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Confidential Employer Industrial Maintenance Technician in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Industrial Manufacturing Maintenance Technician (3+ years experience)

Job Description Summary: This position is responsible for maintaining and repairing plant machinery and physical structures of buildings and ground by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities Include the following:

  • Utilizes strong mechanical skills to install, repair, and replace machinery and equipment.
  • Must have basic industrial electrical skills
  • Possesses basic knowledge of industrial machines
  • Operates welding, brazing and soldering equipment as required.
  • Reads and interprets blueprints and schematic drawings to understand machine operations
  • Assists with set-ups for specifications
  • Performs routine scheduled maintenance as scheduled to minimize production downtime
  • Receives written work orders or verbal instruction from supervisor
  • Demonstrates strong troubleshooting skills to resolve mechanical and technical problems
  • Performs other related duties as assigned by management

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Strong mechanical aptitude
  • Basic working knowledge in industrial electrical maintenance
  • Knowledge of general plant practices, floor layout and procedures including Lock Out Tag Out
  • Understands quality requirements and QAM
  • Possesses good communication skills
  • Able to work independently and as part of a group as a team player
  • Adheres to all safety regulations and practices and established company policies
  • Has the ability to learn quickly and apply new skills immediately

Education/Experience High School graduate, or general education degree (GED), Mechanical Technology degree or trade school equivalent and/or experience in industrial maintenance.

Language Ability to read and interpret, production schedules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, blueprints and diagrams. Able to communicate clearly and effectively with coworkers.

Reasoning Ability Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to think quickly and react to situations under time restraints. Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines with accuracy and thoroughness. Able to identify problems and resolve efficiently.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally be able to lift or move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and smell.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing duties on this job, the employee is exposed to wet or hot, humid conditions (non-weather); work near moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level is usually loud.

Benefits: PEAK believes that taking care of our team is essential for success and we are proud to provide benefits that enhance both your well-being and your future.

PEAK's benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Savings Account (DCA), and 401K plan.

Additionally, our associates may be eligible for Paid Sick Leave as required by Federal, State, or local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO): PEAK Technical Staffing is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. PEAK does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We encourage all individuals to apply.

Candidate Privacy To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://peaktechnical.com/privacy-policy/ and https://peaktechnical.com/ca-residents-privacy-rights/

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