Maintenance Tech

The position is based inStillwater Oklahoma and reports directly to theMaintenance Supervisor. This is a hands-on role. The maintenance technicians will collaborate with contractors to set upnumerouspieces of equipment learning how the equipment works andoperatesas they do so. The role will grow into routine maintenance minimizing downtime and contributing to continuous improvement. A successful candidate will support and drive the USARE culture of safety orderliness and continuous improvement. They will be flexible as the organization goes through a period of growth to work with a growing team. We are seeking candidates with experiencemaintaininga variety of manufacturing equipment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support andmaintainthe USARE culture of safety orderliness and continuous improvement.

• Actively support the re-assembly and set up of manufacturing equipment with an emphasis on understanding it intimately for safe operations and on-going maintenance

• Support the supervisor to keep an orderly maintenance shop and spare parts department following 5S principles

• Support all the operations supervisors to ensure USARE success particularly focused on safety orderliness (e.g.5S) and continuous improvement

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Familiarity with developing a Site Safety Plan

• Computer and software skills:Demonstratecomputerproficiencywith Microsoft Word Power Point Excel

• Good at following procedures especially maintenance plans and asset registers

• Other: Excellent organizational and communication skills; bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but notrequired

• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and manage conflicting priorities

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Work proficiently both individually and with teams

• AC/DC electricity3-phase Motor Controls VFDs and electrical wiring

• Should understand fluidpowerboth pneumatic and hydraulic.

• Must be able to correctlysetup mechanical power transmission systems.

• Must understand basic PLC controlscommunicationsand process controls.

• Mustparticipateinextensivepreventative maintenance program on allequipment.

• Basic machinist skills

• Welding brazing and soldering skills.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: High School DiplomaAssociates Degreeor equivalent

• 5-10 years experience in manufacturing equipment maintenance ordirectly relatedexperience

• Willingness toworka flexible scheduleincluding nights weekends andlast-minutedowned equipment needs.

• Travel requirements: minimal

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision. While performing the duties of this Job the employee is regularly required to walk stand move sit carry bend kneel reach push pull lift climb stairs and ladders work in elevated platforms use hands and fingers handle or feel and talk and hear. May berequiredto lift and move boxes or packages not exceeding 70 pounds in weight. Some work stress inherent to thepositionand extended work hours may berequired.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work willmainly beconducted on the manufacturing floor and in a maintenance shop. This may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity moving mechanical parts risk of electrical shock toxic chemicals explosives fumesconfined spaceor airborne particles.

Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in the manufacturing plant environment including hard hat hearing protection safety glasses safety footwear and as needed respirator rubber steel-toe boots protective clothing glovesArc flash gearand any otherprotective equipment as required.

DISCLAIMER:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties skillsrequired ofpersonnel so classified. The reporting relationship may not reflect the most recent changes to the corporate reporting structure.

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