What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician (REQ372) position at Spartech?
Maintenance Technician
Cape Girardeau, MO
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Join the Cape Girardeau– Spartech Team!
We are currently looking for a Maintenance Technician to join our team to support our machine maintenance and variety of customers. If you meet the qualifications and want to make a difference in a fast-paced environment with a company large enough to offer you room to grow but not so large you become “just a number”, and who has a large focus on safety and success, Spartech might be the ideal company for you!
Job Summary
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for safely completing maintenance assignments to build, repair and/or maintain all equipment in good operating condition as quickly and accurately as possible; while keeping associated costs to a minimum to help meet Plant goals. The Maintenance Technician is expected to be multi-skilled and able to contribute to plant maintenance activities in a variety of craft disciplines. This position reports to the Cape Girardeau, MO Maintenance Manager.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Completes projects with minimal guidance showing a proactive attitude to minimizing equipment down time and lost production capability.
- Troubleshoots mechanical devices in operation. Dismantles and examines devices to gain access to and remove defective parts. Adjusts, repairs or replaces defective parts.
- Sets up and operates shop machinery such as drill press, grinders, band saws, cutting torch, welder. etc. Uses hand tools and pneumatic tools to modify or repair parts and equipment.
- Installs new or repairs/modifies electronic, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment as needed.
- Improves reliability and up-time of all equipment. Takes a proactive approach to equipment issues with a preventive maintenance mentality.
- Operates forklift and aerial lift platform as needed.
- Researches supplies, parts and tools needed to efficiently complete work orders.
- Assists in identifying and maintaining an accurate inventory of parts by effective utilization of a CMMS.
- Contributes to upkeep and updating of required paperwork such as records, maintenance logs, documents, manuals, drawings, PM logs, etc.
- Supports the vision, mission and guiding principles of the company.
- Follows applicable Safety, Health and Environmental rules and guidelines while performing job duties.
- Maintains departmental housekeeping standards.
- Other duties as assigned.
