2nd Shift - Maintenance Technician

2nd Shift - Maintenance TechnicianPay/Schedule$33/hour - $39/hour - Dependent upon experience & qualifications (Plus $2.00/hour Shift Differential)2nd Shift: Monday - Friday from 2:45pm until 11:15pmTraining schedule preferred: 1st Shift, Monday - Friday for the first 1-2 monthsPosition SummaryUnder general supervision and following established procedures, the Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing semi-routine maintenance tasks for the Plant Operations facility and for Administrative Offices facility. Typical duties will include but are not necessarily limited to: assisting Senior Maintenance Technicians in troubleshooting and repairing electrical problems, troubleshooting and resolving semi-routine and complex plant machinery mechanical malfunctions, repairing problems related to hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, and providing assistance for office moves, adds, and changes, as necessary.All job responsibilities are to be performed in strict adherence with the Company's Mission/Values Statement and in accordance with established standards for external customers as well as internal customers.Why Great NorthernEstablished in 1962, Great Northern is a local, privately owned paper-based packaging manufacturer with a long history of providing secure, stable, and meaningful positions. You will experience a collaborative team-first, safe, clean, enjoyable, and predictable workplace where team members support and care for one another.Our team members produce sustainable and eco-friendly products that are supplied to national brands that impact people's day-to-day lives.Great Northern is committed to making a difference in the lives of our team members, customers, and the communities in which we live and work. Many of our team members were referred by their friends and families who are already a part of the Great Northern team.The Benefits of Great NorthernCompetitive 401K match and a historically generous profit-sharing retirement savings contributionPaid time off accrued during your first year of employmentMedical plan options are available to provide flexibility in choosing the one that best suits your individual and family needsClean, comfortable breakroomOpportunities to advance your career and compensation levelFlexible overtime opportunities when available and/or neededAnnual merit increases as well as market benchmarking to ensure competitive wagesEssential Duties and Responsibilities Include the Following. (Other Duties May Be Assigned)Troubleshoots and repairs mechanical breakdowns related to plant operations machinery and related equipment.Troubleshoots and repairs mechanical breakdowns related to hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.Troubleshoots and repairs minor electrical outages related to plant operations equipment and corporate office electrical needs.Performs basic plumbing repair as required including plugged sewer lines and minor sewer repair.Performs welding repair as required on plant operations machinery and related equipment.Assists Senior Maintenance Technicians in general repair, alteration, small-scale new construction and preventative maintenance work.Keeps maintenance area neat, clean and orderly; cleans up after completing maintenance work throughout the plant.Monitors unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunctions and discuss machine operation variations with Supervisors or other Maintenance Workers to diagnose problem or repair machine.Dismantles defective machines and equipment.Inspects and measures machine parts to detect wear, misalignment, dimensional requirements or other problems.Removes, repairs and replaces worn or defective parts, mechanisms and systems.Realigns and adjusts functional parts, components, devices and control adjustments.Starts machines and equipment to test operation following repair.Performs routine maintenance on all machines by cleaning and lubricating shafts, bearings, gears and other parts of the machinery.Repairs or replaces electrical apparatus, such as wiring, and electrical components of machinery and equipment.Lays out, assembles, installs, and maintains pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.Replaces gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and related equipment.Visually inspects and tests machinery and equipment.Use forklift to move equipment up to and including rigging of machine sections and rolls.Follows safe operating procedures and all safety rules in accordance with Company policy and in accordance with OSHA rules and regulations.Repairs and maintains the facilities (inside and outside of building).Sets up and operates machine tools such as lathe, grinder, drill and milling machine to repair or fabricate machine parts, jigs, fixtures and tools.Fabricates and repairs counters, benches, partitions, and other fixtures or structures.Initiates purchase orders for parts, equipment and machines.Shovels snow and operates snow blower equipment as required.Participates in periodic staff meetings as required.Participates and is certified as a member of the First Responders Committee.Participates and is certified as a member of the HAZ MAT team.Performs overtime work and on-call support work as required of the position.Participates in training and development programs as required of the position.Performs a variety of miscellaneous job-related tasks as may be assigned from time to time by a Management Representative.Opportunities for GrowthYou will have the opportunity to learn new skills and acquire new knowledge that can be applied to grow into new positions with higher pay. Furthermore, you can grow your career with Great Northern through advancement opportunities available at our facilities both locally and nationally.ExpectationTo be successful your teammates will depend on you to have pride in your work, be on time, work safely, work effectively with others, be optimistic, take ownership of your responsibilities, and look for continuous improvement opportunities.This is a Safety Sensitive PositionWe are a Tobacco free campusGreat Northern is an Equal Opportunity EmployerGreat Northern is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.