Maintenance Specialist

The Maintenance Specialist works as part of a team performing preventative maintenance and mechanical or electrical repairs on machinery, and vehicle or facility repairs.

• Perform regular preventative maintenance.
• Maintain housekeeping of maintenance area and work site areas.
• Perform repairs on machinery, vehicles, or facility as required.
• Determine degree of damage to item to be repaired. Disassemble item and list parts necessary for repair.
• Replace parts and repair any defective metal parts which need welding.
• Operate equipment to verify safe, effective repair.
• Design fixtures, tooling and fixtures as required to meet custom needs.
• Repair hand tools - production tools and maintenance tools.
• Troubleshoot and repair defective mechanical or electrical parts.
• Install equipment - both new and existing where new plant layouts are needed.
• Coordinate with area supervisors regarding work which is being conducted on equipment which might impact safety and/or production.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Maintain and operate overhead cranes.
• The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Regular, in-person attendance due to necessary teamwork and personal interactive nature of this position.
• Overtime is a mandatory condition of employment and frequent in this position.
• Complete tasks, work orders, and projects as assigned and regularly meets deadlines.
• Use of hand tools and machinery is required to maintain equipment and buildings.
• Troubleshoot and repair all electrical and mechanical problems plant wide.
• Must maintain arc flash and LOTO training.
• Driver’s license required.

• Ability to work with and around moving equipment/machines.
• Ability to take initiative to develop outside-the-box ideas.
• Ability to work independently or in a team.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with individuals at all levels as well as external vendors.
• Ability to use critical thinking skills for troubleshooting issues.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Self-starter and goal oriented.
• Manage and prioritize multiple tasks and projects in parallel in a time sensitive environment.
• Knowledge of manufacturing equipment and tooling.
• Must be able to read manuals and technical documents.
• Must be able to operate powered industrial vehicles and aerial lifts and maintain license.
• Basic machine knowledge.
• OSHA 10 preferred.
• Ability to use a computer and efficiently utilize platforms such as Microsoft Office.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Three to five years’ previous experience in manufacturing, maintenance, and/or electrical required.
• All requirements for the Maintenance Specialist position must be completed within two year of entry into the Maintenance Specialist position.

Base Compensation Range: $25.80 - $29.25 per hour

Shift Differential: 10%

Variable Compensation Range: Incentive bonus eligibility up to 12% of gross annual salary base on company performance.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with low employee premiums
• Free off-site medical clinic
• Company paid Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
• 401k - Employer match of up to 4.0% for coworker contributions of 8.0% or more
• Company covers tuition costs up to $5,250.00 annually, contingent on course completion and grades
• Paid Time Off and Sick, Family & Parental Paid Time Off
• Ten (10) Paid Holidays
• Four-day work weeks, varied shifts, and flexible remote work options depending on position
• Career progression program for advancement
• Free in-house welding, grinding & machine operation school
• In-house training program

Exposure to conditions, such as: dust, fumes, noise and high-degree varying seasonal temperatures. Machinery with energy…