Maintenance Technician

Essential Job Functions:

• Inspects operations/facilities to establish preventative maintenance schedules and other routine maintenance needs for all company equipment
• Cover for supervisor in case of absence.
• Will have to learn supervisors’ day-to-day functions
• Handles repairs to equipment, building and related areas on timely basis following safety standards and procedures
• Establishes emergency repair procedures to maintain operations
• Requests and maintains supplies, parts, etc. need for jobs in progress
• Prepares reports/checklists relating to jobs to be done and completed
• Works in all areas of the building trades (carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and others)
• Assists in planning of work to be done
• Works with and communicates to plant management on status of projects
• Operates and maintains company vehicles
• Responsible for maintaining quality, authentic, safe, and legal products.
• Any other duties as requested directed or assigned by the manager/supervisor.

Job Requirements:

 Education and Experience:

• Requires a high school diploma/GED and completion of a craft apprenticeship, or an equivalent number of years of education and production maintenance experience.
• An AA degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance a plus.

• 2 + years’ experience in manufacturing maintenance

Licenses / Certifications:

• Valid PA. Driver’s license and willingness to operate motor vehicles in the course of employment
• Forklift Certification

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Working knowledge of tools, materials, methods and practices used in manufacturing and maintenance.
• Ability to operate power and manual tools
• Must be highly motivated and able to work independently

• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.

Equipment to Be Used:

• Maintenance employees will become familiar with all company machinery and equipment

Training Required:

  Any specialized safety or other training required

• Confined Space  

Typical Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 55 pounds and heavier weights with the proper equipment.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb.  

Typical Mental Demands:

• Ability to work under stress with interruptions and deadlines
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
• Ability to master basic math skills
• Ability to think logically in following procedures and instructions

• 5 Vacation days and 3 PTO + 8 paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company paid life insurance and ADD policy
• 401K (Available after 6 months of employment + company match) 

Operating Principles:

Employees are expected to work in a manner consistent with Golden Barrel and Zook Ag. Operating Principles: specifically work and act as a team player in all interactions with other company employee’s; provide a high level of customer service at all times; project and maintain a positive image with those contacted in the course of work; develop and maintain collaborative and respectful working relationships with co-workers and others; consistently provide quality service.

• Standard workdays (1st shift Golden Barrel Products, HB 7am – 3pm);