Location
Reading, PA | United States
Job description
Maintenance Technician
JOB-10039740
Anticipated Start Date
03/18/2024
Location
Covington, GA
Type of Employment
Direct Hire
Employer Info
Our client has been guided by the philosophy of our founder Shojiro Ishibashi since 1931 to 'Serve Society with Superior Quality.' Over the years, the pursuit of superior quality has resulted in Bridgestone becoming the global market leader in the rubber industry and in polymer science technologies.
Job Summary
Join our team as a Maintenance Technician and play a crucial role in ensuring the optimal performance of machines and equipment. Utilize your expertise in visual inspection, diagnostics, and hands-on repairs, demonstrating proficiency in reading technical procedures and blueprints. If you have a strong foundation in PLC knowledge and basic electrical skills, we invite you to contribute to our dynamic work environment. Apply now to be a key player in maintaining our facility's efficiency and reliability.
Job Description
- Visually inspects and listens to machines and equipment to locate causes of malfunctions.
- Dismantle machines and equipment to gain access to problem area.
- Inspects and measures parts to detect wear, misalignment, or other problems.
- Starts machines and equipment to test operation following repair.
- Removes, repairs, or replaces broken parts using hand or power tools.
- Sets up and operates metalworking tools such as lathe, drill press, or grinder, to make or repair parts.
- Identifies problems with automated equipment using Programmable Logic Controllers, making program changes as needed.
- Develops and performs preventive maintenance program for facilities and equipment.
- Diagnoses and replaces faulty, electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components of machines and equipment.
- Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery.
- Installs, programs, or repairs automated machinery and equipment.
- Other duties may be assigned.
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
- The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
- The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
- The employee is required to work rotating shifts, including some weekends and holidays.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, vibration, and is occasionally required to work in high, precarious places.
- The indoor climate can be seasonably hot or cold.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Skills Required
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, and safety regulations. Ability to write reports, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from ball production employees.
- Ability to calculate figures using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
- Requires ability to read mechanical/electrical drawings, blueprints, specifications and, other technical information.
- Must have PLC knowledge. Not a programmer but must be able to trouble shoot.
- Basic electrical skills a must.
Education/Training/Certifications
- Must have high school diploma or G.E.D. a one-year certificate from college or technical school desirable; plus, three years combined experience in electrical plant maintenance, equipment maintenance (trouble shooting, preventive etc.) and general mechanical maintenance (hydraulics, fabrication, welding, etc.); or equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires experience in use and programming of Programmable Logic Controllers.
- Minimum Qualifications; Typically requires a high school degree; or 1–2-year vocational training / associate degree.
Additional Requirements
- If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.
- Must be able to work a rotating shift.
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