MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN (2nd Shift)

Position Overview

This position is classified as full-time, Non-Exempt Typical days and hours of work are 2nd shift / Monday to Friday, (1:00 pm to 11:30pm). This position regularly requires long hours and occasional weekend work.

As the Maintenance Technician, you will assist the Maintenance Mechanic in the repair of production equipment, facilities, and environmental-related issues. You will work to minimize unplanned downtime, improve production quality, increase equipment efficiency, and maintain a clean and safe work environment.

- Implement & maintain the facility's preventative maintenance program

- Conduct scheduled inspections of production equipment (forge, grind, saws), forklifts, fluid levels, water flows, air flows, filters, environmental compliance, and similar items; notify supervisor of issues as needed

- Assist in equipment performance testing per manufacturer’s guidelines

- Perform corrective actions required for out-of-specification conditions as directed by the supervisor

- Assist in analytical troubleshooting of issues to maintain forging equipment & facilities

- Accurately record and document all completed maintenance, modifications, disposals, and repairs

- Maintain shop copies of manuals and blueprints in a neat and organized manner; provide others with updated information as required

- Make suggestions for changes that will help the plant achieve improved efficiency, quality, and safety

- Assist in maintaining the inventory of maintenance supplies, tools, and replacement parts

Supervision Received

Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Mechanic

The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for his/her own regular duties and assist in training shop staff assigned to assist with overhaul projects and/or weekend maintenance-related work.

- High School Diploma or equivalent.

- Minimum one to two years of work experience in Shop Maintenance

- Must be proficient in reading and understanding instructions in English

- Must be able to closely follow instructions and read documents.

- Must be able to communicate, verbally and written, with managers and coworkers.

- Must maintain quality practices and safety standards.

- Must be able and willing to be forklift operations and safety certified.

- Must be able to work overtime as required.

Physical Requirements

- Must be able to work in tight spaces, elevated positions, and in extreme temperatures; turning, bending, and holding arms at/above the head; able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Working Conditions

- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job, Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Other Duties

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.