Plant and Maintenance Technician

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The Maintenance Technician completes services to keep equipment and buildings running properly. The position supports production by performing corrective and preventive maintenance tasks while maintaining a high level of safety and quality.

• Perform a variety of semiskilled duties in the areas of plumbing, carpentry, painting, machine servicing, electrical and mechanics
• Set and install new equipment
• Relocate and remove equipment as required
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks as needed such as lubrication, cleaning and general inspections.
• Fabricate minimal changes to equipment for repairs or to enhance machine performance
• Manage time and resources and adapt to changing priorities
• Respond to breakdown calls quickly
• Locate sources of problems by observing mechanical and electrical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair the root cause issue making sure to fix it right the first time
• Prompt and regular attendance at an assigned work location.
• Interact with employees and customers in an appropriate manner.
• Confer and collaborate with staff members with whom the employee must interact on a regular basis.
• Review and analyze data and information.
• Plan, prioritize and monitor maintenance activities.
• Complete assigned tasks or projects in a timely manner.

No direct management or supervisory responsibilities.

Observe safety and security policies and procedures, including proper use of PPE; report potentially unsafe conditions; and use equipment and materials properly. Follow job‑specific safety requirements such as Lock Out Tag Out, Ladder Safety, Power and Manual Tool Safety, Safe Lift and Scaffold Safety. Additionally, individuals in this position must follow all safe driving laws.

Minimal travel between the Quaker campuses may be required.

• Knowledge of hand tools
• Knowledge of power tools and shop equipment such as mill, lathe and bandsaw
• Ability to read hydraulic schematics
• Ability to read pneumatic schematics
• Ability to read electrical schematics
• Sufficient in Microsoft Office Products - Outlook, Word, Excel
• Knowledge of basic math skills
• Knowledge of AutoCAD drafting software preferred
• Sufficient in Allen Bradley, Rockwell Industrial Automation brand or other Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) language
• Must have and maintain a valid Class E Driver's License

• A High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is required.
• Associate's Degree in relevant mechanical/technical field or enrollment in a mechanical/technical program or equivalent work experience is required.
• Minimum two years related work experience within an operations environment with a strong mechanical/technical skillset preferred

This is a full‑time position. The days and hours of work are Monday through Friday on Evening Shift, 2:30 pm to 11:00 pm. Occasional overtime and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. These hours are subject to change based upon company needs.

The demands and environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position operates in a manufacturing environment. The employee must be able to:

• Regularly lift and/or carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift up to 85 pounds through team lift
• Work shifts of at least 8 hours, and occasionally longer, for 5 days each week
• Stand for prolonged periods

It is an essential job function and safety rule, applicable to every employee working in a safety sensitive classified position, to be able to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to climactic variations, fumes or airborne particles,…