Facilities Maintenance Technician

OBJECTIVE:            

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for developing foundational skills in electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical systems. The technician will work under the supervision of senior staff to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain equipment while adhering to safety standards.

REPORTS TO:           Maintenance Manager

SUPERVISES:            None

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the troubleshooting and repair of basic electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on machines and systems.
• Foster a positive and productive work environment through professional and collaborative interactions with team members and co-workers.
• Learn to diagnose issues with motor control systems, circuits, and wiring.
• Work with pneumatic systems to identify and resolve basic issues.
• Perform mechanical repairs on equipment, focusing on learning proper techniques.
• Accurately complete maintenance logs and work orders.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, FDA, OSHA, and other regulatory requirements, in accordance with company policy.
• Adhere to company safety requirements, particularly around electrical work..
• Regular attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic understanding of mechanical and electrical principles.
• Ability to follow instructions and learn on the job.
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn.

KEY EXPECTATIONS

•           Develop Foundational Skills: Acquire and develop expertise in electrical, pneumatic, mechanical systems, and problem-solving to efficiently troubleshoot, repair, and maintain equipment in an industrial environment. Demonstrate a proactive willingness to learn and adapt to new skills, technologies, and processes in a dynamic work environment.

•           Collaborative professionalism: Maintain professional and collaborative interactions with team members and co-workers, fostering a positive and productive work environment.

•           Troubleshooting & Repair: Assist in diagnosing and fixing basic issues in electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.

•           Preventive Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance to ensure equipment reliability.

•           Motor Control & Circuitry: Learn to troubleshoot motor control systems, circuits, and wiring issues.

•           Pneumatic Systems: Work with pneumatic systems to identify and resolve issues.

•           Mechanical Repairs: Conduct mechanical repairs while learning correct techniques.

•           Documentation: Complete maintenance logs, work orders, other documentation accurately.

•           Safety Compliance: Follow safety guidelines, especially concerning electrical, mechanical work, and hazardous materials.

•           Regulatory Compliance: Comply with GMP, FDA, OSHA, and company policies.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Frequently required to talk and hear.
• Occasionally required to sit.
• Frequently required to walk.
• Required to stand for 3-4 hours at a time.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds (12 kg).
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds (23 kg).
• Fine motor control to grasp and manipulate objects.
• Frequently required to bend at waist and knees.
• Frequently required to reach.
• Vision ability including close vision, distance vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently required to work with products that contain chemicals or may contain hazardous materials. MSDS sheets are provided.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable those individuals who are disabled as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act to perform the essential functions of this job.

$21/Hour

Mon-Fri 5am-1:30pm

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.

Silgan is a drug-free workplace.