Industrial Maintenance

Job Role/Summary:

The primary function of this position is to work independently or as a lead for the installation, repair and maintenance of all plant equipment and to perform the maintenance and upkeep of the building and grounds. 

Job Responsibilities:

Essential & Secondary Functions:

Safety:

• Responsible to follow all safety procedures and practices
• Help identify opportunities for safety improvements and assist in implementing the solutions as needed
• Follow OSHA, NEC, NFPA 70E, and any other local, state, and federal regulated guidelines.

Quality:

• Ensures and maintains the quality guidelines, procedures, and standards are consistently followed throughout the manufacturing operation.

Responsibility & Customer Focused:

• Responsible for preparing and maintaining all records associated with the work performed, including work orders, purchase orders, inventory records and all associated computer database inputs.
• Responsible for keeping their work area clean and orderly at all times following the 5S principles.
• May set-up equipment as needed.
• Create, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and electronic circuits

• Create, maintain, troubleshoot, program and optimize PLC programs and associated equipment.
• Assist with experimental equipment according to engineering instructions, technical manuals, and knowledge of electronic systems or components.

• Support 5S Lean practices: Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain. 
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment
• Develop innovative solutions
• Provide suggestions during incident investigations
• Ensure projects are completed on time
• Help maintain spare parts list and work with internal supplier to manage list
• Read technical manuals to understand equipment and controls
• Disassemble machinery and equipment when there is a problem
• Repair or replace broken or malfunctioning components
• Perform tests and run initial batches to make sure that the machine is running smoothly
• Detect minor problems by performing basic diagnostic tests
• Test malfunctioning machinery to determine whether major repairs are needed
• Adjust and calibrate equipment and machinery to optimal specifications
• Clean and lubricate equipment or machinery
• Move machinery and equipment

Integrity

• All tasks are to be performed in accordance with Grote’s safety & environmental procedures and within OSHA, NEC and NFPA 70E guidelines.
• Self-motivated to research and look for ways to improve on process and equipment.

Other Functions

• Required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties as requested by the Maintenance Manager or others as he designates.

Competencies:

• Safety Awareness
• Quality Driven
• Respectful
• Honesty
• Customer Driven
• Family Oriented
• Responsible
• Innovative
• Responsible Corporate Citizen
• Team Player
• Positive Attitude
• Detail Oriented
• Effective Communication (written and verbal)
• Results Oriented
• Process Improvement
• Cooperation with Others

Education, Experience, Training, Certifications and Licenses:

Degree or equivalent experience:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Associate degree in Industrial Technology and/or related certificate from an accredited institution or equivalent experience.

Years of experience:

• External applicants must have a minimum of 5 years ”hands on” experience in a manufacturing environment.

Training in:

• May have to complete all training and education specified in the Company’s Maintenance Training Program

Licenses in:

• As required

Certifications in:

• As required

Other requirements:

• Must successfully pass and pre-screening assessments.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge in:

• Advanced Manufacturing Operations including automation and robotics
• Capable of reading and understanding routings, control plans, blueprints and schematics
• Awareness of Arc Flash/ shock and all NFPA 70E requirements
• Electrical: AC/DC systems, relay controls, industrial wiring including NEC codes, power distribution, motor/motor controls, and variable frequency drives
• Mechanical: Hydraulics, pneumatics, systems, laser alignment
• PLC troubleshooting and advanced programming
• Use of Microsoft Office, Maintenance Planning Software, and Email (Outlook)

Skills in:

• Attention to detail
• Troubleshooting
• Multi-tasking
• Organization
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Using a computer & software

Demonstrated ability to:

• Perform maintenance tasks taught in the Industrial Maintenance I & II Training program
• Use hand and power tools
• Operate but not limited to process equipment, manual and motorized material handling equipment
• Perform necessary changeovers
• Perform quality checks and record as needed
• Interact with all levels of employees
• Work at a highly motivated level with a sense of urgency and dedication to accomplishing tasks
• Adapt to frequent changes in work environment & prioritization
• Work with general or minimal training
• Leverage existing and potential training

Experience with:

• Conflict resolution
• In-depth problem identification, analysis and resolution
• Prioritizing and executing multiple projects
• Teamwork
• Manufacturing Environment

Other:

• Must be proficient in the use of a personal computer, laptop, tablets
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office applications and data entry
• Extensive Excel experience and MS Project is a plus.

Travel:

• Less than 10%

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

In this section explain the work environment characteristics and physical demands which an employee encounters, while performing the essential functions of the position.

Work Environment :

• Manufacturing and/or professional environment
• Environment can be hot or cold depending on outside temperatures
• Requires flexibility to schedule and work hours
• Able to work overtime as needed
• Capable of using ladders, elevator lifts and working in high places