Maintenance Tech

Position Summary:

The Maintenance Tech is responsible for the execution of the facility’s preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs for the entire plant facility and equipment with minimal unscheduled downtime.  

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct machine setup, troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance service.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and perform scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service.
• Perform maintenance, but not limited to, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting, and repair of work orders to perform required maintenance and service
• Comply with OSHA Safety and Health rules
• Machines, while keeping a strong focus on safety and housekeeping. The job is not finished until cleanup is done.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals
• Diagnose causes of malfunctions by sight, sound, or actions of the machine
• Inspect, adjust, clean, or lubricate equipment as preventive maintenance
• Tear down, replace, repair, install, and assemble equipment parts, components, and accessories
• Assist other maintenance employees with repairs and housekeeping as needed
• Support electrical maintenance as needed
• Other duties, as assigned 

Education and Experience Required:

• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and overtime
• High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution and one of the following:
• Two-year associate degree or higher in a technical field (mechanical, electrical, mechatronics, electro-mechanical, controls and automation, etc.)
• Completed apprenticeship in mechanics, mechanical maintenance, or electro-mechanical, electrical, or related field
• Military training and experience in a relevant Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)
• 2+ years of hands-on experience in a mechanic, maintenance, electrical, electro-mechanical, controls, and automation, or related role

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills:

• Previous experience reading blueprints and schematics
• Previous experience with MIG, TIG, and stick welding
• Previous experience with power transmission components: belt drives, chain drives, bearings, motors & gears
• Previous experience with drill presses, & lathes
• Experience with the operation and maintenance of forklifts, scissor lifts, and articulated lifts

Physical Requirements: Qualified applicants must be able to perform the following physical job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Must be able to lift up-to 34 pounds for 6+ hours per shift
• Must be able to lift up-to 50 pounds for 3+ hours per shift
• Must be able to sit, climb, and work off a ladder, and operate foot pedals for 3+ hours per shift
• Must be able to work in a dusty and cold environment for 3+ hours per shift
• Must be able to work in high heat and humidity for 6+ hours per shift
• Must be able to balance, bend, crouch, kneel, stoop, walk, and reach above shoulders for 6+ hours per shift
• Must be able to perform simple grasping, push, pull, and perform fine manipulation for 6+ hours per shift
• Must be able to stand for 8+ hours per shift
• Must be able to operate foot pedals for 4+ hours per shift
• Must be able to make fine distinctions in sound, express and exchange written or spoken words, and distinguish objects and equipment visually