Plant Maintenance

Plant Maintenance Technician

Overview Pay: $28.72-$35.90 Hourly

Summary: Plant Maintenance installs, maintains, and repairs machinery, equipment, physical structures, and pipe and electrical systems in industrial establishments.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Maintenance Duties:

• Visually inspect and test machinery and equipment
• Listen for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunction and discusses machine operation variations with supervisors or other maintenance workers to diagnose problem or repair machine
• Dismantle defective machines and equipment and install new or repair parts
• Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery
• Lay out, assemble, install, and maintain water pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, and repair and replace gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and related equipment
• Repair and maintain physical structure of establishment using welders, cutting torches, hammers, chop saw, drills, wrenches, and impact guns
• Operate cutting torch or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts
• Fabricate and repair counters, benches, partitions, and other wooden structures
• Responsible for the preventative maintenance for all the equipment in the plant, including building preventative maintenance, such as drives, belts, filters, and motors
• Troubleshoot and replace defective electrical apparatus, such as switches, relays, motors, and electrical and electronic components of machinery equipment
• Responsible for ordering and/or notifying the designated person to order the parts related to maintenance.
• Minor repairs on forklifts, front-end loaders, tractors and trailers
• Comply with all safety protocols, including lock out/tag out

Global Responsibilities:

• Regular attendance and physical presence at work is an essential function of this position
• This job may require additional duties not listed above and the employee may be asked to perform those duties to meet business needs

Qualifications

Education/Specialized Knowledge/Professional Certifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Welding, cutting torch, and fabricating experience with metal required
• Possession of a Class A or B CDL preferred
• Basic electric wiring abilities preferred
• Use of an air compressor, other power tools, and some minor construction equipment
• Completion of a company DOT physical examination and applicable drug testing

Experience:

• Mechanical experience preferred

Skills/Abilities:

• Must be willing and able to climb up, and work at 100 feet above ground; such as on top of silos, or in a manlift bucket
• Ability to communicate with multiple individuals, including management
• Work independently and with the assistance of others
• Familiarity with tools and how things work
• Promote, demonstrate, and abide by all safety procedures

Working Conditions

Operation within a fast-paced environment

Exposed to moving mechanical parts, vehicles, heavy construction equipment, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions

Noise level is usually moderate, but can be high and requires personal hearing protection on occasion at job sites, plants and laboratoriesproper usage of PPE for certain jobs may be required

Must be able to work through stressful situations while maintaining professionalism and composure

Physical Requirements

Regularly required to talk or hear; frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms

Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl

Must be able to stand and move about job sites with uneven and unpaved ground while managing concrete delivery onsite

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Must be able to frequently bend in order to obtain samples from stockpiles or ground, climb ladders with buckets of admixtures, and push wheelbarrows of concrete

Must be able to operate buttons, levers, and other controls located on various equipment

Must be able to work long and flexible hours as necessary

Must be able to maneuver in and around our plants, yards and jobsites as necessary

Lift/Carry up to 55 pounds frequently

Lift up to 100 pounds occasionally

Benefits Information

In alignment with our Bargaining Agreement, we are proud to partner with our Union representatives to provide a benefits package that is both competitive and tailored to meet the needs of our employees and their families. These thoughtfully designed plans typically include:

• Health Insurance Supporting your overall wellness.
• Dental and Vision Coverage Ensuring comprehensive care for you and your loved ones.
• Voluntary Benefits Helping you to cover unexpected expenses.
• Retirement Plans Helping you prepare for a secure and peaceful future.
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay Giving you time to recharge and enjoy life's moments.

At Ozinga, we believe in creating a workplace where every co-worker feels valued and supported. Join us and experience the difference of working for a company that truly cares! Ozinga is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applications for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.