Maintenance Technician - Cortland, New York

Who is Pyrotek? Pyrotek is the most successful global industrial company you've never heard of (until now). Pyrotek is a global leader in high temperature materials and our products impact virtually everyone in the developed world. Our global team has worked for decades to deliver new technologies, advanced engineered systems and innovative materials to customers in industries all over the world. Join our team and create, improve and innovate the everyday!

The role of the Maintenance Technician is to perform routine maintenance, general troubleshooting, new equipment installations, and repair of electrical and mechanical components, buildings, equipment, and power systems for the Pyrotek facility. Ensure machines, electrical and mechanical equipment, and facility remain in good working order by addressing and resolving maintenance and repair needs to minimize equipment downtime and prevent business disruptions.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and optimal functionality of plant and production machinery, equipment, and industrial vehicles (i.e. forklift), by:
  • Regularly cleaning and applying lubricants to equipment components, and replenishing fluids, as needed.
  • Maintain, adjust, calibrate and troubleshoot PLC's instrumentation and combustion systems.
  • Routinely conducting preventative maintenance functions per plant/equipment requirements.
  • Quickly inspecting and diagnosing reported issues, and taking appropriate actions to troubleshoot and provide resolution.
  • Accurately recording, entering and/or communicating statuses of work orders and other maintenance related tasks and requests in Fixx.
• Perform general plant repair and maintenance functions, including but not limited to:
  • Handling facility upkeep responsibilities within and outside of the physical structure, such as painting, carpentry, plumbing and electrical work.
  • Effectively coordinating and taking the lead on equipment installations, modifications, and relocations.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing departments and personnel to support and ensure business continuity and operational efficiency, by:
  • Partnering to proactively identify potential machining and equipment issues and providing consultation on corrective measures and preventative maintenance.
  • Conducting a thorough root cause analysis for machining and equipment failures by running diagnostic tests to discover functionality issues, and accurately reporting findings.
  • Maintaining continuous communication, providing regular updates, and making recommendations for process and procedural improvements.
• Thoroughly understand and comply with building codes related to electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical tolerances.

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Education/Experience

High school diploma or GED, plus six (6) years of maintenance and repair experience working with ladder diagrams, electrical schematics, hydraulic schematics, and mechanical drawings; or equivalent combination of related education, training, and experience.

Prior experience in one or more of the following areas preferred - mechanical maintenance, programmable logic controls (PLCs), combustion systems, furnaces and kilns.

Valid driver's license, required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Mechanical/Technical Skills. Understanding of spatial reasoning, cause and effect, heat conduction, velocity, gravity and force. Ability to apply and perform predictive and preventive maintenance techniques. Ability to perform maintenance on mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical equipment. Ability to read and interpret facility and equipment drawings, manuals, and instructions. Working knowledge of tools, equipment, and devices, and ability to use hand operated and power tools. Proficiency with performing tasks with precision and manual dexterity. Ability to operate industrial equipment. Ability to obtain and maintain forklift certification.

Computer/Applications Skills. Basic computer skills. Ability to clock into and out of jobs via computer terminals, perform computerized transactions and use barcode scanners to transact movement of inventory. Ability to record and enter electronic requests, statuses, and resolutions in CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).

Core Business Skills. Ability to identify problems and urgently report them to supervision. Competency in mechanical math, including calculating measurements in whole numbers and fractions, determining lengths and areas, and converting US Standard measurements to/from metric system.

Flexibility. Ability to work outside of normal schedule due to business demands, including but not limited to power outages and equipment downtime.

Shift: Monday - Friday, 6:30am - 3:00pm

Physical/Sensory Requirements

The following physical activities described here are representative of those required by a Team Member to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation, if feasible, will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions of position.

While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, kneel, crouch, and bend, occasionally climb stairs, use hands and fingers to handle, grasp or feel, and reach in various angles with hands or arms. Must be able to lift or carry up to 25 lbs. frequently, and up to 75 lbs. occasionally.

Working Environment

While performing the essential responsibilities of this position, Team Member generally will work in a manufacturing environment with frequent exposure to loud noise, moving mechanical parts, and fumes or airborne particles. Periodic exposure to outdoor environment through open doors. PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) such as approved footwear, respirators, safety glasses/goggles, may be required.

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The minimum and maximum hourly range for this full-time position is as follows:

$26.11 - $39.16 + benefits.

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including but not limited to job-related skills and qualifications, experience, and relevant education and/or training. Please note that the compensation details listed in this posted role reflect the base salary only and do not include bonus or benefits.

Pyrotek benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision after 31 days
• Paid Vacation & Sick Leave
• 401(k) with generous match
• Profit Sharing
• Supplemental Benefits

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$26.11 - $39.16 / hourly

Pyrotek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.

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