Maintenance Technician

Duties:

·       Participate on all phases of cell rebuilds/repairs. Work adjusted schedule as necessary to minimize downtime

·       Provide preventive/predictive maintenance support for all plant equipment.

·       Replace scrubber filter pads and flexi rings when necessary

·       Respond to emergency work orders to service, troubleshoot and repair all facility equipment.

·       Responsible for maintaining a high standard of workmanship & housekeeping. 

·       Participate in continuous improvement teams, assume responsibilities for various team roles as needed

·       Using relevant information & individual judgement to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations or standards

·       Clean lead sulfate from cells during a cell rebuild project and manage as hazardous waste

·       Change all filter cartridges and properly dispose of cartridges (hazardous waste and non-hazardous)

·       Properly store and label universal waste

·       Wash contaminated process equipment

·       Adjust breaks/lunches etc. as necessary to complete jobs and return equipment to operating status

·       Maintain & follow all proper safety practices & procedures

·       Follow all hazardous waste handling procedures as set forth in procedures manual

·       Other duties as required

Requisite Skills, Experience and Education:

·       High School Diploma or equivalent

·       2 years industrial maintenance experience, or, in an industrial maintenance related technical field

·       Valid Driver’s License

·       Previous maintenance or mechanical experience in piping repair, mechanical drive systems, welding, fabrication, large equipment maintenance, chemical operation maintenance, and machining and precision close tolerance work required

·       Candidate must possess excellent communication and teamwork skills    

·       Must be a self-starter & work efficiently with minimal supervision

·       Candidate must have a positive attitude, and be flexible to handle new situations & assignments

·       Candidate must demonstrate effective problem-solving skills, and demonstrate a desire to support Maintenance Department goals outside of normal activities

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires reaching, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing frequently. The employee must be able to lift and/or move items as necessary.