition. Provide guidance and support regarding equipment operation to team members in order to facilitate the achievement of scheduled production volume within acceptable safety, quality and scrap levels. May perform other duties as assigned.1st shift works Monday-Friday 7:00am – 3:30p,2nd Shift works Monday-Friday 3:30pm-12:00amESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSInterprets drawings, operation manuals, wiring diagrams, electrical schematics and/or manufacturer’s specifications.Diagnoses problems with production machinery and equipment and determines how to correct them. Troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains all types of machines and equipment, including conveyors, presses, programmable logic controllers, and electrical/electronic circuitry.Keeps machinery and equipment in efficient, safe operating condition in order to maintain quality and production standards.Performs total predictive maintenance and preventative maintenance to ensure machines and systems run smoothly and efficiently.Schedules and performs machine teardown to make repairs and modifications. May dismantle, move, install and erect equipment.May operate various types of equipment related to maintenance functions, such as forklift, welders, and cutting torches.Promotes teamwork and contributes to team efforts by communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs. Keeps supervision informed of any problems associated with maintenance activities, and takes action to provide support for resolution of problems and continuous improvement. Aids in training employees in maintenance-related duties.Performs general housekeeping tasks and keeps work area clean, organized and free of scrap, debris, etc.EDUCATIONBroad knowledge of various trade fundamentals, with specialized trade skills in either the electrical or mechanical area.Education and/or experience equivalent to 3-5 years applied training in mechanical and/or electrical troubleshooting and repair of industrial equipment/machinery. For positions with electrical emphasis, education and/or experience with electrical troubleshooting and repair of 3-phase, 480 volt equipment and programmable logic controllers or comparable equipment.Basic communication skills to receive and convey information concerning problems encountered while performing job duties and to train employees with less proficiency.Hand/eye coordination to use hand tools and to operate various gauges and measuring devices.Stand, squat, kneel and bend for long periods of time regularly. Move between various work stations frequently.Push/pull and reach with hands and arms frequently. Flexibility to safely position body in unique positions.Lift/push/pull up to 30 lbs. regularly and up to 50 lbs. frequently.Work in an industrial environment with exposure to noise, possible temperature extremes, dirt, solvents, paper dust, etc.