Maintenance Technician

Position Description

The Maintenance Technician works on all aspects of maintenance for the facility. The focus is to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of the equipment while maintaining a safe and cost controlled work environment.

• Attend all scheduled safety, department, and company meetings as required.
• Follow and enforce company safety policies and safe work practices at all times to ensure safety of self and others.
• Repair, service, and inspect facility equipment and property, including:

• Overhead cranes
• Production machinery
• Material handling equipment
• Building and components
• Ground‑operated machinery
• Driveways and facility grounds

• Research and conform to original equipment manufacturer (OEM) maintenance specifications as closely as possible.
• Deviations from the OEM specifications must be approved by the Facility Manager.
• Keep detailed and accurate maintenance records in accordance with the SPS Quality Policy in SAP PM.
• Maintain an organized and clean maintenance shop.
• Comply with all SPS policies and OSHA guidelines that impact the maintenance department.
• Lock out / Tag out procedures.
• Maintain Safety Data Sheets.
• Handle hazardous materials properly.
• Train and coach new Maintenance personnel.
• Procure parts and supplies to ensure equipment up‑time.
• Maintain and report expenses for the department within budgetary guidelines.

• Work in a yard or warehouse facility within OSHA guidelines; conditions may be heated and/or unheated, dusty, and noisy.
• Steel‑toed boots required daily.
• Facility operates multiple shifts; must be able to work a flexible schedule and be on‑call during various times, including possible weekends and holidays.
• Fast‑paced, moderately stressful, constantly changing day‑to‑day work environment.
• Ability to stand, walk, or be mobile for up to eight hours per shift.
• Capable of ascending and descending material handling equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 51 pounds as needed.
• Ability to push, pull, or carry up to 50 pounds.
• Above‑ground repairs often involving personal lifting equipment (platforms or extendable booms).
• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts or chemicals.
• Wear proper PPE at all times (as described in company policy).

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO/AA Minorities/Female/Disabilities/Veterans.