Maintenance Technician

OVERALL PURPOSE
This position is responsible to perform inspections, predictive & preventative maintenance, condition monitoring, diagnostics, troubleshooting, calibration, adjustments, and routine and emergency repairs of plant wide equipment to assure asset health care, production equipment reliability, and overall equipment effectiveness. Support installation and erection of new equipment and perform major rebuilds or upgrades of existing equipment. Maintenance of plant infrastructure, HVAC, lighting, overhead doors, etc.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Perform PM tasks, condition monitoring and predictive maintenance to prevent equipment breakdowns.
2. Inspect equipment, motors and vehicles for defects, misalignment, wear, excessive vibration, etc. Perform routine inspections, testing and repairs of all company vehicles and rolling stock including: forklifts, tractors, straddle carriers, articulated loaders, trucks, etc. Lubricate, calibrate and adjust equipment to maintain peak performance and established operating parameters.
3. Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, combustion and electrical problems to determine and correct root cause of problem or failure.
4. Assist in failure analysis of recurring problems Recommend shutdowns for emergency repairs or major rebuilds.
5. Dismantle, clean, repair, and reinstall equipment or components.
6. Build and install safety equipment such as guards and railings.
7. Analyze drawings, wiring diagrams and electrical and hydraulic schematics for troubleshooting, repair, calibration, modification, installation of new equipment, and servicing of all types of electronic devices and electronic control systems.
8. Sketch parts or designs and constructs adaptations or conversions of component parts.
9. Perform furnace refractory repairs and replacement as required.
10. Complete required maintenance/service records. Properly complete repair work orders.
11. Perform work in accordance with ECF’s ISO 9001 Quality Management System.

OTHER DUTIES

• Report defective material and faulty equipment to the supervisor immediately.
• Assist machine shop and heat treat employees in performance of their duties whenever necessary.
• Maintain working area in a clean, orderly and safe condition.
• Report all damage on a damage report.
• Follow Lean initiative program.
• Cover constrained work centers if needed.
• Observes all safety rules and regulations.
• Performs all other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE AND/OR TRAINING

• High School Diploma or GED

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS

• Must be able to pass Ramsey test,

WORK-RELATED KNOWLEDGE

• None required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS
– Identify problems, inform others, and provide information to assist with solving the problem.

VERBAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS
– Use verbal skills to communicate with co-workers or customers.

WRITTEN COMMUNICATION SKILLS
– Complete and maintain documentation/records; to effectively convey ideas and information both in written and oral form.

MATH SKILLS
– Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, ratios

COMPUTER SKILLS
– Other: EMP internal manufacturing computer system.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:
– General Office Equipment
– Hand tools (hammer, measuring devices, wrench, level, etc.)
– Power Hand tools (saws, drill press, grinders, sanders, etc.)
– Pneumatic tools (compressor, nailer, stapler, jack hammer, etc.)
– Welding tools (torch, plasma cutter, welder, etc.)
– Motorized Equipment (generators, pressure washer, fork lift, etc.)
– Heavy Equipment: (Loader and attachments, lift, etc.)
– Other (please specify): Machine tools, potentiometer, oscilloscope, pyrometer, gauges, thermal imaging, vibration sensors, chains, cables, straps, hydraulic lifts, jacks, overhead cranes, hoists,

MENTAL DEMANDS (Typically required on a regular basis to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.)

• Concentration/attentiveness
• High level of decision making (major impact on employer)
• Manage multiple projects/tasks
• Independent judgment and discretion Respond to unpredictability
• Read and comprehend instructions and work orders
• Respond to unpredictability
• Organize and Prioritize

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $29.60 - $33.60 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 3x12
• 4x12
• Day shift
• Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ellwood City, PA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location