Utility Maintenance Technician

ELLWOOD; Hermitage (Mercer County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company based in Hermitage, PA, is seeking a full-time Utility Maintenance Technician. This role involves carrying out preventative maintenance on a variety of machine tools, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring that operations run smoothly. Ideal candidates should have knowledge of hydraulic/pneumatic systems, strong analytical abilities, and a valid driver's license. A high school diploma is required, and previous experience in a manufacturing setting is preferred.

Qualifications

• One or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read/interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and machining equipment.

Responsibilities

• Complete preventative maintenance on machine tools for hydraulics and pneumatic systems.
• Monitor and provide corrections for machine coolant conditions.
• Operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and material handling equipment.

Skills

Intermediate knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems

Mechanical/analytical skills

Proficiency with common hand tools and power tools

Strong computer skills

Ability to troubleshoot equipment issues

Analytical and problem-solving abilities

Teamwork and self-motivation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Standard mechanics set of tools

Job description

We are currently seeking a full-time Utility Maintenance Technician for our facility in Hermitage, PA. This non-exempt position may require overtime, weekends, rotating shifts, and on-call duties as needed.

Primary Responsibilities

This position’s primary responsibilities include completing CNC and manual equipment preventative maintenance schedules by completing fluid, filter and media refreshments. Additionally, the role will be responsible for leading in the operation and set-up of the full-throw fatigue tester at Ellwood Crankshaft and Machine, including setups and computer interfacing.

Responsibilities will include

• Preventative maintenance on machine tools for hydraulics and pneumatic systems.
• Performing oil, filter and line changes.
• Monitoring machine coolant condition and providing correction as needed.
• Ensuring machine preventative maintenance schedules are performed on a regular basis.
• Providing preventative maintenance to mobile equipment and vehicles.
• Assisting with other duties, assignments, and projects as required.
• Operating overhead cranes, forklifts, and material handling equipment.
• Assisting Maintenance Dept personnel with machine repairs and scheduled PM activity.
• Supporting production personnel and providing periodic training for daily preventive maintenance activity.

Minimum Qualifications

• Intermediate knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Mechanical/analytical skills demonstrated via an examination.
• Proficiency with common hand tools and power tools.
• Strong computer skills.
• Familiar with manufacturing processes and machining equipment.
• Machine tool experience or manufacturing equipment working knowledge.
• Must have a standard mechanics set of tools, including wrenches, sockets and screwdrivers.
• One or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to read/interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Ability to work well with a team as well as independently and be very self-motivated.
• Must be results oriented with a strong desire to succeed.
• Proven track record of continuous improvement.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license.

Physical Requirements

This position will require occasional material handling up to 100 pounds including floor lifts, shoulder lifts, overhead lifts, etc. The position will require occasional pushing and pulling material handling up to 50 pounds. The position will require frequent bending, climbing, kneeling and squatting and constant walking, bending and reaching. The physical demand category of this position is heavy.