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Maintenance Technician

PolyPipe
Full-time
On-site
Erwin, Tennessee, United States
Full-time
Description

SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS:


To assist all production departments, primarily the Extrusion department, in repairing and maintaining all equipment necessary for all departments.



DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Maintain all resin systems and vacuum loaders, and clean filters and make repairs as required.
  • Maintain all support equipment, tape feeders, spiral units, extruders, vacuum tanks, pullers, reelers, air systems and water systems.
  • Assist all departments with breakdowns.
  • Assist and/or perform all tooling changes for the extrusion department as required by order change.
  • Perform daily maintenance sheets on all lift trucks as per work sheet.
  • Use a volt meter; check and replace fuses, motor starter, replays, pumps, motors, and AC-DC systems; and trouble shoot faulty electric circuits.
  • Assist the general maintenance crew with equipment rebuild, plant shutdowns and new equipment installations.
  • Maintain a neat and orderly work area.
  • Follow all safety requirements of this position.
  • Perform all other duties as directed by management.



Requirements

EDUCATIONAL AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Minimum two years of experience in mechanical maintenance
  • One year of experience in electrical maintenance
  • Ability to use most hand and power tools required for this position: wrenches, torches, volt meters, drill press, and band saw
  • Knowledge of 120/240/480v single and three phase systems
  • Some electrical ability
  • Familiarity with plumbing
  • Good knowledge of state and local safety codes



OCCUPATIONAL AND/OR PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ability to successfully complete certification training through A-D Technologies lift truck training program.
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs without assistance.
  • Ability to climb ladders, silos, railcars, roofs at varying heights.


WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • Manufacturing environment
  • Electrical, water and chemical hazards present in the working environment.
  • Work includes exposure to hot equipment with moving components and spending 8 hours a shift on your feet.
  • Moving from one area to another may require stepping over and/or bending under objects.


E.E.O


PolyPipe is an EEO compliant employer and uses eVerify




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