Hiring Opportunity : Cleveland OH (44108)Our client is looking to hire a first shift Maintenance Technician to their team! Our client is a leader in the compound processing for different industries such as the rubber, plastic, and engineered wood.
The 1st shift Maintenance Technician would mainly be responsible with troubleshooting, installing, repairing and maintaining machinery and mechanical equipment such as motors, pneumatic tools and pistons, conveying systems, and production machines and equipment.
Qualified candidates will need to have strong mechanical maintenance experience within industrial settings. Responsibilities : · Analyzes test results, machine error messages, or information obtained from operators to diagnose equipment problems.
- Observes mechanical devices in operation and listens to their sounds to locate causes of trouble.· Studies blueprints or manufacturers' manuals to determine correct installation or operation of machinery.
- Uses appropriate testing devices to assist in troubleshooting.· Rebuilds used equipment.· Constructs / Installs new equipment.
- Cuts and welds metal to repair broken metal parts, fabricate new parts, or assemble new equipment.· Reassembles equipment after completion of inspections, testing, or repairs.
- Tests performance of machinery after repairs.· Demonstrates equipment functions and features to machine operators.· Performs preventive maintenance on equipment / machinery.
- Uses chemical solutions to clean or repair machinery and equipment.· Removes hardened material from machines or machine parts, using abrasives, power and hand tools, jackhammers, sledgehammers, or other equipment.
- Records parts or materials used and order or requisition new parts or materials as necessary.· Records repairs and maintenance performed.
Qualifications : - At least 3 years of maintenance experience- Experience with mills, extruders, mixers, and conveyors is desired- Experience working with powders, pellets, or pastes is desired- Strong mechanical maintenance knowledge