1st Shift Steel Fab Maintenance Tech

Reports to: Maintenance Foreman

Position Summary: To maintain or repair PDM fabrication equipment, material handling equipment, buildings, facilities and processes. Work on “projects” that improve PDM’s processes. Make building and facility repairs.

Adhere to PDM’s Core Values:

• Relationship Building: We foster long-term positive relationships with fellow employee-owners, external partners and our communities.
• Accountability: We consistently demonstrate a high level of personal accountability. 
• Urgency: We operate with a sense of urgency.
• Innovation: We embrace growth and change.
• Create Return on Efforts: We create positive results on all our efforts.
• Pillars: 1) Safety, 2) Quality, 3) Happiness, 4) Performance

Responsibilities and Areas of Accountability:

• PM machines based on PM procedures to help ensure machines run properly and efficiently
• Troubleshoot mechanical/electrical/hydraulic issues on equipment that is down
• Contract vendors for supplies and recommendations
• Input information into the Limble tracking system
• Strategically visualize and communicate project plans and supplies needs
• Identify steel shapes and sizes
• Operate overhead cranes, forklifts, jib cranes, gantry cranes, conveyors, machines and transfers in order to PM or repair them
• Any other duties assigned by management (plow snow, sand lot and grounds maintenance)
• Attend all meetings as required by management
• Consistently and reliably works scheduled hours at assigned locations
• Make sure preventative maintenance schedules are being followed
• Ensure all trailer inspections and repairs to be in compliance with DOT
• Follow all OSHA and ANSI regulations
• Externally maintains good public relations with vendors, outside contractors, and other companies, etc.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Visual ability to read and interpret schematics, manuals, etc.
• Ability to read, write and perform higher arithmetic computations involving addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole numbers, decimals and fractions
• Ability to understand and carry out semi-complicated verbal and written instructions
• Ability to effectively communicate with vendors, co-workers, supervisors and managers
• Ability to work under periodic supervision focused on the process of work and setting priorities for job completion
• Skill in using tape measure or other measuring devices
• Ability to possess pride in own workmanship, demonstrate attention to detail and work safely
• Ability to operate forklifts and overhead cranes in a safe and proper manner
• Perform minor/major mechanical tasks on machines
• Ability to multi-task
• Applicants must be able to walk and stand on feet for extended period of time, lift, push and pull up to 75 lbs., crawl on hands and knees, climb a ladder and be able to work long hours. 
• This position works outdoors year-round and therefore subject to all weather conditions sometimes to include extreme cold and heat.

Machines Utilized: Overhead cranes, jib cranes, gantry cranes, transfers, fabrication process equipment, computers, tractors, mobile yard crane, snowplow/sander, manlift and forklift

Education: Minimum High School Diploma or GED equivalent, 2 year degree a plus

Experience: 3 years’ experience in maintenance desired

DISCLAIMER

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

PDM is an Equal Opportunity Employer