Maintenance Technician

Description Repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment such as engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines and equipment by performing the following duties. This position may require overtime to include weekends. Maintains a preventive maintenance program. Observes mechanical components with both visual and/or electronic devices in operation to determine root cause of equipment failure/malfunction. Documents all repairs on equipment. Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts. Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments. Installs special functional and structural parts in devices. Lubricates and cleans parts. Starts devices to test their performance. Sets up and operates lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts. Initiates purchase order for parts and machines. Interprets specifications and blueprints. Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment in order to increase equipment life. May work in other areas of either plant based on production requirements. May be required to work off shifts as needed. Other duties may be assigned. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Maintains a preventive maintenance program. Observes mechanical components with both visual and/or electronic devices in operation to determine root cause of equipment failure/malfunction. Documents all repairs on equipment. Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts. Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments. Repairs or replaces defective parts. Installs special functional and structural parts in devices. Lubricates and cleans parts. Starts devices to test their performance. Sets up and operates lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts. Initiates purchase order for parts and machines. Interprets specifications and blueprints. Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment in order to increase equipment life. May work in other areas of either plant based on production requirements. May be required to work off shifts as needed. Other duties may be assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Benefits Comprehensive benefits offerings including but not limited to – Health, Dental, Vision, Life, & Disability Vacation time with automatic rollovers Minimum 7 paid holidays Weekly attendance bonus that pays an extra $25 for working at least 35 hours onsite! 401(k) with company match that vests immediately upon participation. Tuition reimbursement up to $4,500 per year Shoe reimbursement up to $50 on qualifying footwear with no waiting period! Requirements Education and/or Experience One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six 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 write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Company Policies and Procedures Is trained in and follows company safety policies and procedures and participates in the continuous improvement and corrective action programs. 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 regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter 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 regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. #J-18808-Ljbffr