Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift 4/10s

SUMMARY

The Maintenance Tech position is an hourly position and reports to the Technical Leader but takes daily direction from the Maintenance Team Lead. The employee is responsible for building/modifications of equipment and maintaining machinery including setting up, installing, and repairing by performing the following duties.

Hours - 6am - 4:30pm Monday thru Thursday, with occasional OT as needed

Pay Range - $25 to $31/hr based on experience

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Comply with all plant rules

Ensures proper and safe operation of machinery and task performance and that equipment safety devices are in place.

Ability to plan and perform work requiring knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and electrical theory and principles

Prefer knowledge of schematics, electrical troubleshooting, and programmable controllers.

Welding experience is a plus as it relates to fabrication, design, & modifications. Types of welding: mig, tig and stick.

Build equipment for new product and prototypes.

Diagnose and repair malfunctions in machinery and equipment, when required. (Hydraulics, Electrical, Pneumatic, Mechanical)

Maintain preventative maintenance schedule and maintenance records.

Maintain and organize critical spare parts inventory.

Responsible for housekeeping in all Maintenance areas.

Comply with safety regulations and maintain a clean and orderly work area

All other duties as assigned or needed

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or equivalent

Five (5) years experience in electrical, pneumatics, hydraulics, robotics, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Prefer maintenance vocational training certificates

Prefer PLC/Programming certificates or experience

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating instructions, blueprints, procedure manuals, and electrical schematics.

Ability to work in a team environment

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is exposed to airborne particles

This position involves working in a fiberglass insulation environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Overtime as needed to support production

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

Follow all safety rules of the facility

Wear all appropriate PPE

Inform plant by reporting any safety concerns (Safety Observations)

Understands and follows the Lock/Tag/Try procedure