Student Veterans of America Jobs

Job Summary Position is responsible for completing maintenance assignments to build, repair and/or maintain all equipment in good operating condition as quickly and accurately as possible; while keeping associated costs to a minimum and meet plant's goals. Essential Functions Completes projects with minimal guidance showing a proactive attitude to design and installations. Troubleshoots mechanical devices in operation. Dismantles and examines devices to gain access to and remove defective parts. Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments, repairs or replaces defective parts. Troubleshoots and repairs input/output devices using PLC systems. Troubleshoots, completes, designs, upgrades and installs electrical equipment, circuits and systems. Troubleshoots, repairs/replace electrical components at the component level. Sets up and operates shop machinery such as lathe, drill press, grinders, band saws, cutting torch, welder. etc. Uses hand tools and pneumatic tools to modify or repair parts and equipment. Installs new or repairs/modify hydraulic and pneumatic equipment as needed. Improves reliability and uptime of all equipment. Takes a proactive approach to equipment issues with a preventive maintenance mentality. Operates the cooling water and waste water system in compliance with EPA regulations. Operates forklift and hydraulic working platform as needed. Researches supplies, parts and machines needed to complete work orders. Assists in organizing and maintaining an accurate inventory of parts. Performs and documents work orders and preventative maintenance tasks as assigned. Documents work completed. Contributes to upkeep and updating of required paperwork such as records, maintenance logs, documents, manuals, drawings, PM logs, etc. Supports the vision, mission and guiding principles of the company. Follows applicable ISO, Safety, Health and Environmental rules and guidelines while performing any procedure. Maintains departmental housekeeping standards. As needed, covers for Maintenance Supervisor when Supervisor is not present. Other duties as assigned. Competencies Manufacturing/Maintenance - Electrical Certification or License Personal Skills - Manual Dexterity Personal Skills - Statistical Skills Personal Skills - Research Personal Skills - Quantitative Skills Personal Skills - Reading/Comprehension Personal Skills - Self Motivated Software Skills - Microsoft Office Personal Skills - Time/Priority Management Software Skills - Microsoft Word Software Skills - Internet Software Skills - Microsoft Excel Personal Skills - Ability to Multitask Personal Skills - Organizational Skllls Education and experience Technical School Degree or equiv exp Associates Degree or equiv exp Manufacturing - Carpentry Manufacturing - Electrical Manufacturing - Welding/Brazing Manufacturing - Refrigeration Manufacturing - Forklift Manufacturing - Machine Manufacturing - Mechanical Manufacturing - Pneumatics Manufacturing - Plumbing Manufacturing - Construction Manufacturing - Hydraulics Manufacturing - PLC Troubleshooting and Repair Manufacturing - Industrial Operations Cross Functional - Process Improvement Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk and/or hear, and taste or smell. Occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 55 pounds and occasionally handle up to 250 pounds. Specific vision abilities may require close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Requires the use of safety equipment as dictated by the work area such as safe