Maintenance Technician

Summary:Assist the Maintenance department with routine repairs, installations, construction and replacement of equipment. Perform simple facility maintenance duties under supervision.**Essential Duties and Responsibilities: **Not limited to but including the following:Visually inspect and test machinery and equipmentDismantle defective machines and equipment and install new or repaired partsCleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machineryMove furniture & perform light janitorial tasksRemove, move or process scrap material in scrap areaWork under the direction of Maintenance LeaderAssist other Maintenance employees & departments with projectsDocument status of repairs to machinery and equipmentPerform minor repairs to equipment to include gauges, motors, valves, pressure regulators, on hydraulic and pneumatic equipmentOperate cutting torch or welding equipment to cut or join metal partsPerform preventative maintenance on equipmentPerform facilities maintenance duties to include simple carpentry, painting, minor plumbing, under supervisionEnsure that maintenance shop tools and work areas are maintained in a clean, safe and orderly manner. Secure necessary protective devices and observe work to ensure that safety practices are followed according to OSHA standardsRemove snow from walkways and fire exits in winter monthsRemove ice buildup from buildings, walkways and fire exitsProperly store Maintenance parts and supplies when received from the shipping departmentAssist shipping department in readying machinery for shipmentQualifications:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education and/or Experience:High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or 6 to 12 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Language Skills:Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.Mathematical Skills:Basic Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to interpret bar graphs.Reasoning Ability:Intermediate Skills: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.Computer Skills:None requiredCertificates, Licenses, Registrations:Must possess or be able to obtain a fork truck and scissor lift licenseClean driving record (operate company vehicles)Ability to successfully complete Lock Out / Tag Out TrainingOther Skills and Abilities:Previous maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment is desired.Must have a solid understanding of mechanical systems with minimal formal education or training.Must be able to use power tools including but not limited to drills, wrenches, saws and various hand tools.Must be able to use general metal working tools including but not limited to lathes, mills, brakes, grinders and drill presses.Must be able to use precision measuring instruments.Must be able to perform multiple job assignments simultaneously.Must be able and willing to work independently and as a member of the team.Must have ability to communicate with people at all levels of the organization (co-workers, suppliers, etc.)Must have basic understanding of technical drawings / blueprint reading.Must have basic problem solving skills.Must have basic knowledge of OSHA standards, and be able to apply to maintenance duties when directed.Other Qualifications:Minimal travel required (less than 5% of time)Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel. Regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms, and to talk or hear. Occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and to smell.Depending on the area and the job being performed, the employee must frequently lift and or move up to 10 pounds, regularly lift or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds. Proper tools will be made available to assist in lifting or moving items.Special Vision Requirements:Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)Distance Vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock, wet conditions, work in high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration.Noise Levels:Moderate to loud noise can be expected on this job. (Examples: business office with computers and printers to manufacturing departments such as Power Press and the use of Power Tools)You should be proficient in:120/208/240/480 Voltage SystemsElectrical RepairOSHA 10-Hour Certification (OSHA 10)HVAC TroubleshootingTape Measure ReadingMaintenance and Repair SkillsMachines & technologies you'll use:TIG WelderStamping PressForklifts #J-18808-Ljbffr