We have an outstanding career opportunity for a Maintenance Technician to join a leading Company located in the Fort Smith, AR surrounding area.
Applies electrical, electronic, and mechanical skills to install, maintain, and modify plant equipment services, and facilities. Must possess behavior to facilitate teamwork and customer satisfaction. This is a safety-sensitive role.
Responsibilities:Troubleshoots and repairs Electrical, PLC, and VFD control system problems with processing, packaging, and material handling equipment and plant HVAC systems, compressed air systems, vacuum systems, fire protection systems, and physical structure.Mechanically and Electrically installs processing, packaging, and material handling equipment/systems per work orders and specifications from Engineering.  Supports equipment startup efforts of projects including operator training, operation instructions, equipment manuals, safety procedures, and revision of drawings to final 'as built' form.Provides technical advice to resolve equipment problems for engineering, maintenance, and production personnel.Maintains good housekeeping practices to Plant Visual Factory standards in the assigned area of responsibility. Follows all applicable security, safety, environmental, quality, procedural, and food safety policies. Wears PPE i.e. safety vests, eye protection, ear plugs, safety harnesses, hard hats, etc. as required.Producing quality products with a focus on customer satisfaction and cost-effective operations.Identifying and reducing product safety risks and practicing good manufacturing practices.Practicing safety awareness and safe work practices to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of employees, contractors, and visitors: by identifying and reducing safety risks, maintaining a clean work environment, and practicing good health, hygiene, and safety practices.Protection of the environment through recycling, minimizing waste, and conservation of natural resources.
Basic Hiring Criteria: High School diploma or equivalent.Minimum 3 years of experience as an Industrial Maintenance Technician.
Desired Qualifications: 2 Year Electronics or Electrical Trade Associates Degree - preferred.Boiler License a plus.Waste Water Treatment Operators License a plus.Each Technician is expected to have some of the following skills needed for the maintenance of electrical, electronic, PLC, VFD drives, and mechanical equipment and facility systems.Knowledge of the disassembly and repair of gear reducers and pumps.Experience in welding steel, stainless steel, and other metals.Experience in cutting with a torch with smooth results.Experience in pipe fitting.Experience in layout and fabrication of components from prints and shop sketches.Experience and skill in diagnosing and repairing electrical problems for motor and equipment controls up to 480 volt three phase.Experience in PLC programming and troubleshooting.Experience in VFD Drive programming and troubleshooting.Experience in maintaining, troubleshooting, and installing electrical control systems.