Job Title: Senior Maintenance Technician

OC Business Title: Senior Maintenance Technician

Revision Date: August 23, 2024

Location: Russellville, AR

Pay Rate: $34.00 hr

Sign-on Bonus: $5,000 to be paid out as follows:

$2,000 at 90 days $3,000 at the 6 mths post commissioning- Dec 12, 2025 Pay Date

 

 

 

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

 

The Senior Maintenance Technician is responsible for training and developing new maintenance employees, participation in the PM pillar, BDA's, and contacting external resources as needed.

 

This position is part of the Russellville Foam Plant Operations Team and plays a role in improving overall reliability and performance of manufacturing and infrastructure equipment.  This opportunity is critical to the performance and continued growth of the Russellville Foam Plant.

 

As a team member, you will have many opportunities to extend your skill base and will be expected to accept responsibility and be accountable for contributing to the successful operation of the plant. We expect pride in workmanship and team involvement in ensuring a safe environment, eliminating waste, and working together to solve problems, make decisions and improve operations.

 

We need people who are all about making a difference at work and making things better day by day.

 

Reports to:  Maintenance Leader

 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of the process, process equipment, controls, and support equipment.  Perform major machine maintenance activities on all equipment either by self or with assistance from co-workers or production personnel. Has sound troubleshooting and reasoning techniques to ensure expeditious solutions to problems.  Perform both routine and non-routine Maintenance tasks on process and support equipment as directed by the Maintenance Leader or Shift Supervisor. Has PLC knowledge and understanding to make edits, updates, and corrections within the program as needed/directed Communicate work activities and equipment problems/solutions to Maintenance Leader and Shift Coordinator in a timely manner in both verbal and written forms. Differentiate between “symptoms” and “problems” so sound corrective action is taken. Work with Maintenance Specialists or independently as directed by Maintenance Leader. Continue to broaden knowledge via training programs, outside training sources, or self-taught courses. Support training and development of new maintenance hires and current maintenance technicians Support other maintenance team members on the technical aspect of their jobs. Be “thorough” in approach to work tasks - clean up, pick up, write up work activities, sign out stored materials, log in major items, positive corrective action, and other communicative skills. Record all work activities, work time, and parts usage in SAP. Provide input on downtime workload and scheduling. Supports the plant PM Pillar and break down analysis Fabricate simple items from sketches or verbal descriptions.  All other duties as assigned or needed.

 

JOB REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent Possess at least 8 years experience in an industrial maintenance environment Industrial Electronics Degree (2yr technical electronics schooling)

PREFFERED EXPERIENCE

Experience in 5+ year’s experience in an industrial maintenance position Schooling and certifications in maintenance /electronics related field Willingness-to-learn-more attitude through developed work habits, machine instruction booklets, self-taught skills courses, and outside educational programs Industrial mechanical experience and knowledge (bearings, gearboxes, conveyors, chain drives, etc.)

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Must be efficient with computers and all Microsoft Suite programs. Must have proficient experience with SAP computer maintenance management system. Excellent organizational skills with proven ability to follow through. Above average troubleshooting of mechanical equipment in an industrial environment Understanding, experience, and troubleshooting capabilities with industrial electrical Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude in an industrial environment Strong Maintenance skills. Strong electrical /electronic background which includes knowledge in troubleshooting, mechanical and electrical devices. Capable of reading machine and electrical prints, as well as following those prints for purposes of fabrication, troubleshooting, or assembly. PLC knowledge and understanding; can make updates/changes as needed Possess understanding and experience in machine repair.  Ability to communicate work activities in both written and oral forms. Demonstrate teamwork; maintain communication links with co-workers, production crews, maintenance personnel and supervision. Strong mechanical aptitude.  Ability to complete intermediate mathematical calculations.  Strong attributes for attention to details. Ability to accomplish all of the above without direct supervision. Ability to travel as needed. Travel will be heavier during start up as visit other OC plants to learn the business.

 

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position.  Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties.  All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.  To perform this job successfully, the incumbents(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently.  Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others.  The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.