Maintenance Technician

Description:

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The purpose of this position is to install, maintain, and repair a variety of machinery and related equipment ensuring a safe working environment throughout the plant. This is an entry level maintenance position.

SPECIFIC DUTIES, ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

- Troubleshoot equipment defects with the use of repair manuals, drawings, or manufacturers' specifications to determine logical approach to correct the problem.

- Disassemble equipment to find & replace worn or damaged parts and reassemble.

- Prepare a parts list after determining which parts need to be replaced.

- Assist with relocation, installation and alignment of machines and equipment.

- Perform preventive maintenance on machines.

- Mounts motors, transformers, disconnects & light fixtures according to diagram specifications.

- Perform other duties as assigned.

- Preferred PLC knowledge.

Requirements:

EHS REQUIREMENTS:

- Complete all work in a safe manner and follow all safety requirements consistent with supporting the company’s TRIR goals.

- Follow all environmental requirements consistent with supporting the company’s environmental performance goals.

- Complete, and actively participate in all the company’s Safety Skills training requirements

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

- Requires a High School diploma or general education degree (GED).

- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, and correspondence.

- Ability to write simple correspondence as required.

- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

- Minimum 12 months related repair and maintenance experience

- Ability to obtain Forklift certification

- A combination of the above qualifications may also be considered

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

- Must be able to stand, stoop, kneel, or crouch for extended periods of time as the task dictates.

- Must be able to maneuver to all areas of a plant or warehouse.

- Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with occasional moving up to 100 pounds.

- Must be able to safely bend, reach, kneel, twist, and grip items while working at area.

- Must have the manual dexterity and coordination to operate hand and mechanical tools.

- Must be able to safely mount and dismount from the back of a truck.

- Must be able to work at a fast pace.

- Must be able to tolerate changing priorities, and complete assignments despite frequent interruptions.

- Must be able to respond to visual and aural cues.

- Must have a valid Driver License

- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work environment is typically considered within a ELS location during normal or extended business hours. Work environment is a manufacturing plant and warehouse containing equipment with moving mechanical parts and moderate noise levels.