Maintenance Technician

Job Description

As a proactive team member, our Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing and managing plant maintenance programs under the direction of the Plant Manager. Maintenance activities must ensure that employee health and safety, product safety, and the protection of the environment are never compromised, and that all maintenance activities enhance product quality, plant performance, and business priorities.

The successful candidate will adhere to all health and safety policies and directives. Must maintain a clean safe work area.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of all plant pneumatics, hydraulics, and electric systems.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical failures in all plant manufacturing equipment.
• Perform minor unscheduled maintenance and repair on trucking equipment such as forklifts and yard shuttle trucks.
• Responsible for accurate and timely documentation of performance and processes as required.
• Schedule, execute, and properly document work orders.
• Provide coaching on the use and repair of industrial production equipment.
• Ability to perform basic carpentry tasks for improvement projects around the plant.
• Perform simple masonry skills for small projects around the plant (not required but beneficial).
• Handle miscellaneous tasks such as simple electrical/plumbing as needed, painting, building repairs, landscaping, etc.

Requirements

• Mechanically inclined with knowledge and ability to use common mechanics tools.
• 30-hour OSHA course preferred.
• Welding knowledge preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair industrial pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Understanding of industrial air compressors and peripheral components.
• 3-5 years of experience in industrial machine maintenance.
• Demonstrated success in handling multiple high-priority projects.
• Knowledge of OSHA and Control of Hazardous Energy procedures and regulations.
• Ability to use Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Physically capable of standing and walking on concrete floors for up to 8+ hours, and lift 75 pounds.
• Proficient in using MS Office and internet applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Benefits

• 401(k) and matching.
• Dental insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Health insurance.
• Health savings account.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Vision insurance.