Job Title:  Sr Maintenance Tech

SUMMARY OF POSITION: Perform preventive and complex maintenance on all types of equipment and facility process and structures. Special focus on additive manufacturing process and secondary support equipment including Quintus HIP (Hot Isostatic Press) furnace, additive powder reclamation machines, cleaning, water and argon process systems.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Subject matter expert on Quintus HIP furnace, performing all maintenance related activity, as well as general operation and training. 
• Installs, repairs and maintains in accordance with machine manuals, prints or by referral to building codes without assistance:
  • Production equipment, including motor, CNC, electrical, pneumatic, and PLC.
  • Physical structures.
  • Electrical wiring. 
  • Plumbing and fixtures.
• Advanced troubleshooting of machine issues utilizing ladder logic and electrical diagrams.
• Major machine component troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repairs such as drives, motors, pumps, spindles, ball screws, mechanical and electrical evaluation.
• Perform machine alignment of equipment after moves or repairs.
• Manage spare part inventory of common wear items to reduce equipment downtime. 
• Daily proactive communication to production and management on equipment repair status.
• Advanced knowledge of multiple machine/control platforms, as well as specialty process support equipment, such as Additive Printing machines, HIP furnace, blasting, cleaning, etc.
• Support material management and disposal of specialty waste streams.
• Support and/or lead as safety coordinator for the facility.
• Minimize external service calls by completing advanced machine repairs.
• Manage and drive completion of work requests to maintain a low number of open work orders.
• Assure all policies and procedures are followed and safety precautions are taken to reduce the risk of injury.
• On-call support for repair of critical equipment during off-shifts and weekends will be required.
• Act as a mentor to less advanced Maintenance Technicians, as well as general training for operators.
• Required to train others in similar roles.
• Support creation of process work instructions related to the operation and maintenance of processes.

OCCASIONAL DUTIES:  

• Facility and ground maintenance.
• Able to attend school for training, as needed.
• Occasional travel may be necessary.
• Other maintenance and facilities duties, as assigned.

EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or equivalent, continuing education preferred.
• Minimum of five years of previous experience in the field.
• Previous preventive maintenance experience, troubling shooting and machine operation is required.
• Maintenance certifications and licenses preferred.
• Ability to work modified hours and overtime.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Must be able to read both blueprints and schematics.
• Experience and advanced knowledge using common troubleshooting and maintenance equipment (i.e., dial indicator, multimeter, machine square & level, ball bar device). 

SKILLS: Must have skills in motor and engine, single and 3-phase electric, pneumatic equipment, PLCs, and general mechanical aptitude. Must have computer literacy skills. Strong initiative required to accomplish departmental and corporate objectives. Interpersonal communication and teamwork skills required. Strong organizational skills required. Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision. Good problem-solving skills are required to utilize continuous improvement in areas of responsibility. Ability to perform diversified tasks. Ability to demonstrate good customer service skills by being responsive and following up to customer needs. Demonstrated ability to ensure repairs are completed and equipment is returned to operational state outside normal business hours.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:  The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work environment: Work performed in a Plant environment.  Exposure to elements such as odor, noise, dust, heat, cold, chemical and other elements.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.