Maintenace Technician

What You Will Do:
Vitro has openings at their Tipton, PA facility. This position includes working in a glass plant providing technical assistance to Maintenance, Engineering, Production and Quality Control Departments in resolving equipment or process problems of an immediate or developmental nature.
Also assists the Maintenance Supervisor with coordination, job oversight, design, engineering, technical troubleshooting, training, problem analysis and programming as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Provides technical assistance to Maintenance in resolving day-to-day maintenance or production problems involving production equipment, usually within a specified area
• Writes work orders and procedures as required to correct malfunctions or improve equipment or processes, both on the short and long-term range.
• Provides and assists in technical training to Maintenance and Production employees in the use of new or modified equipment within specific areas of accountability. Trains GMM’s on plant technologies; PLS’s, Servo’s, Robotics, Ladder Logic, etc.
• Works with Maintenance, Engineering, Production and Purchasing to determine new products and equipment to be tested. Helps establish the parameters for evaluating new products and equipment and assist in the actual testing.
• Recommends spare parts, instrumentation and supplies, etc., as necessary. Advises the Storeroom Supervisor on stock levels. Recommends stores additions and reductions to maintain proper inventory of parts and supplies used in specific areas of accountability.
• May specify, design or program maintenance related items. Assists in determining standards for equipment; components, design, and programming. Keeps software, parts, and documentation up to date.
• Performs any general maintenance work as assigned.
• Work schedule consists of 12-hour rotating shifts. Weekends and holidays per rotation.
What We Offer:
• Hourly Rate: $29.52/hour
• Competitive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, STD, life insurance, and 401k with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Regular performance reviews with opportunities for growth and movement within company.
• Seven consecutive days off per month according to rotation
• Paid lunch breaks
• Annual Maintenance Tool Allowance

What We Need From You:
Education / Experience:
• High School degree required. Two (2) year Technical Degree in Electro-Mechanical Engineering,
• Electrical Engineering or related area preferred.
• Two (2) years of previous maintenance technician, industrial electrician or related experience required;
Five (5) years of experience preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, SAFETY and WORK ENVIRONMENT:
• Must be able to wear a respirator and work in confined spaces.
• Perform duties within normal industrial environmental conditions and outside and may encounter extreme heat, cold, wet, or dangerous weather conditions.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Associate must follow posted security procedures at all times while in the building.
• Must follow all PPE requirements