Preventive Maintenance Technician

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities Preventive Maintenance • Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on production equipment, facility systems, and support machinery. • Conduct routine inspections of kiln ovens, batch ovens, conveyor systems, vacuum tanks, pumps, compressors, and material handling equipment. • Lubricate, adjust, clean, inspect, and replace wear components as required. • Monitor equipment condition and identify potential failures before they impact production. • Complete maintenance checklists and document findings accurately. • Assist with predictive maintenance activities, including vibration monitoring, temperature checks, and visual inspections.

Equipment Reliability • Identify recurring equipment issues and recommend corrective actions to improve reliability. • Work closely with Maintenance Technicians and Production personnel to reduce unplanned downtime. • Support root cause analysis efforts following equipment failures. • Assist in developing and improving preventive maintenance procedures and schedules. • Participate in continuous improvement and equipment reliability initiatives.

Spare Parts & Inventory Management • Establish, organize, and maintain critical spare parts inventory for production equipment. • Monitor inventory levels and recommend replenishment of critical components. • Track usage of maintenance supplies and replacement parts. • Assist with identifying and sourcing spare parts for equipment repairs and preventive maintenance programs. • Maintain accurate inventory records within the maintenance management system.

Documentation & Recordkeeping • Maintain accurate maintenance logs, inspection reports, and preventive maintenance records. • Update equipment history and maintenance documentation. • Ensure work orders are completed and documented properly. • Support audits and compliance requirements through accurate recordkeeping.

General Maintenance Support • Assist maintenance team members with equipment repairs and shutdown activities as needed. • Perform basic mechanical repairs and component replacements. • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe maintenance work area. • Support facility maintenance projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications • High school diploma or GED required. • Minimum 2-4 years of experience in industrial maintenance, preventive maintenance, or manufacturing operations. • Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills. • Experience working with conveyors, pumps, motors, bearings, gearboxes, or other industrial equipment. • Basic understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic, and vacuum systems. • Ability to read equipment manuals, maintenance procedures, and technical documentation. • Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment. • Strong organizational and recordkeeping skills.

Preferred Qualifications • Experience in fiberglass, ceramics, composites, or manufacturing environments. • Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). • Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance best practices. • Familiarity with spare parts inventory management. • Basic welding and fabrication experience. • Forklift certification or industrial equipment operating experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Strong attention to detail and commitment to equipment reliability. • Ability to identify developing mechanical issues before failures occur. • Effective planning and organizational skills. • Working knowledge of preventive maintenance principles. • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple assignments. • Strong communication and teamwork skills. • Commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement.

Physical Requirements • Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, and work around industrial equipment for extended periods. • Frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds. • Ability to work in environments with elevated temperatures, dust, and noise. • Ability to access equipment in elevated, confined, or restricted areas as required.

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