Maintenance Technician

SUMMARY: This role will manage the daily maintenance of all onsite equipment in a highly organized fashion. This important position must regularly care for and maintain the machinery on our production floor to keep it working, and plays a key role in the preventative daily maintenance to keep production flowing smoothly with little downtime due to equipment failure. 
 
Accountabilities: 

• Maintain and ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment.  

• Oversee equipment, parts, and maintenance supplies inventories by checking stock to determine existing level.  

• Anticipate needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing and expediting orders, as well as verifying receipt and accuracy once delivered. 

• Complete routine preventive maintenance, troubleshoot malfunctions, and coordinate vendors for specialized maintenance or repair. 

• Make recommendations for plant and equipment improvements to enhance reliability and availability of equipment. 

• Maintain safety of machinery by performing routine inspections and risk assessment of maintenance activities in conjunction with other stakeholders like engineers, operators, EHS personnel and provide feedback on maintenance issues and trends associated with failures and root causes. 

• Create schedules and check sheets to guarantee equipment is functioning properly every day. 

• Maintain records within our existing software system to account for equipment depreciation. 

 
Required Knowledge/Experience: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent education required. 

• 1-2 years of relevant machinery experience required. 

• Forklift certification required. 

• Technical training preferred, NITEC or vocational certificate in relevant discipline (mechanical/electrical/chemical). 

• Knowledge of mechanical operating systems of gas, diesel and natural gas engines and motors strongly preferred. 

• Experience performing preventative maintenance on equipment and machinery. 

• Basic knowledge of fabrication, welding and machining required. 

• Knowledge of & adherence to the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System. 

• Ability to read, interpret, and work from drawings, sketches and specifications. 

• Ability to safely and efficiently operate hand tools while working under minimal supervision. 

• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen.

Core Values: 

• Have Humanity: Approach every task with respect and empathy—supporting operators, partnering with teammates, and creating a positive environment where others feel valued and heard.  
• Be Transparent: Communicate clearly about equipment status, repair timelines, safety concerns, and potential risks.  
• Drive Innovation: Constantly look for smarter, safer, and more efficient ways to maintain and improve equipment.  
• Be Resilient: Equipment fails and unexpected issues arise—stay calm under pressure, adapt quickly, and maintain focus even in tough situations.  
• Always Reliable: Follow through on commitments, complete work to a high standard, and be someone the team can depend on in critical moments.  
• Grit: Tackle challenging repairs with determination and persistence.  

Working Conditions: Warehouse/Shop floor environment. May require occasional overtime to meet production deadlines. 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.