Production Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

Description

PURPOSE:

This position is primarily responsible for the repair and maintenance of production equipment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Basic knowledge of mechanical and or electrical skills preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

· Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

· Ability to write correspondence.

· Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to others within the work group.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

· Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY

· Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

OTHER SKILL AND ABILITIES

· Diligent, punctual and disciplined. Able to manage own time to meet objectives.

· Flexible and willing to adapt work pace and methods to handle changes, prioritization and meet deadlines

· Autonomy – is able to work alone and assume responsibility after and appropriate training period. Puts own lee way to good use and exercises discernment in making decisions and taking action.

· Ability to learn mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, steam and related system functions.

DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.

· Routine inspections of Mechanical equipment.

· Repair of air cylinders, hydraulic pumps, water jet vacuum systems, punch presses and pneumatic equipment after appropriate training period.

· Changing molds for production, hookup.

· Repair of vacuum systems, punch presses pneumatic equipment

· Schedule flexibility to support critical deadlines may be required.

· Provide assistance as needed to others within the group.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND/OR PROFESSIONAL LICENSE(s)/EXPERIENCE:

(2) year Technical Certificate from college, technical or vocational school; or 5 or more years related experience preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

POSITION SUPERVISES:

This is a non-supervisory position

CONTACT WITH OTHERS:

Internally, must be able to communicate effectively with fellow employees and machine operators at all levels of organization.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL/COMMUNICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; manual dexterity to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee may lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job may include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The individual must have a high level of comprehension, and a high level of general, verbal, written, and numerical intelligence.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Works majority of the day in a climate-controlled environment, with the exception of or otherwise specified, performing work in the warehouse or manufacturing areas which are subject to changes in temperature and/or noise.

TRAVEL:

Generally, travel is not required

LOCATION:

Gentex’s Carbondale facility is located in Northeastern Pennsylvania in Lackawanna County. Carbondale, PA is about twenty miles north of Scranton, PA, 50 miles south of Binghamton, NY, and about 125 miles from New York City and Philadelphia. The area hosts numerous nearby state parks, nature preserves and local colleges and universities, including The University of Scranton and Marywood University. Northeast Pennsylvania is a beautiful area and offers an excellent cost of living. It is a great place to work, meet people, raise a family and live!

Gentex Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for any applicable state or federal protected class. Gentex is an E-Verify Participant. Pre-employment drug/alcohol/background screening is required.