The Maintenance Technician is responsible for 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.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
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Completes projects with minimal guidance showing a proactive attitude to minimizing equipment down time and lost production capability.
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Troubleshoots mechanical devices in operation. Dismantles and examines devices to gain access to and remove defective parts. Adjusts, repairs or replaces defective parts.
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Sets up and operates shop machinery such as lathe, drill press, grinders, band saws, cutting torch, welder. etc. Uses hand tools and pneumatic tools to modify or repair parts and equipment.
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Installs new or repairs/modifies hydraulic and pneumatic equipment as needed.
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Improves reliability and uptime of all equipment. Takes a proactive approach to equipment issues with a preventive maintenance mentality.
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Operates forklift and hydraulic working platform as needed.
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Researches supplies, parts and tools needed to complete work orders.
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Assists in identifying and maintaining an accurate inventory of parts.
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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.
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Follows applicable Safety, Health and Environmental rules and guidelines while performing job duties.
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Maintains departmental housekeeping.
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Other duties as assigned.
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Successfully completed training as an electrician, electrical engineer, electronics technician for industrial engineering/mechatronics engineer (m/f/d) or comparable training
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2-3 years of professional experience in production and commissioning of systems
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Very good knowledge of electronics with regard to independent troubleshooting
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High social and communication skills, initiative, commitment, solution-oriented work, and ability to work in a team
Our purpose at Avient Corporation is to be an innovator of materials solutions that help our customers succeed, while enabling a sustainable world.
Innovation goes far beyond materials science; it’s powered by the passion, creativity, and diverse expertise of 9,000 professionals worldwide. Whether you’re a finance wizard, a tech enthusiast, an operational powerhouse, an HR changemaker, or a trailblazer in materials development, you’ll find your place at Avient.
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By playing to win, acting customer centric, driving innovation and profitable growth, collaborating seamlessly across Avient, and motivating and inspiring and developing others and yourself you will accelerate your ability to achieve Avient’s strategic goals, to meet our customer needs, and to accomplish your career goals.
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