Sr. Maintenance Tech

Schedule:  Day Shift

SUMMARY OF POSITION:   Performs preventative and complex maintenance on all types of equipment and facilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Installs, repairs, and maintains in accordance with machine manuals, prints, or by referral to building codes without assistance:
• Production equipment with strong focus on metal fabrication machine maintenance and troubleshooting. Machine types include Laser Cutting, CNC Turret, Punch Press, Water Jet and Press Brake.  Machine manufacturers include Amada, Trumpf, Omax and Haas.
• Physical structures.
• Electrical wiring.
• Plumbing and fixtures.
• Advanced troubleshooting of machine issues utilizing ladder logic and electrical diagrams.
• Major machine component troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repairs such as drives, motors, pumps, spindles, ball screws, mechanical and electrical evaluation.
• Perform machine alignment of equipment after moves or repairs.
• Manage spare part inventory of common wear items to reduce equipment downtime. 
• Daily proactive communication to production and management on equipment repair status.
• Advanced knowledge of multiple machine/control platforms.
• Minimize external service calls by completing advanced machine repairs.
• Manage and drive completion of work requests to maintain a low number of open work orders.
• Consistent demonstration of on time PM completion.  Proactive submission of approved extensions when a PM cannot be completed on time.
• Assure all policies and procedures are followed and safety precautions are taken to reduce the risk of injury.
• Demonstrated on call support for repair of critical equipment during off-shifts and weekends.
• Mentor less advanced Maintenance Technicians.
• Required to train others in similar roles.

OCCASIONAL DUTIES: 

• Facility and ground maintenance.
• Occasional travel may be necessary.
• Occasional use of personal vehicle may be needed for pickup/delivery of machine parts.
• Other maintenance and facilities duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION:  High school diploma or equivalent.  Minimum of five years previous CNC operation and maintenance experience is required.

• Must be able to read both blueprints and schematics.
• Be willing to attend school for training as needed.
• Experience and advanced knowledge using common troubleshooting and maintenance equipment (i.e. dial indicator, multimeter, machine square & level, ball bar device).
• Demonstrated ability to ensure repairs are completed and equipment is returned to operational state outside normal business hours.          

SKILLS:  Must have skills in motor and engine, single and 3-phase electric, pneumatic equipment, PLCs, and general mechanical aptitude. Must have computer literacy skills. Strong initiative required to accomplish departmental and corporate objectives. Interpersonal communication and teamwork skills required. Strong organizational skills required. Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Good problem-solving skills are required to utilize continuous improvement skills. Ability to perform diversified tasks. Ability to demonstrate good customer service skills by being responsive and following up to customer needs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:   The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

• Work environment: Work performed in a Plant environment.  Exposure to elements such as odor, noise, dust, heat, cold, chemical and other elements.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Paragon Medical provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.