Job Title:                     Maintenance Technician

Department:               Maintenance

FLSA Status:                Hourly

Reports To:                 Maintenance Manager                                  

Shift: 2^nd                                          

 

Position Summary

This position is responsible for carrying out preventative and predictive maintenance on industrial machinery, to improve up-time and improve efficiencies, special projects to enhance safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives that support company goals.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Mechanical repair of equipment
• Lube machines
• Participates in continuous improvement and special projects
• Assists in documenting repair and Pm procedures
• Basic math skills and problem-solving mentality
• Required to drive forklift

 

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duties satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• H.S Diploma/ GED
• 3-5 yrs + Maintenance experience in an industrial manufacturing environment
• Experience with Welding
• Experience with electrical work
• 3-5 yrs + Industrial electrical experience
• 3+ yrs power tools experience

 

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and interpret written instructions/procedures
• Ability to understand preventative maintenance schedules

 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Intermediate shop math required

 

REASONING ABILITY

• Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Handle problems involving variables in a standardized situation.
• Ability to make decisions and know when/where to make concessions.

 

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Advanced level of knowledge of Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Exerting up to 100lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 50lbs of force frequently and or up to 20lbs of force constantly to move objects.
• Seeing, hearing, talking
• Reading, writing
• Reaching, stooping, kneeling
• Carry up to 50lbs
• Lifting up to 75lbs
• Standing for long periods of time

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee works in a manufacturing plant environment with normal exposure to noise, dust, and hazards associated with working in a high traffic, heavy machinery, manufacturing plant. Work hours are generally Monday through Friday from 4pm-2am but may vary somewhat by plant. Work hours may change at Management's discretion with prior notice.  Occasional travel may be required.