Maintenance Technician

Job Summary

In this newly created role, our ideal candidate is a hands-on team player tasked with keeping a near launch stage facility prepared to manufacture next-generation lithium-ion battery packs.

This is a dynamic role leading and assisting with all maintenance activities while supporting manufacturing, assembly, and facility operations to meet customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance work.
• Assist with equipment installations and start-up.
• Perform tooling changeovers.
• Perform electromechanical technical troubleshooting.
• Setup and maintain manufacturing and assembly equipment.
• Document maintenance activity as required.
• Perform housekeeping duties.
• Assist with maintaining spare parts system.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining a PM system.
• Minimize unscheduled downtime.
• Perform work while in compliance with ergonomic guidelines.
• Use, verify, and support lockout tag-out procedure including all applicable de-energization methods.
• Follow all applicable electrical codes while performing electrical work (e.g., arc flash and shock protection).
• Participate in PFMEA, work instruction, and continuous improvement reviews.
• Ensure that equipment meets all applicable industrial standards (e.g., no missing guards).
• Identify and implement continuous improvement projects (e.g., cost reduction, efficiency improvement).
• Assist with execution of facility projects.
• Support weekend and off-shift work as required.
• Setup, maintain and operate the machine shop equipment.
• Maintain the maintenance shop.
• Support the production operator.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
• Adhere to corporate, federal, and state employment policies.
• Adhere to all company policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Predictable and reliable attendance.

Position Qualifications

• Maintenance Technician associate degree, certificate program(s) or equivalent experience preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of maintenance experience in an automated manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of facility-related aspects (e.g., HVAC, air compressor, pumps, chillers, etc.).
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to work side by side with service providers as required to maintain equipment and facility.
• Ability to follow directions as assigned.
• Ability to lift and pull fifty pounds multiple times per shift.
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs.
• Ability to perform the job while working at elevated heights (e.g., in an aerial lift or on a roof).
• Ability to work while bending or kneeling.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical issues.
• Must be a team player.
• Knowledge of PLC-based equipment.
• Knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems.
• Knowledge of MRP Systems.
• Knowledge of quality and environment management systems.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office, ERP systems, CMMS.

Key Competencies

• Focuses on Quality : Drives work results with a quality focus on actions and results.
• Continual Improvement : Displays a consistent orientation toward producing the highest quality products or services, while keeping a focus on sustainability.

Constantly looking for incremental improvements in work processes and results.

Takes Initiative : Exhibits strong drive for results and success; conveys a sense of urgency and drives issues to closure;

persists despite obstacles and opposition.

• Working Safely : Demonstrates safe behaviors. Aware of potential risks and threats in the workplace.
• Delivers Results : Achievement-oriented, feeling a sense of urgency to reach goals on time, if not before.
• Teamwork : Works cooperatively with others to accomplish team goals and organizational objectives.
• Communications : Exchanges thoughts, feelings, and information effectively.
4 days ago