Preventive Maintenance Technician

Description

Description

Fitesa is a global leader in nonwoven fabric solutions, delivering innovative materials to the hygiene, medical, and industrial markets. We are seeking talented individuals to join our rapidly growing team. We are looking for team-oriented, motivated professionals who are committed to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Fitesa offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the well-being and long-term success of our employees.

Fitesa Benefits Include:

• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) contribution (4% dollar-for-dollar match + additional 3% company discretionary contribution annually for those who qualify)
• Flexible insurance packages, including medical, vision, and dental, with no waiting period

Requirements

Educational Backgroud:

High School Diploma or GED - Required

Work Background: 

Less than 3 years

Summary (What/Why/Coverage)-Main Activities: The Preventive Maintenance Technician   performs diversified tasks involving the installation, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of production and facility equipment—both mechanical and electrical. The role supports safety, predictive, and preventative   maintenance processes to ensure equipment reliability and contribute to organizational goals. Core Competencies:• Teamwork• Communication• Decision making• Initiative• Works standards• Ownership• Organizing Technical Competencies:

• Proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office
• Ability to understand and interpret process settings and center lines
• Ability to use a calculator 
• Ability to learn and become proficient with MES, Paylocity, and other internal database and tracking software
• Ability to read and interpret Fitesa product codes, production schedules, and operations documents
• Advanced troubleshooting skills and good mechanical abilities 
• Ability to apply basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
• Ability to read   and interpret measurements from a ruler, tape measure, or other measuring device in standard and metric systems
• Statistical Analysis skills with the ability to establish and audit against goals

Behavioral Competencies:

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to work as a team with other Slitter operators to ensure line goals are met; flexibility to help with packaging duties and/or other lines as needed
• Demonstrated familiarity with manufacturing processes and equipment preferably of a large size, high speed nature
• Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, conflict-resolution, and decision-making skills
• Strong organization skills with attention to detail
• Possesses a quality and customer-focused mindset
• Willingness and ability to train, motivate, and coach other team members
• Able to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision
• Familiar with air and water pollution control technology and federal, state and community regulatory agency workings
• Willingness and ability to learn and perform other functions in the plant
• Thorough knowledge of the occupation hazards and corresponding safety precautions necessary for the safe performance of assigned duties.
• Willing and able to work flexible hours including rotating shifts as needed
• Possess communication skills to relate effectively with people of diverse backgrounds.

Key Responsibilities (What/How):

• Perform highly diversified duties to install and maintain production machines and the plant’s facilities equipment
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service
• Perform simple machinist duties and responsibilities
• Perform maintenance skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments.
• Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment and plant facilities
• Perform a variety of plumbing maintenance and carpentry functions
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties
• Detect faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas
• Other duties, activities or responsibilities as assigned 

Physical Demands:This position requires frequently lifting   and/or moving up to 25 – 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50   pounds. The position requires frequent lifting, walks and stands for   long periods of time, and performs strenuous physical labor under extreme   temperatures. Specific vision abilities required by this job include   close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth   perception and ability to adjust focus. Additional Information:Eligibility to apply is in   accordance with Fitesa hiring policies and practices. Please contact Fitesa   HR with questions regarding eligibility.  
Fitesa offers a great work   environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. Fitesa is an Equal Opportunity Employer.    Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or   expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other   characteristics protected by law. Fitesa will only employ those who are   legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer   of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background   investigation and drug screen. This position is reserved for US candidates   only and does not offer international transfer.