Maintenance Technician

Position Overview

Maintenance Technician I troubleshoots electrical and mechanical systems within the plant. Maintenance Technician I maintains production and facility equipment according to company standards of safety and quality. Additionally, Maintenance Technician I supports an environment of continuous improvement by making and implementing suggestions. Maintenance Technician I follows the preventive maintenance schedule in accordance with the equipment manufacturer's recommendation and industry-accepted best practices for all plant equipment.

Maintenance Technician I complies with all safety requirements and proper use of PPE as well as understands and follows the quality policy and lean initiatives.

• Maintain equipment while performing basic mechanical and electrical repair work
• Notice and report any abnormal conditions or failures
• Perform machinery and basic equipment examinations and report to supervisors
• Perform machine shop functions (sheet metal, steel layout and welding)
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment
• Follow company policy, processes, and action plans as it relates to all plant machinery
• Follow and understand production daily goals and requirements
• Perform general housekeeping
• Understand and follow work instructions
• Detect and report defective materials
• Dispose of contaminated work materials in appropriate containers
• Follow and maintain good housekeeping and hygiene practices

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 6 months – 1-year experience in an industrial environment working within a maintenance (electrical) department as a Maintenance Electrician/Technician
• Good writing and communication skills
• Basic understanding of MS Office (Word / Excel)
• Forklift Certified