Production Maintenance Technician

Production Maintenance Technician

Salem, Missouri

The role of Production Maintenance Technician is crucial for maintaining industrial machinery, utilizing both hand and power tools. Responsibilities include moving, assembling, installing, and dismantling machinery. The technician performs preventive maintenance and skilled repairs on complex electrical and mechanical production equipment and systems. They follow standard procedures to monitor equipment performance, safety, and effectiveness. Additionally, the technician conducts equipment failure analysis to execute both preventive and unplanned maintenance. Troubleshooting and diagnosing equipment problems is also part of their duties. The technician logs equipment modifications and maintenance details in the designated system and adheres to all safety procedures.

Compensation: $22.50-$25.00 depending on shift and experience

Schedule: Day Shift, Night Shift, or Split Shift

Job Duties: Production Maintenance Technician

• Perform routine repairs and maintain all equipment (mechanical and electrical) to enhance efficiency and prevent malfunctions that could lead to production downtime and costly repairs.
• Troubleshoot malfunctions (mechanical and electrical) and locate the source of problems by examining the equipment
• Assist in line changes and process improvements.
• Clean equipment, lubricate moving parts, change fluids as needed, modify equipment as necessary, and replace parts and components as required.
• Maintain records of all maintenance activities.
• Conduct preventive maintenance measures on structures, equipment, electrical, plumbing, and facilities.
• Control downtime by educating production employees on routine preventive maintenance techniques and monitoring their compliance.
• Support and contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results and training production employees on efficient operation and basic routine maintenance procedures
• Maintain a positive work environment by performing and communicating in a manner that promotes good relationships with co-workers, customers, clients, and management.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment, including proper lockout/tagout procedures.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications: Production Maintenance Technician

• Manufacturing experience with electrical, pneumatics, hydraulics, welding, and fabrication required
• Must be reliable and motivated
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Working knowledge of preventive/predictive maintenance techniques

Physical Requirements: Production Maintenance Technician

• While performing job duties, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, and reach with hands and arms.
• Use Personal Protective Equipment
• Stand constantly and/or move in and around work areas.
• Climb ladders/catwalks/equipment, stoop, bend, and/or crawl.
• Work at elevated heights more than 5 feet above floor level
• Work in awkward positions and tight areas

Benefits: Independent Stave Company offers competitive compensation and benefits to employees at each of our facilities. Domestic benefits include:

• Medical Insurance (Deductible: $750 for single, $1500 for family)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Paid Vacation
• Continue Education
• 401(K)

*Some benefits are only available to full-time employees or after designated waiting periods.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform substance abuse testing and background verification checks as permitted by state law.

Independent Stave Company is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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