Industrial Technician Jobs in Maryland

Job Summary

Maintain and repair mechanical/electrical/boiler systems within a manufacturing environment; execute capital projects (installation, dismantling of equipment) and other various maintenance tasks throughout the facility. Expected hours of work 40 hours a week with a varied shift schedule 8-10 hours shifts with occasional overtime and weekend hours. No travel required.

Duties And Responsibilities

- Reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work.
- Start machines and observe mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems.
- Inspect or test damaged machine parts and mark defective areas or advise supervisors of repair.
- Lubricate or apply adhesives or other materials to machines, machine parts, or other equipment according to specific procedures.
- Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments according to production specifications.
- Dismantle machines and remove parts for repair using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or hoists.
- Record production, repair, and machine maintenance information.
- Read work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance.
- Set up and operate machines and adjust controls to regulate operations.
- Transport machine parts, tools, equipment, and other material between work areas and storage, using cranes, hoists, or dollies.
- Collect and discard worn machine parts and other refuse in order to maintain machinery and work areas.
- Clean machines and machine parts, using cleaning solvents, cloths, air guns, hoses, vacuums, or other equipment.
- Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

- Knowledge of measuring gauges such as tape measures
- Knowledge of various hand and power tools
- Prior experience operating a forklift.
- Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
- Effective communication and problem-solving skills
- Understanding of basic math, reading, and writing skills
- Ability to work under pressure to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
- Ability to use hand & portable tools, gas and arc welder, forklift, pickup truck, testing equipment, tape measure, computer (shop floor and ERP).

Education And Experience

- Required:
+ Education – High School diploma or GED required.
+ One to two (1-2) years related maintenance experience.
+ Previous experience in the following maintenance areas preferred: electrical, plumbing, carpentry, welding, and boiler.
+ Mechanical background with rotating equipment. Hydraulic and pneumatic. Electrical/mechanical troubleshooting.

Working Conditions

Fast paced manufacturing environment where workers are exposed to both ambient/outside temperatures and dust; working with mechanical parts and pinch points; exposure to increased noise levels. Exposure to hazardous mechanical, electrical and chemical substances/equipment. Confined workspaces.

Physical Requirements

OCCASIONALLY

(0-30%)
- LIFTING OR CARRYING
- 1-10 LBS: X
- 11-20 LBS: X
- 21-40 LBS: X
- 41-50 LBS:
- 51 OR MORE LBS:

FREQUENTLY

(31-60%)
- Pushing Or Pulling
- 1-40 LBS: X
- 41-50 LBS: X
- 51 OR MORE LBS: X
- BENDING OR STOOPING: X
- REACHING ABOVE SHOULDER LEVEL: X
- DRIVING AUTOMATIC EQUIP. VEHICLES: X
- OPERATE MACHINERY OR POWER TOOLS: X
- CLIMBING (LADDERS, STAIRS, ETC.): X
- WALKING: X
- STANDING: X
- SITTING: X
- WORKING IN EXTREME TEMPERATURES: X
- REPETITIVE MOTION INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: WRISTS, HANDS AND/OR FINGERS: X
- VISION: X
- HEARING: X
- DEXTERITY: X
- HAND EYE COORDINATION: X

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Used

- Eye and hearing protection is required at all times on the production floor.
- Safety toe shoes (steel/composite).
- Flame Resistant rated Maintenance uniform provided.
- Other PPE as defined by management within assigned department.