Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician Job Highlights

Title	Maintenance Technician
Type	Full Time
Experience	Required
Function	Management/Manufacturing
Location	Navarre, OH, United States
Company	Hendrickson

Company Profile

Hendrickson manufactures and supplies medium and heavy-duty mechanical, elastomeric, and air suspensions; auxiliary lift axle systems; parabolic and multi-leaf springs; tire pressure control systems; integrated and non-integrated axle and brake systems; stabilizers; bumpers; and components to the global commercial transportation industry.

Job Profile

The company is recruiting a Maintenance Technician who will maximize the productive time of equipment.

Improve the reliability and repeatability of production systems.

Conduct PMs on a routine basis, making suggestions for improvement.

Troubleshoot equipment problems from a mechanical, electrical, and program basis, finding and resolving the root cause of problems.

Coordinate and assist with the equipment installation and start-up.

Educational Qualification

• Applicants should have an Associate’s Degree in Industrial Maintenance or other related technical degree programs (desired) from a college or university

Note: an equivalent experience in an applicable area in addition to years of experience is a possible substitute for a degree

Work Experience

• Must have 5+ years of maintenance experience
• 2 years of experience with PLCs (Allen Bradley)
• 5 years of experience with single and three-phase electrical system

Other Qualifications

• Familiar with Siemens or Fanuc CNC Controls needed
• Machining and welding capabilities required (Certified Welder is a plus)
• Must have a strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshoot electrical, electronic, fluid power, mechanical, and plumbing systems.
• Robotic background – a plus (Fanuc preferred)
• Should be familiar with applicable regulatory requirements outlined by OSHA, EPA, NFPA, NEC, and other state/local organizations.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assist in the quotation, purchase, and proper inventory management of maintenance supplies and equipment parts as required or directed.
• Complete periodical and incidental machine maintenance in an accurate and timely manner. Perform tasks as outlined in preventative maintenance schedules of equipment manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Comply with all safety standards and regulations.
• Follow safe work practices and support safety, quality, and productivity objectives
• Maintain building, equipment, and grounds in a clean and orderly manner.
• Plan and implement corrective action in conjunction with management direction.
• Support engineering and other department projects as needed to accomplish the objective of the plant
• Troubleshoot and make necessary repairs on equipment, building, and grounds issues and implement correct remedies to minimize downtime
• Utilizes designated tools and software to manage daily tasks and complete assigned preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to read and understand blueprints, diagrams, electrical and hydraulic schematics, equipment manuals, and department work procedures.
• Ability to work different shifts and holidays as required to support production and another engineering/maintenance projects
• Computer literature, i.e., Microsoft-Office applications
• Requires to work over-time as needed

Behavioral Traits-

• Attention to Detail – Diligently attends to details and pursues quality in accomplishing tasks
• Consensual – Valuing the ideas and opinions of others and collecting their input as part of your decision-making process.
• Cooperation – Accommodating the needs and interests of others by being willing to defer performance on your own objectives in order to assist colleagues with theirs
• Development and Continual Learning – Displays an ongoing commitment to learning and self-improvement.
• Production – Adopting a strong orientation toward achievement, holding high expectations for yourself and others, pushing yourself and others to achieve at high levels
• Tactical – Emphasizing the production of immediate results by focusing on short-range, hands-on, practical strategies

Physical Demands

• Carry up to 50 lbs. approximately 5 feet
• Constant standing, walking, reaching, and balancing
• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Minimal sitting and crawling
• Occasional bending, squatting, kneeling, and climbing
• Push/Pull 20-40 lbs. of force 40 feet

Environmental Conditions

• Lighting – Adequate
• Temperature – Non-temperature controlled. Humidity, heat, and cold are factors during the year
• Ventilation-  Adequate. There is welding smoke from the process that is visible in the air
• Work Environment – Manufacturing

Employer’s Statement

Hendrickson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.