Maintenance Technician

Location: Tooele, UT
Shift: Weekend Night Shift - Thursday-Saturday, 6:30 PM-7:00 AM (subject to change based on business needs)

Schedule: Work 36 hours, get paid for 48 hours
Pay: $33.38/hour + $1.50 shift differential
Sign-On Bonus: $3,000

Job Summary

Maintain and repair mechanical/electrical/boiler systems within a manufacturing environment; execute capital projects (installation, dismantling of equipment) and other various maintenance tasks throughout the facility. Shift schedule: Thursday-Saturday, 6:30 PM-7:00 AM. No travel required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work
• Start machines and observe mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems
• Inspect or test damaged machine parts and mark defective areas or advise supervisors of repair
• Lubricate or apply adhesives or other materials to machines, machine parts, or other equipment according to specific procedures.
• Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments according to production specifications
• Dismantle machines and remove parts for repair using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or hoists
• Record production, repair, and machine maintenance information
• Read work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance
• Set up and operate machines and adjust controls to regulate operations
• Transport machine parts, tools, equipment, and other material between work areas and storage, using cranes, hoists, or dollies.
• Collect and discard worn machine parts and other refuse in order to maintain machinery and work areas
• Clean machines and machine parts, using cleaning solvents, cloths, air guns, hoses, vacuums, or other equipment.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of measuring gauges such as tape measures
• Knowledge of various hand and power tools
• Prior experience operating a forklift
• Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills
• Understanding of basic math, reading, and writing skills
• Ability to work under pressure to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations
• Ability to use hand & portable tools, gas and arc welder, forklift, pickup truck, testing equipment, tape measure, computer (shop floor and ERP).

Education and Experience:

• Required:
  • Education - High School diploma or GED
  • One to two (1-2) years related maintenance experience
  • Previous experience in the following maintenance areas preferred: electrical, plumbing, carpentry, welding, and boiler.
  • Mechanical background with rotating Hydraulic and pneumatic. Electrical/mechanical troubleshooting.

Working Conditions:

• Fast paced manufacturing environment where workers are exposed to both ambient/outside temperatures and dust; working with mechanical parts and pinch points; exposure to increased noise levels.
• Exposure to hazardous mechanical, electrical and chemical substances/equipment.
• Confined workspaces

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Used:

• Eye and hearing protection is required at all times on the production floor
• Safety toe shoes (steel/composite).
• Flame Resistant rated Maintenance uniform provided
• Other PPE as defined by management within assigned department