Department: Maintenance

Job type: Fulltime, non-exempt

Schedule: Monday – Thursday, 4:00pm – 2:30 AM (additional $1.00 shift differential)

Reporting To: Maintenance Superintendent

Location: Columbia Falls, MT

Travel: Minimal

Summary:

The Industrial Maintenance Technician is accountable for keeping the production machinery functioning in a proper manner to ensure manufacturing schedules and targets are met. This role focuses on promoting equipment longevity and operational efficiency through preventative maintenance and downtime minimization. Proficiency with equipment maintenance, technical understanding, troubleshooting, dealing with uncertainty, and a safety-conscious mindset are required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensures operation of machinery and equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, VFDs, soft starts and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.
• Locates the source of problem by observing mechanical and electrical devices in operation, using precision measuring, and testing instruments.
• Removes defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, hand, and power tools; examining form and texture of parts.
• Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts, using rules, squares, multimeters, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, straightedges, multimeters, and basic electrical component programing knowledge.
• Fabricates repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation, welders, torches, grinders, drills, hydraulic press, and all other tools/equipment associated with Industrial Maintenance.
• Maintains equipment, parts, and supply inventories, by reporting stock needs to Purchasing; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing Purchase Request and verifying receipt.
• Provides mechanical and electrical maintenance information by answering questions and requests.
• Prepares maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing technical publications and by establishing personal networks.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment, complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
• Must work well with limited supervision.
• Performs all tasks safely and complies with all company and OSHA regulations.

Required Skills & Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Industrial Maintenance Technician Degree or Journeyman License desired, or with five plus (5+) relevant work experience.
• Technical knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment, both mechanical and electrical required; with five (5) years of related working experience required.
• Must be able to troubleshoot Pneumatics and Hydraulics.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Must have competent skills using a variety of tools.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and prioritize tasks in a self-directed work environment and maintain high levels of productivity without direct supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in the English language.
• High attention to detail.
• Creative problem solver.
• Positive attitude with a track record of delivering results.
• Self-motivated with strong ability to multitask and operate with minimal supervision.
• Must be willing to work overtime and weekends as needed.

Physical Demands (To be successful as Industrial Maintenance Technician, the individual must be able to meet the physical demands of this position)

• Lift up to 100lbs
• Repetitive Lifting 30lbs
• Carry up to 70lbs
• Push/pull up to 100 lbs
• Pinching/gripping frequent
• Reaching overhead frequent
• Reaching away from body frequent
• Standing up to 8-10 hours frequent
• Walking up to 8-10 hours frequent/continuous
• Climbing frequent
• Hand/wrist use frequent
• Fine manipulation frequent
• Bending frequent

To be successful in this position, the duties and responsibilities must be performed on-site, remote work is not available.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SmartLam North America is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, benefits, compensation, and training. We seek to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws related to discrimination and will not tolerate the interference with the ability of any of the Company’s employees to perform their job duties.

Americans with Disabilities

SmartLam North America endeavors to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.