Maintenance Technician

About the Job

Maintenance Technician/Machine Set Up.

Job Description:

The Maintenance Tech I is responsible for troubleshooting and repairing equipment, conducting preventive maintenance, other duties assigned. Maintenance Tech I is responsible to know how to set up every production line and adjust all fills, label machines, and coders.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform Preventive Maintenance on equipment.
• Must display some aptitude with mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic equipment.
• Knows how to safely use hand tools.
• Adheres to lockout tag-out procedures.
• Perform minor building, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and painting repairs as necessary.
• Respond quickly in the event of an emergency, notify appropriate personnel and follow safety protocol.
• Perform other maintenance duties as requested.
• Know how to quickly set up all machines, adjust fills, program coders, label machines.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Highly motivated, results-oriented, driven.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to use a computer.
• Physically capable of lifting 50 pounds unassisted.
• Experienced in operating a variety of equipment, including snowblowers, lawnmowers, and small hand tools.
• Able to work well with Supervision, carry out assigned tasks.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and follow specified procedures.

Education Required:

• High school diploma required.
• Some technical school training in mechanics or electrical work beneficial.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort:

• Able to work in high heat and humidity or cold and dry conditions indoors/outdoors.
• Full range of motion to lift, carry, walk, climb around equipment and facilities.
• Work in elevated positions on ladders, lifts, and platforms.
• Must be able to lift and carry at least 25 pounds and heavier weights with assistance.
• Have the ability to work around and troubleshoot moving electro/mechanical equipment utilizing proper safety procedures.

Reports to the Maintenance Supervisor or Maintenance Manager.