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Isolatek International, the industry leader in the marketing and manufacturing of passive fire protection materials for the construction industry has an immediate opening for a full-time Maintenance Lead Technician in our Operations Department at its San Bernardino, CA location.

The Maintenance Lead Technician repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment such as engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems and production machines and equipment.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Observes mechanical devices in operation and listens to their sounds to locate causes of trouble.  Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts.
• Examines form and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
• Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments.
• Repairs or replaces defective parts. Installs special functional and structural parts in devices.
• Lubricates and cleans parts,
• Starts devices to test their performance.
• Setup and operates ladle, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts.
• Setup and operates electric arc welder and cutting torch.
• Troubleshoots and repairs electrical equipment.
• Check and monitor inventory of maintenance supplies, tools and equipment and report to the Plant manager any supplies that need to be ordered.
• Assist with creating and maintain cost savings initiatives.
• Assist with environmental compliance requirements.
• Participate in all safety programs and assist with maintaining and clean and safe work environment. 

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Aside from standard Maintenance Technician duties and responsibilities, the Maintenance Lead Technician will be assigned some or all of the following:
• Set up the parts inventory section, mark and maintain all storage locations and enter parts into maintenance software.
• Daily enter all parts used and received into maintenance software.
• Sets up and prep all parts for projects to be performed. 
• Helps set inventory levels required to make sure we have the right part when needed.
• Oversees assigned projects from start to finish, working together with the Plant Manager on scheduling manpower needed to complete tasks
• Lead personnel on maintenance down days. Oversees contractors and other workers.
• Gets involved in discussions with vendors so he understands the current general trends in the industry. 
• Perform other duties and special projects as needed to support the plant operations.

Experience and Education:  

Required to complete the following training in the following courses to obtain a Certificate as a Class A Maintenance Mechanic or have had the equivalent to the following courses from an accredited college or technical school: 

Courses: Basic Print Reading, Basic Electricity, Motors and Motor Control, Applied Mathematics and Electro-Mechanical Controls.

Skills:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Troubleshooting
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Ability to read basic mechanical drawings

 Isolatek International offers an attractive compensation package, including 401(k) plan. To be considered, please send your letter of interest and resume in confidence to Isolatek International.  Relocation benefits are not offered. No phone calls please. No agencies please. EOE