Maintenance Technician

Position Title

Maintenance Technician

$28-$32/hour

1st

5am-3:30pm Monday-Thursday (4x10)

• Analyze mechanical and operational problems on assigned equipment and plan for and take corrective action
• Make necessary corrections and run adjustments to maintain maximum production and quality
• Make recommendations to Maintenance Supervisor about setup, maintenance schedules and processes, and potential outsourcing of maintenance projects
• Perform routine preventive maintenance duties that include machine lubrication, chemical changes in wash/dip tanks, belt changing, and equipment inspections to minimize repair cost and prevent equipment failures
• Assist in the setup of new machinery and facility layout
• Work within the company maintenance tracking system to assist in maintaining a record of preventative and regular maintenance performed
• Communicate equipment failures and unsafe conditions to the Maintenance Supervisor
• Direct other Maintenance Techs as needed
• Open clogged drains, fix leaks, and perform other simple plumbing jobs
• Assist with basic landscaping work as needed to include pulling of weeds and brush, snow removal, salting of walkways, and other unskilled yard work
• Work with others to maintain a high value on a safe workforce
• Maintain good housekeeping in the department
• Perform maintenance work to the maintenance processes to meet IATF 16949:2016 standards
• Participate in and support the principles of Open Book Management
• Other duties may be assigned as needed

• High school diploma or GED
• AA/AS in Maintenance Technology, Engineering, or related discipline preferred
• 5 years of previous maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
• Working experience with HVAC, welding, electrical, plumbing, equipment installation, hydraulics, and air powered equipment
• Must be able to read machinery schematics and diagrams
• Must be comfortable working at heights
• Must be able to diagnose and perform complex maintenance solutions
• Must have general knowledge of equipment used in the building trades
• Ability to use hand tools and trades type tools
• Ability to be certified on company fork truck and scissor lift equipment
• Ability to multi-task multiple maintenance projects/issues at one time
• Effective relationship management skills with co-workers in a team environment
• Basic computer literacy/experience; proficient in Windows environments; working knowledge of Word processing, PowerPoint, spreadsheets, e-mail, and Web-enabled applications
• Regularly walk, stand, use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and talk and hear
• Sitting 10%, standing/walking 90%
• Frequently lift and or move up to 35-50 pounds
• Work is performed with exposure to harsh conditions such as dust, fumes, noise, and varying temperatures for extended periods of time

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