Maintenance Technician (REQ878)

Maintenance Technician Cape Girardeau, MO How can you make a difference at your job and can have the opportunity to grow? Join the Cape Girardeau– Spartech Team! We are currently looking for a Maintenance Technician to join our team to support our machine maintenance and variety of customers. If you meet the qualifications and want to make a difference in a fast-paced environment with a company large enough to offer you room to grow but not so large you become “just a number”, and who has a large focus on safety and success, Spartech might be the ideal company for you! Job Summary The Maintenance Technician is responsible for safely completing maintenance assignments to build, repair and/or maintain all equipment in good operating condition as quickly and accurately as possible; while keeping associated costs to a minimum to help meet Plant goals. The Maintenance Technician is expected to be multi-skilled and able to contribute to plant maintenance activities in a variety of craft disciplines. This position reports to the Cape Girardeau, MO Maintenance Manager. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Completes projects with minimal guidance showing a proactive attitude to minimizing equipment down time and lost production capability. Troubleshoots mechanical devices in operation. Dismantles and examines devices to gain access to and remove defective parts. Adjusts, repairs or replaces defective parts. Sets up and operates shop machinery such as drill press, grinders, band saws, cutting torch, welder. etc. Uses hand tools and pneumatic tools to modify or repair parts and equipment. Installs new or repairs/modifies electronic, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment as needed. Improves reliability and up-time of all equipment. Takes a proactive approach to equipment issues with a preventive maintenance mentality. Operates forklift and aerial lift platform as needed. Researches supplies, parts and tools needed to efficiently complete work orders. Assists in identifying and maintaining an accurate inventory of parts by effective utilization of a CMMS. Contributes to upkeep and updating of required paperwork such as records, maintenance logs, documents, manuals, drawings, PM logs, etc. Supports the vision, mission and guiding principles of the company. Follows applicable Safety, Health and Environmental rules and guidelines while performing job duties. Maintains departmental housekeeping standards. Other duties as assigned. Requirements Required Education and Skills: Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Must have basic skills on use of computers: MS Office, Windows, SAP is desirable. Requires the ability to safely operate a wide variety of tools such as hand tools, power tools, drill press, band saw, welder, cutting torch, etc. Must have knowledge of mechanical systems including gear boxes, motors, air compressors, pumps, AC, DC, drive troubleshooting, etc. Must be able to navigate electrical,…