R&D Maintenance Technician II

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

Position Summary :

Th i s posit i o n i s a cco untable for the necessary maintenance duties to in s tall, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production and facility equipment according site's business goals and objectives.

This can include HVAC equipment, boilers, chillers, pumps, m o tors, mixers, ovens, building maintenance and any other i tems requ i red by management.

Job Responsibilities :

• Operates shop tools, equipment, and as many mach i nes related to maintenance as sk ill level will permit.
• Checks and refills lubricant reservoirs, appl i es grease to lubricant points, replaces belts, i nspects mac hi n ery while performing schedu l ed preventative maintenance.
• Ab l e to make repairs and adjustments to machinery and ass i st in dismantling all or part s of machinery to repair or rep l ace defect i ve components.
• Assists in electrical projects and performs minor electrical repairs. Capable of diagnosing 115 VAC control circuitry.
• Understands basic electrical and pneumatic diagrams.
• Assists in pipe / tube fitting tasks and able to perform some installation tasks unassisted.
• Designs, plans, and executes small projects.
• Assists in the installation of new equipment and supports Management of Change program.
• Maintains production / lab equipment in good operating condition while optimizing equipment uptime.
• Utilizes computer programs to track and improve reliability and operating efficiency of equipment.
• Conducts preventive maintenance tasks in a timely manner to insure operation of all equipment in an efficient and safe manner.
• Supports site housekeeping and safety programs, maintaining a workplace that is clean and safe.
• Writes work permits and ensures work being performed by outside contractors is aligned with Sherwin Williams safety policies.
• Manages daily work. Independently performs basic tasks as outlined by Maintenance Lead to ensure smooth operation of building and equipment.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

FORMAL EDUCATION :

• Required : High School Diploma
• Preferred : Apprenticeship or Associates degree

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE :

• Required : 2 years of experience within a lab, manufacturing, or maintenance environment
• Preferred : Industrial, electrical, or welding certifications. Basic electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic theory.

TECHNICAL / SKILL REQUIREMENTS / PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES :

• Applying general maintenance and repair principles and practices.
• Operating a variety of hand and power equipment.
• Reading and applying blueprints, schematics, and other information.
• Ability to apply various principles and practices in a variety of skilled-trades areas.
• Complying with safety and operational guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Communicating with co-workers to provide and receive direction.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS (TIME SPENT AWAY FROM HOME OR OTHER TYPICAL OFFICE LOCATION) :

WORK SCHEDULE :

• Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week
6 days ago