Job Information
Joe Jurgielewicz & Son, Ltd. Maintenance Technician in Hamburg, Pennsylvania
The essential duties and responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Visually inspects and tests machinery and equipment.
- Listens for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunction and discusses machine operation variations with supervisors or other maintenance workers to diagnose problem or repair machine.
- Dismantles defective machines and equipment and installs new or repaired parts.
- Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery.
- Installs and repairs minor electrical and electronic components of machinery and equipment.
- Lays out, assembles, installs, and maintains pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, and repairs and replaces gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and related equipment.
- Repairs and maintains physical structure of establishment.
- Operates cutting torch or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts.
- Position must be available for weekend work schedule.
- Follow and maintain the plant PM program.
- Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clean, legible, and accurate format, and completed with required information.
- Follow Good Manufacturing Practices.
- Maintain safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures, complying with legal codes and regulations.
- Report any animal welfare related issues to management immediately.
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
- Comply with all company policies and procedures.
Education and Experience Requirements
The minimum required qualifications for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Successful trade or vocational school completion or 4 years equivalent work experience required, production environment preferred.
- Associate degree in mechanical, electrical, or engineering specialties preferred.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to act competently in emergencies.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge and experience with:
- Hydraulics
- Pneumatics
- Fabrication
- Welding
- Ability to multitask and effectively prioritize workload.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to independently make decisions with minimum supervision.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to legibly write entries for record keeping.
- Ability to install, program, or repair automated machinery and equipment such as robots or programmable controllers is a plus, not a requirement.
- Ability to sets up and operate machine tools such as lathe, grinder, drill, and milling machine to repair or fabricate machine parts, jigs and fixtures, and tools is a plus, not a requirement.
- Basic personal computer skills: knowledge of Maintenance CMMS systems and Outlook.
- Strong teamwork skills with a willingness to assist others.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to satisfy all assigned work schedules and comply with all time and attendance policies.
- Ability to comply with all company policies and procedures.
Physical Demands
The physical requirements/environmental factors for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to reach and service machinery.
- Must be able to visually inspect machines.
- Must be able use hands for simple/firm grasping.
- The ability to safety ascends/descend stairs constantly.
- The ability to safely ascend/descend a ladder while carrying 40 pounds.
- Must be able to move 50 pounds alone and over 80 pounds with assistance occasionally.
- Wide range of working conditions including office and farms.
- Potential exposure to odors, fumes, airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, and ammonia.
- Outside conditions that include inclement weather, cold, heat, and humidity.
Noise level may be loud at times.