Job Information
Terrasmart, Inc. Senior Maintenance Technician - SENIO001743 in Walker, Michigan
Terrasmart is the leading turn-key solution provider for solar mounting systems. We design, engineer, manufacture, and install solar mounting systems for commercial and utility scale projects. As a specialist in ground mount, roof mount, and custom designed specialty solar structures, we focus on providing best-in-class solar racking systems and project management capabilities to serve owners and integrators.
Terrasmart is an exciting and dynamic place to work, with a wide range of career opportunities. If you are looking to have a meaningful career with purpose, it's time to consider joining the Terrasmart team as a Senior Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift!
Position Summary The Senior Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment, such as motors, pumps, conveyors, belts, fans, saws, molders, spoolers, strippers, cut strip machines etc. Additionally, they will be responsible for all Performance Maintenance and examine all mechanical equipment to diagnose trouble, disassemble machines and repairs or replaces broken parts, adjusts functional parts of mechanical devices, as necessary.
Schedule
1st Shift, Monday through Thursday, 5:00 am to 3:30 pm
Primary Responsibilities (Essential Duties) Manages Preventative Maintenance program which includes documentation for our quality assurance program. Communicates and cooperates with all Techs on the floor concerning equipment not operating correctly. Trains operators on daily maintenances. Manages Tool Calibration program which includes documentation for our quality assurance program. Observe all safety requirements including but not limited to Lock-Out/Tag-Out. Goal is to make repairs to original equipment specifications - consult with manufacture if fix is unknown. Repair building equipment such as fans, overhead doors, docks/locks etc. also required maintenance. Observes mechanical devices in operation and listens to their sounds to locate causes of trouble. Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts, using hoists, hand tools and power tools. Examines form and texture of parts to detect imperfections. Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements, using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments. Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments, using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges. Repairs or replaces defective parts, using hand tools and power tools. Installs special functional and structural parts in devices, using hand tools. Starts devices to test their performance - update operators to changes in equipment. Initiate purchase order for parts and machines. Able to adapt quickly to fix most important issue to keep a department running and then getting back to long range fixes. Resolves routine questions and problems and refers more complex issues to higher levels. Works under minimal direct supervision but accountable for daily communication on issues to Engineering Tech, Leads and/or Plant Manager. Other duties as assigned
Position Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary responsibility satisfactory. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Additionally, the physical demands and the work environment typically encountered are listed below. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Sponsorship not available for this opportunity
Education / Experience
High School Diploma or Equivalent 10 Years Experience in Machine Maintenance 10 Years Production/Manufacturing Environment
Technical Skills
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