Maintenance Technician

Job Title

Maintain and repair mechanical/electrical/boiler systems within a manufacturing environment; execute capital projects (installation, dismantling of equipment) and other various maintenance tasks throughout the facility. Expected hours of work 40 hours a week with a varied shift schedule 8-10 hours shifts with occasional overtime and weekend hours. No travel required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work
• Start machines and observe mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems.
• Inspect or test damaged machine parts and mark defective areas or advise supervisors of repair.
• Lubricate or apply adhesives or other materials to machines, machine parts, or other equipment according to specific procedures.
• Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments according to production specifications.
• Dismantle machines and remove parts for repair using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or hoists.
• Record production, repair, and machine maintenance information.
• Read work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance.
• Set up and operate machines and adjust controls to regulate operations.
• Transport machine parts, tools, equipment, and other material between work areas and storage, using cranes, hoists, or dollies.
• Collect and discard worn machine parts and other refuse in order to maintain machinery and work areas.
• Clean machines and machine parts, using cleaning solvents, cloths, air guns, hoses, vacuums, or other equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of measuring gauges such as tape measures
• Knowledge of various hand and power tools
• Prior experience operating a forklift.
• Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills
• Understanding of basic math, reading, and writing skills
• Ability to work under pressure to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
• Ability to use hand& portable tools, gas and arc welder, forklift, pickup truck, testing equipment, tape measure, computer (shop floor and ERP).

Education and Experience:

• Required:
  • Education – High School diploma or GED required.
  • One to two (1-2) years related maintenance experience.
  • Previous experience in the following maintenance areas preferred: electrical, plumbing, carpentry, welding, and boiler.
  • Mechanical background with rotating equipment. Hydraulic and pneumatic. Electrical/mechanical troubleshooting.

Working Conditions:

• Fast-paced manufacturing environment where workers are exposed to both ambient/outside temperatures and dust; working with mechanical parts and pinch points; exposure to increased noise levels.
• Exposure to hazardous mechanical, electrical and chemical substances/equipment.
• Confined work spaces
• This is a fully onsite position. The employee is expected to be physically present at their designated work location during scheduled hours. In-person attendance is essential for collaboration, access to onsite resources, and the performance of job responsibilities. Employees must comply with all site-specific safety, security, and conduct policies.

Additional Information:

This is a fully onsite position. The employee is expected to be physically present at their designated work location during scheduled hours. In-person attendance is essential for collaboration, access to onsite resources, and the performance of job responsibilities. Employees must comply with all site-specific safety, security, and conduct policies.

Physical Requirements:

According to ADA regulations, reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Frequency scale: Occasionally (0–30%) | Frequently (31–60%) | Continuously (61–100%)

LIFTING OR CARRYING

• 1–10 LBS — Frequently
• 11–20 LBS — Frequently
• 21–40 LBS — Frequently
• 41–50 LBS — Frequently
• 51 OR MORE LBS — (not indicated)

PUSHING OR PULLING:

• 1–40 LBS — Occasionally
• 41–50 LBS — Occasionally
• 51 OR MORE LBS — (not indicated)

OTHER PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• BENDING OR STOOPING — Occasionally
• REACHING ABOVE SHOULDER LEVEL — Occasionally
• DRIVING AUTOMATIC EQUIP. VEHICLES — (not indicated)
• OPERATE MACHINERY OR POWER TOOLS — (not indicated)
• CLIMBING (LADDERS, STAIRS, ETC.) — (not indicated)
• WALKING — Frequently
• STANDING — Frequently
• SITTING — Frequently
• WORKING IN EXTREME TEMPERATURES — (not indicated)
• REPETTIVE MOTION INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
  • WRISTS, HANDS AND/OR FINGERS) — Continuously
• VISION — Continuously
• HEARING — Continuously
• DEXTERITY — Continuously
• HAND EYE COORDINATION — Continuously