Maintenance Technician

Overview
The associate filling this position will perform maintenance repairs to the facility and all equipment. The scope of this maintenance position will include electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, basic carpentry, plumbing, cutting and welding and any new equipment installations. This associate will perform regularly scheduled preventative maintenance duties as well as immediate service as required to facilitate on-going operations. The maintenance technician will need to document and sign work orders verifying the tasks performed and materials utilized. Shift work may be required to cover vacancies or needed repairs on all shifts. Overtime may be required to cover customer requirements or maintenance activities.

Principal Accountabilities

The following are the essential job contributions; however, other duties may be assigned:

• Perform all duties in a safe working manner consistent with business policies and governmental regulations
• Maintain all manufacturing equipment, the facility and its grounds
• Respond to emergency production support requests in a timely manner
• Perform preventative maintenance duties
• Purchase and prepare requisitions for all maintenance items and replacement parts
• Create documentation (written or electronic) of work performed and materials used
• Maintain minimum and maximum maintenance spare parts inventory, MRO inventories and critical parts inventory.
• Assist in updating or developing safe operating procedures
• Maintain appropriate and accurate records in compliance with AOT’s record retention matrix
• Maintain necessary equipment preventive maintenance schedules and events as necessary or required.
• Assist Coordinators in training production associates as needed
• Assist on production floor as needed

Requirements

• Technical school certification (e.g., mechanical, electrical, pneumatic)
• Two plus years’ job experience in manufacturing maintenance technician role
• An understanding of industrial electrical systems, PLC’s, AC drives, and Servos drives
• Experience in maintaining mechanical equipment, conveyor systems, motors, gearboxes, and pumps. Additionally metal fabrication, cutting, welding, plumbing, pipefitting etc., along with some woodworking.
• Knowledge of air compressor(s), air dryer(s) and medium pressure air system(s) around 200 PSI Preventive Maintenance practices.
• Experience in the operation and maintenance of HVAC systems.
• Understand or learn about fire suppression systems and related equipment that are essential to plant safety and production.
• Computer experience, Microsoft applications, electronic data entry methods (PLEX).
• Problem solving and decision making: Able to seek out information and determine the source of the problem; anticipate difficulties to be overcome; take appropriate action using sound judgment.
• Follow directions: Able to comply with established procedures; follow instructions that are routine or unique to daily operations.
• Tolerance/patience: Able to endure difficult or unpleasant situations while maintaining a cooperative attitude; deal with frustration and frequent change, disruptions or time demands.
• · Motivation: Able to be self-starting and to achieve a high activity level in individuals as well as groups; demonstrate active efforts to influence events rather than passive acceptance; understand the importance of work and the desire to achieve goals.
• Tenacity: Able to stay with a problem or task until the matter is settled; willing to make personal sacrifice to achieve a goal.
• Work Standards: Able to pursue a high level of excellence in all situations; do a good job for its own sake.
• Customer Service: Able to follow-up with others to ensure that work performed is satisfactory; always seeking to continuously improve processes/equipment to better aid associates in their job performance; welcomes and solicits ideas willingly from others.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Accuride is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the applicable federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment and hiring. It is Accuride’s policy and practice to provide and promote equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. It is also Accuride’s policy and practice to hire, train, promote, compensate, and administer all employment practices without regard to color, race, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), age, marital status, medical condition, pregnancy, religion, veteran status, national origin, disability, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status in accordance with the requirements of federal, state, and local law.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have problem solving and decision making skills?
• Do you have knowledge of air compressors, air dryers and other air pressure systems?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Manufacturing Maintenance: 2 years (Required)
• HVAC Systems: 1 year (Required)
• Fire Suppression Systems: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person