Position:           Maintenance Technician                            

Department:      Maintenance

Reports to:        Maintenance Supervisor

Purpose/Scope:

Responsible for the day-to-day upkeep and maintenance of the facility with adherence to the Preventative and Predictive Maintenance programs, and maintain operational ability of the facility. While working in a team environment with mechanics and trainees; will maintain the equipment while minimizing downtime and maintaining a professional appearance to the facility and equipment.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• ·         Work in and maintain a safe personal working environment as well as a safe working environment for others.
• ·         Troubleshoot and repair problems in mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and facility systems.
• ·         Troubleshoot and repair minor electrical issues and assist an electrician in troubleshooting and repair of major electrical issues.
• ·         Understand and adhere to both preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• ·         Complete assigned tasks in a timely manner while maintaining attention to detail.
• ·         Learn, grow, and work in a team environment on projects, preventative maintenance, predictive maintenance, and assist others as needed.
• ·         Complete and maintain certification for HAZMAT, steam boiler safety, first responder, and first aid.
• ·         Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, reach lifts, spotter trucks, scissor lifts, and other powered equipment as needed. All training and certifications will be provided by the facility.
• ·         Maintain operational viability of the facility and all systems within.
• ·         Assist contractors and vendors to troubleshoot, install, remove, repair, and modify equipment in the facility as needed.
• ·         Maintain proper operation of all equipment in the facility.
• ·         Assist with mechanical duties as needed.
• ·         Ensure daily, weekly, and monthly checks are completed.
• ·         Ensure responsible area is neat, clean, and safe for operations.
• ·         Use required PPE and follow all safety guidelines of the Company.
• ·         Perform other duties as assigned.     

Qualifications: (Required/Desired)

 Skills & knowledge for the effective performance of essential job functions:

·         High school diploma/GED.

·         3 years’ prior general maintenance experience.

·         Knowledge of basic electrical, hydraulics, and pneumatics.

·         Basic welding and fabrication skills.

·         Excellent math skills

·         Good communication skills both written and oral.

·         Good computer skills.

Physical Requirements:

·         Combination of Sit, Stand, and Walk.

·         Workable use of both arms and hands and able to grasp.

·         Good eye sight (with or without corrective lens).

·         Able to perform repetitive task.                                                   

·         Able to reach, bend, climb, push, pull, and stoop.

·         Able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Environmental Conditions:

·         Environment is from dirty to clean, dry to wet, warm to cool depending on area of required duties on plant floor and outer areas as needed. 

·         Sound levels on plant floor are moderate to loud depending on area of required duties on plant floor and outer areas as needed.