Maintenance Technician

Job Title

The starting pay range for this role is $30 per hour and up depending on experience and skill level. A minimum of 5 years of experience required.

Nelson Global offers a comprehensive benefits package consisting of the following benefits; Medical, Dental, Vision, Vacation, Holidays, Sick time, 401K, Disability and Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Health Care Savings, Flexible Spending plus more.

Essential Job Functions

• Examines machines for defects in operation, replaces defective parts, and produces replacement parts in emergency situations.
• May be involved with removal of old equipment or setup and installation of new equipment.
• Performs general, non-specialized tasks in the maintenance of the building and general property such as replacing light bulbs, covers, filters, plumbing tasks, etc.
• Troubleshoot and identify malfunctioning components.
• Basic knowledge of how production machines operate.
• Maintenance intervals for machine components
• Must have thorough knowledge, skill, and considerable experience with routine as well as complicated methods and processes.
• Routine machine lubrication, maintenance, and hydraulic systems theory of operation.
• Install electricity and air to machines.
• Ability to use man-lifts and lift trucks.
• Mechanical and electrical disassembly, repair and reassemble.
• Machining capabilities.
• May have to manufacture machine components.
• Installation of piping systems for air, water, and gas
• Maintenance - will keep machinery and equipment in good repair to manufacturers specifications.
• Preventive maintenance schedules must be understood and adhered to
• Always observe all lockout-tag out procedures.
• To maintain repair parts, inventory, initiating purchase requisitions as appropriate.
• To keep maintenance area clean and organized.
• Regular attendance per our attendance policy.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Must understand production equipment and its effect upon product quality.
• Must have a general or working knowledge, average skill, and experience with ordinary to semi-complex equipment.
• Must have thorough knowledge, skill, and considerable experience with routine as well as complicated methods and processes.
• Ability to recognize quality problems, identify equipment malfunctions, determine corrective actions to be taken and implement such corrective action.
• Computer literate.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Must be capable of effectively communicating with employees, management team, and others.
• Must be able to service and maintain production equipment on a continuous basis.
• Help improve operational efficiency and lower the unit cost of maintenance activity.
• Teamwork skills are essential.
• Frequent lifting required, up to 70 pounds.
• Must be able to work independently, with little or no supervision.
• Be conscientious and pay great attention to detail.

Education and Experience Required

• Minimum five years of recent experience as an industrial maintenance mechanic.

Preferred:

• Electrical and PLC experience.
• Hydraulic troubleshooting and repair.
• Experience performing routine maintenance, such as machine lubrication, preventive maintenance, and predictive maintenance.
• Ability to use man-lifts and lift trucks.

Nelson Global Products Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected Veteran status.