Production Maintenance Technician

Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc. in Savannah, GA is looking for Production Maintenance Technicians.

Summary

The Production Maintenance Technician conducts machine setup, troubleshooting, repairs and preventive maintenance service. This role is also responsible for performing general building and grounds maintenance to ensure a safe working environment.

The ideal candidate will have at least two years’ experience in industrial/manufacturing maintenance. Advanced troubleshooting, mechanical inclination, and resourcefulness are essential for the position.

Why Should You Apply?

• Full-Time Direct Hourly Opportunity
• Day Shift
• Excellent Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) Matching)
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement and on-the-job training
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Committed to quality product and services
• Great working environment and culture
• Employee Appreciation Programs and Events

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs expert level break-fix & preventative maintenance. This includes but is not limited to: observing devises in operation to locate root cause of problem; dismantling devices to gain access to and remove defective parts; examining parts to detect imperfections; adjustment of functional parts of devices and control instruments; repair and/or replacement of defective parts; testing of device to observe performance; and performing tests for electrical circuitry and mechanical systems; reconditioning and repairing machine tools.
• Identifies and sources parts, supplies and repair items as necessary.
• Performs evaluations of alternatives to improve cost and / or reliability of equipment.
• Independently performs maintenance as per industry standards.
• Works with Planner Scheduler to optimize preventative maintenance procedures.
• May be required to setup and operate multiple machining operations including but not limited to: lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts. May perform welding tasks.
• Complies with 5S and housekeeping standards.
• Leads, drives and participates in CI activities-processes, results and cost savings using CI tools and methodology.
• Provides assistance to lower-level technicians and leadership to project teams. Performs expert functions as a part of training and development.
• Troubleshoots and analyzes complex control systems to resolve in-depth software/ hardware and configuration problems.
• Utilizes predictive maintenance technologies to collect equipment performance data. Observes trends and makes recommendations.
• Updates records and reviews CMMS history and analyzes data.
• Completes and conducts on-the-job training and technical self-study programs for career development.
• Follows all safety related policies, rules, regulations, technical instructions and guidelines. Situational awareness and identify unsafe behaviors and conditions.
• Operate man lift to clean high bay structures and change lights as needed;
• Operate industrial truck to perform duties within plant;

Knowledge, Skills, & Education 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education and/or Experience: High School diploma or equivalent. Technical or manufacturing certificate program from college or technical school; and a minimum of two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Computer Skills: Computer skills including electronic mail, word processing, email etc
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, bend, talk and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and working environment may be loud. The employee will be required to adhere to Mitsubishi and customer safety procedures including but not limited to, the use of personal protection equipment (hardhat, masks, safety glasses, goggles, hearing and fall protection).

Mitsubishi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer actively seeking to diversify the workforce and is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. Therefore, all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable law, are strongly encouraged to apply.