Maintenance Technician

Reno, NV


Order: 1060384


Order Type : Temp to Hire


**MAINTENANCE OPERATOR**This position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor. Maintain and improve the mechanical integrity of equipment in order to achieve safe, reliable and incident free operations. The successful candidate must be sensible, have sound judgement, be a driven self-starter, able to anticipate and plan work, must have the ability to prioritize in a dynamic environment, be productive in a team environment and take pride in their work product. Responsibilities• Consistently contribute to a safe work culture• Troubleshoot, repair and maintain extrusion process equipment and general plant utility systems. Including but not limited to pneumatic, hydraulic and general mechanical equipment/systems.• Recommend improvements to enhance equipment reliability.• Utilize various tools, including forklifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts, power and hand tools in order to accomplish duties.• Work within a team structure to accomplish tasks.Required Qualifications• Must be able to work safely and adhere to all plant safety requirements.• Be at least 18 years of age.• High school diploma or GED - MANDATORY.• Minimum of 2 years industrial maintenance experience.• Be able to stand/walk throughout the workday and lift up to 50 pounds.• Basic computer skills, specifically the MS Office Suite.• Basic math skills and be able to read a tape measure and use a micrometer.• Solid skills in the trouble shooting and repair of hydraulics, pneumatics, plumbing, pumps and gear boxes.• Mechanical aptitude and experience using power and hand tools in an industrial setting.• No personal tools are required. Preferred Qualifications• 5 years of industrial maintenance experience.• Ability to read and interpret drawings, diagrams, schematics and/or blueprints.• Basic knowledge of PLCs.• Experience troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining plastics processing equipment.• Experience with Energy Isolation rules, requirements and practices (LOTO).• General electrical knowledge and skills.• Experience troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining vacuum pumps and blowers.• Rebuilding electrical motors.• Crane inspections and/or repairs.• Experience working at heights utilizing fall protection.• Knowledge of OSHA requirements.**This position is a safety sensitive position and is subject to pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing.**



Skills:

• Forklift
• Industrial
• Industrial Maintenance
• Machinist
• Maintenance
• Maintenance Mechanic
• 8 Hour Shift