Maintenance Technician

• Performs or assists in a variety of duties to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production and facility equipment. Performs routine maintenance and service as needed.
• Assists with general building and grounds maintenance.

• Performs mechanic skills including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of equipment.
• Reads and interprets equipment manuals to perform required maintenance and service.
• Performs routine and preventative maintenance on plant machines, equipment, and facilities.
• Diagnosis problems, replaces or repairs parts, tests, and makes adjustments to equipment as necessary.
• Uses a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties.
• Performs general building and grounds maintenance including snow removal, lawn mowing, minor electrical repairs, carpentry, painting, plumbing, etc.
• May be required to set up and operate machining operations such as lathes, drill presses, grinders, etc., to make or repair parts.
• Communicates with plant personnel on repair issues and projects completed.
• Actively participates in continuous improvement activities.
• Follows safety rules and regulations when performing work assignments and maintains a clean and orderly work area.
• May assist in other areas of the factory as workload demands change.

• High School diploma or GED required.

Experience in the following elements is required:

• Previous work experience in facility maintenance preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to understand electrical, mechanical, fluid power, and control systems.
• Must be able to use basic hand tools and specialized tools as appropriate.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to read, write and speak the English language.
• Excellent organizational and proven verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task assignments and duties.
• Willingness to learn products, policies, and procedures on an ongoing basis.
• Willingness to work cooperatively in a team environment.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.

• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions such as bending, walking, kneeling, climbing, crouching, reaching with hands, grasping, pushing, and pulling.
• Ability to wear PPE (personal protective equipment) as needed such as eye/face shields and clothing protection. Steel-toed shoes are required.
• Manufacturing shop environment with various noise levels and temperatures ranging from hot to cold depending on seasons.
• Occasionally exposed to a variety of outside weather conditions.
• Potential exposure to fumes, airborne particles, dust, and chemical hazards.