Maintenance Technician, 1st Shift

Maintenance Technician

Under the supervision of the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Technician position is accountable for:

• Disassemble machines and take off parts for replacement or repair by using cranes, hoists, chain falls, hand tools, and jacks.
• Examine or carry out tasks on broken machine parts and identify defective parts or give recommendations to supervisors on repair requirements.
• Replace, fix, or realign machine parts and accessories in line with production specifications.
• Put machine parts together after accomplishing maintenance and repair work.
• Assists other maintenance team members in meeting department requirements while serving as a resource to production, engineering, and other plant personnel. Other individual maintenance craft knowledge considered a plus.
• Work independently with little supervision.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Exhibit outstanding ability to learn and comprehend the fundamentals of the functioning machines.
• Excellent general understanding of hydraulic systems with display of mastery in troubleshooting by utilizing deductive reasoning and schematics
• Perform other duties as assigned.

While not exposed to hazardous materials, this position requires wearing PPE (personal protection equipment). Following all basic safety precautions will reduce risk of potential injury. This position requires anywhere from light to moderate physical activity, such as walking, sitting, and standing for extended periods of time, as well as some lifting.

Benefits include:

• Competitive wages
• Clean, air-conditioned work facility (even on factory floor)
• 401k savings plan includes 3% of your eligible compensation, and a match of your deferred pre-tax savings dollar-for-dollar up to 6% of your base pay
• Tobacco-Free Credit
• Medical, Dental, Disability, Vision, and Life Insurance available
• Vacation Eligibility

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) from an accredited institution (Required)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to lift 40 pounds
• Electrical controls awareness a plus.
• Knowledge of machine mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, blueprint reading, (welding and fabrication a plus) operation of machine tools used to make, modify and/or repair machine components.
• Experienced and knowledge in maintaining and repairing injection presses.
• 3+ years previous manufacturing experience
• Journeyman's Card is preferred
• Ability to effectively work AND communicate as part of a cell team