Maintenance Technician

PURPOSE:

This position is responsible for all Faxon Machining maintenance beyond day to day operator maintenance and includes maintaining the machinery and the facility both inside and out. The maintenance technician conducts machine setup, troubleshooting, repairs and preventative maintenance on all production machines.

• Carry out the preventive maintenance program
• Repair and/or replace machine parts daily while maintaining proper fluids and cleanliness of machinery
• Repair of CNC controls, drives, motors, and mechanical assemblies
• Plan and perform predictive, preventive, and reactive maintenance
• Working knowledge of single and three phase electrical wiring
• Communicate with all department supervisors/managers about scheduling necessary maintenance
• Perform the Daily Preventive Maintenance for each machine as needed
• Follow company safety policies and regulations
• Work in a manner which assures safety both of self and others
• Carry out spill response procedures
• Carry out all other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in a similar position
• Strong troubleshooting skills with mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic knowledge
• The ability to repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic mechanical systems
• Ability to read and understand equipment manuals, electrical schematics, and mechanical drawings
• CNC machine tool factory technician experience a plus
• Safety Awareness at all times

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud when working on shop floor. At times this position also requires some outdoor exposure during the workday. In addition this position also has a role in a professional office environment which routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

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 use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move objects up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move objects that weigh more than 100 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

• Work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations.
• Follow Company safety rules.
• Report the absence of or defect in any protective equipment or clothing to the Supervisor or Manager immediately.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.

Use or wear the equipment, protective devices or clothing that is required to be used or worn: