Description

The Maintenance Technician is an essential part of the maintenance team that completes maintenance of the machinery, equipment, and building/facility.This includes Machines such as Glass Washers, Tapers, Wrappers, Palletizers, Fillers, Cappers, Bottle Erectors, Conveyors, etc.. and HVAC, building lighting systems.

MEASURES OF SUCCESS

• Perform electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and/or mechanical troubleshooting and repairs on manufacturing or plant equipment.
• Basic shop skills that include welding/metal fabrication
• Support maintenance program including preventative maintenance programs, HVAC, electrical, and repair of buildings and equipment
• Respond to urgent maintenance calls
• Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follow prescribed safety regulations including lockout/tagout, confined space, hot work, etc.
• Schedule and/or perform preventative maintenance on machinery and the building or grounds
• Work with preventive maintenance schedule program for equipment and machinery
• Read blueprints, understand plumbing, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Uses hand tools, power tools, and testing instruments to repair and maintain production equipment and ancillary equipment.
• Follows established safety and environmental policies and procedures and promotes continuous improvement of safety and environmental performance in the workplace.

IDEAL CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES

• High School Diploma and Trade School. 2-year Technical Degree in Industrial Maintenance is preferred
• 3-5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Effectively communicates with others in a manner which promotes a team environment
• Demonstrated mechanical and electrical knowledge and repair abilities
• Experience with Pumps, Valves, and plumbing.
• Experience with product manuals (reading and applying knowledge to make repairs.)
• Experience with troubleshooting mechanical breakdowns
• Experience with reading mechanical drawings.
• Ability to troubleshoot basic electrical systems (starters, fuses, contacts, relays.)
• Experience with schematics (electrical blueprints with switches, starters, maps, and relays.)
• The ability to communicate issues while also conveying the solutions as well.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance according to published guidelines.
• Ability to repair, dismantle, install, or move machinery and mechanical equipment.
• Ability to test systems and/or operations in compliance with published standards.
• Ability to accurately use rulers, calipers, micrometers, and other related measuring tools.
• Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to trade.
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is performed in a manufacturing and warehouse environment with periodic visits to the office environment
• Hours will be first shift business hours average at least 40 hours a week. There may be some variation in work hours due to training schedule, overtime, special projects, deadlines, and other concerns.
• Use of scissors lifts to perform work at high locations in the facility.
• Exposed to any number of elements, but none present to the extent of being disagreeable.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and high is some areas.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without accommodation.

BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Free Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401k with a 3% company match and annual employer discretionary contribution
• Paid vacation, holidays and sick time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to thousands of free online courses
• Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!
• Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional)
• Referral Program with a cash bonus
• Access to on-demand pay
• Paid parental leave