Facilities Maintenance Technician

Job Description:

Position Summary:

Contribute improvement ideas & suggestions to help continue the success of the plant. Associates will operate, maintain & troubleshoot all production equipment associated within the department to prevent and/or correct mechanical & electrical breakdowns following strict product safety & quality standards. Associates must have the ability & initiative to lead & participate in plant problem-solving teams, ability to apply problem-solving techniques, communicate effectively, demonstrate leadership & plan effectively. Interested individuals must be able to work in a fast paced, multifaceted environment & be able to communicate effectively. Must be able to work well in a team-based environment with limited supervision, and be available to work any shift, weekends and holidays as required.

Must be able to work well in a team-based environment with limited supervision, and be available to work any shift, weekends and holidays as required.

Key Responsibilities:

Associates will operate, maintain & fix all production equipment associated within the department to prevent and/or correct mechanical & electrical breakdowns following strict product safety & quality standards. Electrical/electronic repair in a manufacturing plant. Candidate will have experience with industrial, mechanical, electrical, computer systems. Knowledge of & capable of performing special technical skill (electrical repair, basic PLC skills, machining, welding tasks, high pressure gases).

Instrumentation experience, repair, and calibration. Knowledge of electrical installation & construction, AC/DC motor drives, gearboxes, hydraulics & pneumatics systems. Knowledge of or be willing and able to train in Maintenance Systems (SAP), lubricants & lubricating systems, & new technologies in predictive maintenance. Support continuous improvement programs through active participation in plant productivity programs. Comply and actively participate in all safety and environmental policies, procedures, and programs. Perform all tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Qualified applicants will have a high school diploma or GED; Associate's degree preferred.

• 2 years (Two 12-month periods) maintenance related experience , including a minimum of 1000 hours of on-the-job experience

• Must have knowledge of & capable of performing special technical skill (basic electrical troubleshooting, basic PLC skills, machining, welding tasks, high pressure gases)

• Must have a working knowledge of electrical installation & construction, AC/DC motor drives, gearboxes, hydraulics & pneumatics systems

• Must be able to move up to 50 lbs.

• Perform area housekeeping duties

• Experience with Windows based PCs

• Must be able to work well in a team-based environment with limited supervision, and be available to work any shift, weekends and holidays as required

• Ability to respond to common inquiries.

Other Job Requirements:

• Adhere to OHS policies and procedures and ensure a safe and healthy workplace environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be aware of potential exposure to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; and high noise areas.

Duration: 6 Months

Hrs/Wk: 40.00

CW Shift: (LSG) Detroit Non-Union Team A 6:00AM-6:30PM

Time Type: Full time