Maintenance Technician - Festus, MO

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Maintenance Technician


Starting Salary: $36.45/hr (Union, MSHA)


SUMMARY:
Maintenance Technicians perform preventive and corrective maintenance on plant equipment, troubleshoot systems, and support operations in a heavy industrial environment. The role ensures safe, reliable operation of machinery in compliance with MSHA standards.


PURPOSE OF POSITION :


To perform in a pleasant, professional, safe, and efficient manner, a combination of duties mainly
related to, but not limited to, all mechanical maintenance throughout the plant.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
Interprets and works from prints and technical instructions.
Furnishes and uses own complement of hand tools, company tools and equipment.
Keeps work area and equipment neat and clean.
Subject to shift work.
Installs, tests, maintains and repairs all mechanical equipment in accordance with regulations and specifications; fits,
assembles, erects, installs, maintains and repairs mechanical plant and equipment
Inspects, tests and aligns testing equipment throughout the plant.
Installs, troubleshoots, adjusts, services, maintains and repairs mechanical equipment for various types of lifts and
conveyor belts.
Must possess a working knowledge of maintenance and welding.
Maintains the machines and equipment in efficient operating, condition, performs duties such as, dismantling, moving,
installing, commissioning, adjusting or repairing machines, power shafting, pulleys, conveyors, hoists, and other
equipment; uses hoist dollies, rollers, tracks, and cranes (overhead and mobile),to aid in moving machinery, uses
wrenches, hammers, and other hand tools in erecting or dismantling machines, and installing new or repair parts, uses
measuring devices, such as squares, in installing the machine and equipment in correct positions, and aligning power
shafting and pulleys.
Material altered in field such as: framing, cutting bending, drilling and burning.
Must be able to perform duties in confined spaces, heights, same position for prolong durations, and any type of climate.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
Sitting, Standing, Walking, Pushing, Pulling, Twisting, Climbing, Crawling, Balancing, Bending (bending at the waist, lifting
above the waist and lifting below the waist), Kneeling, Reaching, Grasping (use of both hands), Squatting, Repetitive
Motions, Manipulative finger movements with both hands, Use of Wrists (Flexing or Rotating with both wrists), Use of both
feet, Use of Arm Above Shoulder (needs both arms), Use of Arm Below Shoulder (needs both arms). Extended periods of
time in same position, Confined space (respirator use occasionally required), Perform duties in all climates i.e. weather,
extreme temperatures, Heights, Lift and carry up to 100 lbs., Work in dust, fumes, gases and chemicals.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY :
Climbing is ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands
and arms. Body ability is emphasized. This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that
required for ordinary locomotion. Balancing is maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or
crouching on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces. This factor is important if the amount and kind or balancing
exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium. Stooping is bending body downward and
forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires fill use of the
lower extremities and back muscles. Walking is moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances.

SENSORY ABILITIES :
General vision, hears, listens, and speaks clearly.


PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT : Safety glasses, steel-toe safety shoes, hardhat, and hearing protection, respirator
use.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS :
Moderate to Extreme Climate Conditions, Dust, Chemical and Gas Fumes, Confined Spaces. Work under pressure/stress.
Working rapidly. General vision, hears, listens, and speaks clearly.


PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT :


Safety glasses, steel-toe safety shoes, hardhat, and hearing protection, respirator
use.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
Moderate to Extreme Climate Conditions, Dust, Chemical and Gas Fumes, Confined Spaces. Work under pressure/stress.
Working rapidly.


PRE-EMPLOYMENT:

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  Skills and technical test.
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  Medical physical examination.
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  Drug testing including THC.

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Arnold, MO
2375
4409 Meramec Bottom Road
Suite I
St. Louis, MO 63129