Maintenance Technician - Janesville gea

Company: Argus Technical
Location: Hanover
Posted on: June 28, 2025

Job Description:

1st: 6:30a – 3p M - F 2nd: 2:30p – 11p M - F 3rd: 10:30p – 7a Sun - Thur Maintenance Technician Job Responsibilities: Maintains the servicing and repairs of all company machinery & mechanical equipment and ensures all company equipment is operational, producing quality product, safe and compliant where necessary. Job Duties: • Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations (i.e. OSHA compliance where necessary). • Perform and document all required necessary preventative maintenance and repairs on equipment • Maintain ongoing list of projects with timeline to be addressed and completed • Ensures the work is completed with technical excellence, and in an efficient and cost effective fashion. • Actively participate on teams and offer suggestions for improvement • Troubleshoots and locates the source of the problem by observing the operation of the equipment, listening for problems; using precision measuring and 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 techniques; monitoring compliance. • Provides mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests. • Maintains plant upkeep and cleanliness (i.e. light replacements, cobweb removal, etc.) • Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt. • Fabricates repair parts by using internal equipment when possible or outsources when necessary • Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing technical publications; establishing personal networks. • Monitor production daily and promote adjustments on the process to ensure efficiency and quality • Monitor processes, show an awareness of issues and demonstrate corrective actions to address those issues • Be available for phone support from extrusion operators • Contributes to team by assisting with operator training as needed. • Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs. • Communicate with Gallina Italy regarding production and maintenance support • Maintain good communication with General Manager and extrusion operators Position Requirements: • High school Diploma or equivalent required • Must be able to read, write and speak English instructions & documentation • A minimum of 2 years of machine operation or set-up experience in plastics • Ability to work independently with little supervision & follow guidelines • Demonstrated capability in basic math and measurement. • Knowledge of blueprints, schematics, pneumatics, motors, electrical, hydraulics, etc. • Basic electrical experience is required • PLC troubleshooting experience is a plus • Welding and carpentry experience

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