Maintenance Technician

ELIGIBLE FOR PROFIT SHARING IN FIRST YEAR (PRORATED BASED ON HIRE DATE) Job Title: Maintenance Technician Department: Maintenance Hourly or salary: Hourly Position type/ expected hours: Full-time (Mon-Fri, 7a to 3:30p) CENTURY SUN For over 40 years, Century Sun Metal Treating has been servicing the metal working industry with high quality heat treating services. Producing the optimum metallurgical properties including excellent distortion control and uniformity of hardness have been our goal. Century Sun offers a wide range of thermal processes to assist customers throughout the world. Many OEMs and steel suppliers to the industry now specify Century Sun Metal Treating as the vendor of choice. Summary/Objective Repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment such as engines, motors, pneumatic tools, and production machines, equipment, and other company assets by performing the following duties. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Performs job duties with safety as the #1 priority. Completes projects with minimal guidance showing a proactive attitude to minimizing equipment downtime and lost productivity. Troubleshoots mechanical devices in operation. Dismantles and examines devices to gain access to and remove defective parts. Adjusts, repairs, or replaces defective parts. Sets up and operates shop machinery such as lathe, drill press, grinders, band saws, cutting torch, welders, etc. Working knowledge with hand tools, power tools, pneumatic and hydraulic tools to modify or repair equipment. Installs new or repairs/modifies equipment as needed. Improves reliability and uptime of all equipment. Takes proactive approach to equipment issues with a preventive maintenance mentality. Operates forklift and elevated working platform as needed. Able to research necessary supplies, parts and tools needed to complete work orders. Assists in identifying and maintaining an accurate inventory of parts. Contributes to upkeep and updating of required work documentation including computerized maintenance record keeping, documents, manuals, drawings, etc. Supports the vision, mission, and guiding principles of the organization. Follows applicable Safety, Health, and Environmental rules and guidelines while performing job duties. Maintains departmental housekeeping. Available for emergencies outside of normal working hours and shift. Position Requirement Problem solving skills • Gathers and analyzes information proficiently and skillfully; Identifies problems down to the root cause; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations. Technical Skills – Able to read and interpret machine schematics and drawings to troubleshoot and diagnose breakdowns; Able to read and interpret blueprints and machine manuals; Able to use computerized maintenance record keeping; Shares learned skills and expertise with others. Oral Communication • Speaks clearly and concisely; Able to give and receive criticism in a constructive way; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings. Teamwork • Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed. Planning/Organizing • Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Develops realistic action plans. Associate degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or one-year related experience and high school diploma or GED equivalent. Reading Skills-Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, Lock Out / Tagout procedures, computerized maintenance record keeping, work orders, equipment schematics, and blueprints. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Computer Skills-to perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of internet browsers, Microsoft suite and any ERP software provided. Forklift license, Elevated Work Platform, Confined Space certificate, preferred. Training will be offered to candidates not currently trained. Must have mechanical aptitude with basic concepts of mechanical design, hydraulic design, and basic electric circuit troubleshooting skills. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. It is the Century’s policy that all employment related decisions are based solely on individual merit without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, age, disability, height, weight, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other factor protected under applicable federal, state or local law.