Maintenance Technician

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Position Summary: Involves equipment disassembly and setups, operating a press during production runs, troubleshooting and repairing equipment and performing preventative maintenance and routine service on equipment.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Able to multi-task and solve practical problems while under pressure to meet a deadline.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and repair PLC systems, electrical systems, and mechanical issues.
• Able/willing to learn welding skills, basic machining skills, and pneumatic and hydraulic power systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance on all equipment in the facility.
• Complete work orders as needed.
• Operate a wide variety of hand and power tools.
• Work on the production line and operate the hydraulic hot press.
• Dissemble and reassemble production equipment/line at end of production run for cleaning.
• Perform various cleaning duties.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and perform scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine services.
• Recommend and implement improvements to production processes, methods and controls, equipment, and working conditions in the facility.
• Must report any food safety concerns to appropriate personnel with authority to initiate action to the concern.
• Understand and follow all established safety procedures and use required PPE equipment to reduce/prevent injury to self and others.
• Successfully complete OSHA training and maintains/complies with OSHA regulations affecting operations. Successfully complete additional safety training including Emergency Action Plan, LOTO, Hazard Communication, and Ergonomics.
• Successfully complete the required SQF/Food Safety training annually and other training specific to this job.

Working Conditions:

Work is primarily performed indoors with routine exposure to noise, temperature variance, solvents, and equipment. Deadline pressure is an integral part of the job. Work hours are generally 9–12-hour shifts and average 40 hours a week, with reasonable expectation of overtime.

Physical Requirements:

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. This position is very active and requires alternating walking, sitting, and standing for most of the workday. Stooping, climbing, kneeling, turning, and twisting on a regular basis are required. Lift and carry up to 100lbs on occasion. There is regular use of hand and power tools. Requires the ability to receive detailed information through verbal communication.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

High school diploma or equivalent is preferred. Previous equipment maintenance experience is desirable. Individual must possess the ability to operate a wide variety of hand and power tools, adapt to change in priorities daily, good verbal communication skills, interpret technical data/information, manage time effectively, self-motivation skills, pay attention to detail, and work with tight deadlines. Must be able to perform basic math.

Our Commitment to Fair Hiring:

HireQuest does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or other legally protected group status in making hiring or employment decisions.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, industries, and abilities to join our team. HireQuest is a global workforce solutions provider offering everything from on-demand staffing to executive recruiting through our core brands: HireQuest Direct, MRINetwork, HireQuest, and TradeCorp. Recognized by SIA as one of the "Largest Staffing Firms" and "Fastest Growing Staffing Firms," we take pride in building inclusive teams. To ensure every applicant has a positive experience, our hiring and interview process is designed to meet diverse needs. If you require a reasonable accommodation during your application or interview, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.