Maintenance Technician

JM Huber Corporation · United States

Portfolio Business: Huber Engineered Materials Miller Chemical and Fertilizer, LLC, a J.M. Huber Company is a global leader in the manufacture and distribution of crop adjuvants, plant growth regulators, nutritional fertilizers, and specialty agrochemicals with an 81-year heritage. J.M. Huber Corporation is one of the largest privately held, family-owned companies in the United States. Established in 1883, we are a diversified, global supplier of specialty and commodity chemicals, hydrocolloid solutions, engineered wood products, and natural resources to customers spanning a wide variety of industries. With approximately $3 billion in sales and 4,000 employees worldwide, we have a material presence in more than 20 countries. Position Summary Maintenance Technicians install, repair and maintain commercial and industrial machinery in a manufacturing setting. These technicians ensure all machines function properly through troubleshooting and preventative maintenance service. The Maintenance Technician’s position is responsible for facility and equipment maintenance (office and plant), scheduling and coordinating with contractors and oversight of regulatory requirements related to building maintenance and environmental compliance.Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions. • Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using testing instruments.• Removes defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts.• Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance schedule.• Fabricates repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment.• Provides mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests.• Maintain 5S and proper housekeeping. (Ex: Putting tools away, sweep up and mop areas as needed)• Backup to Maintenance Supervisor in his absence. Notifying Operations Director if parts need to be ordered while Maintenance Supervisor is absent.• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.• Work with the alarm system company for response to security alerts or other emergencies. Determine plan of action for alerts.
• Keeping up to date with equipment technology and software.
• The decision to make repairs as needed.
• Some overtime requiredSpecialized/Technical Knowledge or Required Skills
• Welding/Electrical experience preferred• Computer and PLC experience• Industrial maintenance experience• Knowledge of liquid filling machines, auger filling machines and pneumatic conveying.

• Capable of lifting 55 lbs without use of lifting equipment
• Working from aerial work platforms.• Exposure to chemicals (Acids, bases, chelates, salts, surfactants and oils)