Maintenance Technician - Valparaiso, United States - Dynatect Manufacturing

Dynatect Manufacturing

Verified Company

Valparaiso, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Trainee on 1st shift, long term on 2nd shift

1st shift: 6am to 2:30pm

2nd shift: 3pm to 11:30pm

DESCRIPTION:

This position will be responsible for maintaining production equipment enabling safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations. Additional responsibilities of maintaining building and property are included.

To accomplish this, it will require them to:

Perform routine maintenance on equipment and determine when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
Service, repair, adjust, and test machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical or electronic (PLC) principles.
Inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Watch gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Repair machines or systems using the needed tools.
Read and interpret various written instructions - blueprints, schematics, specifications.

PRIMARY ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Maintenance Technician primary responsibilities are:

Work in a safe and courteous manner treating everyone with dignity and respect. Perform all work safely and identify/resolve safety risks for others.
Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments, according to production specifications.
Reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work.
Dismantle machines and remove parts for repair, using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or hoists.
Record production, repair, and machine maintenance information.
Read work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance.
Set up and operate machines and adjust controls to regulate operations.
Collaborate with other workers to repair or move machines, machine parts, or equipment.
Start machines and observe mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems.
Inspect or test damaged machine parts and mark defective areas or advise management of repair needs.
Schedule and perform preventative maintenance.
Inventory and requisition machine parts, equipment, and other supplies so that stock can be maintained and replenished.
Perform building/property maintenance that may include repairs, welding, plumbing, carpentry, and electrical work.
Develop service contracts to handle repairs beyond internal capabilities.
Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, quality of product, and efficiencies.
All other duties will be directed by the management of the company.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

High School Diploma/GED and 3 years' experience in maintenance acquired in hands on experience supporting a production facility.
Welding certification
Electrical certification
Hydraulic, pneumatic, and PNC Control experience.
Experience repairing CNC and Injection Molding machines.
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with internal and external personnel.
Ability to effectively utilize windowsbased office software.
Willingness to work in fast paced work environment.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Must possess or could obtain a Dynatect forklift license.

Benefits: