Maintenance Technician - Homer, NY

Pay Range: $21.74 - $39.36 / hour DOE.

Under general supervision from the Maintenance Supervisor, installs, maintains, tests and repairs electrical/ electronic, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components. Applies knowledge of electrical/ electronic and mechanical principles in determining equipment malfunctions and applies skills in restoring equipment to operation. Provides skilled mechanical and electrical/ electronic support including fabrication to all areas of the plant.

1. Installs, modifies, troubleshoots and maintains various mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical/ electronic process equipment including but not limited to mechanical power transmission, programmable controls, AC/DC drives, instrumentation, test equipment, and resin handling systems.
2. Installs, modifies, troubleshoots and maintains various building systems including but not limited to compressed air, HVAC, electrical power distribution, plumbing, lighting and phone.
3. Utilizes a thorough knowledge of electrical/ electronic and mechanical theories and principles, written specifications, local and national electrical codes, properties of various materials and principles of operation and application of electronic equipment to plan and perform work.
4. Fabricates and assembles equipment ranging from small parts to larger load bearing structures using drawings, sketches, specifications, verbal descriptions or from their own designs, with standard hand and stationary shop tools including light machine tools.
5. Utilizes man lifts, hoists, fork trucks and other rigging tools to safely install and relocate equipment.
6. Implements Preventative/ Predictive maintenance, calibration, and other systems per established procedures and recommends changes/improvements in those systems.
7. Performs basic carpentry/ building skills for small additions, renovations, and cosmetic improvements.
8. Performs all work with adherence to company safety procedures and OSHA regulations. Notifies others of potential safety issues and works to improve the overall safety of the plant by imparting knowledge.
9. Inspects completed work and ensures that work conforms to requirements of local building codes, safety codes and plant standards.
10. Requisitions new supplies and equipment through planner/ scheduler.
11. Assists and trains other maintenance and/ or other technical level employees.
12. Share in on call duties with other maintenance technicians if needed.

Required Skills and Education:

1. Must be able to work well with all levels of personnel whether individually or in a team environment, and especially must be able to interface and communicate with line operators in order to assist with repairs and troubleshooting.
2. Experience and ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
3. Thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic components and equipment including the use of special instruments for diagnostic purposes.
4. Safety Oriented
5. Ability to be exposed to high voltage electricity
6. Ability to operate a fork lift.
7. Ability to climb in overhead structures, to work beneath machines and in close quarters performing analysis and repair work.
8. Able to be on-call and willing to work occasional overtime as necessary.
9. Computer experience/ operation and PLC programming are necessary.
10. High degree of precision working with minimum tolerances required.
11. 5+ years of proven experience in the electrical/electronics, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic fields are required and the ability to demonstrate proficiency in these areas.
12. High School Diploma or GED. Formal or informal training in shop trades, electronic repair and installation.