Maintenance Technician

## Maintenance Technician Apply:
Onsite:
US - Stratford, WI:
Full time:
Posted Today:
25495

This position performs day-to-day maintenance and upkeep on all facilities, grounds and equipment. The primary role is to support the production areas and keep all equipment in safe and good working order.
** Duties/Responsibilities**:
* Performs day-to-day maintenance as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor.
* Responds to equipment downtime issues in a timely manner and identifies problems.
* Conducts proactive and preventative care maintenance by identifying issues before concerns or breakdowns occur.
* Records and documents all related repairs and parts issues as needed.
* Reviews current assets and determines reliability and or performance concerns for attention.
* Must be able to perform duties in a work order-based system.
* Maintains all regulatory compliance related to facilities, grounds and equipment.
* Assists in facilities maintenance as needed.
* Trains maintenance technicians
* Recognizes and knows the function of most plant equipment
* Operates all lifts and forklifts
* Assists and help lead emergency repairs and breakdowns
* Answers more advanced troubleshooting calls without assistance
* Shows initiative in pointing out ideas for continuous improvement
* Complies with all Safety rules and regulations, including:  + Compliance with all written safety procedures, policies, and work practices.  + Reports all incidents including injuries and illnesses, near misses, property damage, chemical spills and fires to your supervisor immediately.  + Participates in safety meetings, training, and committees.  + Reports all hazards, unsafe conditions or unsafe behaviors to your supervisor.  + Intervenes with co-workers when unsafe behaviors are observed.  

+ Intervene whenever unsafe conditions and unsafe acts are observed and reinforce safe behavior when observed.  + Participates in weekly Safety Toolbox Talks  + Conducts required inspections.  
** Education & Experience**:2-3 years’ experience in a maintenance role or manufacturing environment is required.

The successful candidate must demonstrate ability to deal with multiple priorities and deadlines, and the ability to work effectively in a changing work environment.
High level of initiative, strong problem-solving skills, good judgment, and a demonstrated ability to deal appropriately with mechanical and electrical information as required.

High level of initiative, strong problem-solving skills, good judgment, and a demonstrated ability to deal appropriately with mechanical and electrical information as required.

Knowledge skills and abilities necessary for this overall success of this position:  experience with 480 volt 3 phase motors and equipment as well as knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems, be able to use a multi-meter to troubleshoot basic electrical problems and have a strong mechanical aptitude .Knowledge of operating a forklift and other material handling equipment is a plus.

Basic welding and fabricating ability.

This is a service-orientated position.  The successful candidate must genuinely enjoy working with people, have a pleasant disposition, and be willing to advance the goals of the organization by demonstrating competence in relevant subject areas and a willingness to be helpful.