Mechanical Technician - CatAmerica

Working shift is 8pm to 8am, 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off Provides leadership in a team environment. Trains and directs Technical Associates (TA), Rubber Set-ups and Rubber Operators on proper set-ups and repairs of equipment. Trains TA's in methodical problem-solving techniques. Talks to engineering and Manufacturing Technicians (MT's) to direct completion of required projects. Uses available resources: engineering, machine shop, production and maintenance departments as required. Organizes and directs improvement projects to increase equipment utilization. These are to be done in conjunction with area engineer, production supervisor and other resources that may be required. Performs preventative maintenance on the equipment as specified in the preventative maintenance (PM) program or as needed for smooth operation. Audits PM procedures and activities of TA's. Tracks and audits PM's to ensure they are completed and closed out in the SAP system. Analyzes equipment failures for frequency of failure to modify/update PM work order. Sets up and debugs equipment to documented specifications. Deviations from these specifications must be cleared with the Supervisor or Engineering. Maintains equipment in working order to produce product within specified quality and quantity limits, adjusting, fixing, cleaning, and repairing, as necessary. Maintains equipment logs for each piece of equipment, recording pertinent information about downtime and maintenance problems. Maintains equipment logs for each piece of equipment, recording pertinent information about downtime and maintenance problems. MUST have clear and legible handwriting. Repairs equipment and reports major problems to supervisor. Coordinates maintenance activities with Maintenance Department, Engineering, or other technical resources, as needed for major repairs/production issues. Turns on machines and ensures proper functioning of machines and control panels. Makes certain safety guards are in position and working properly. Enters equipment downtime as directed by Supervision. Monitors production machinery as needed to ensure top performance.