Maintenance Technician

Maintenance TechnicianBrand: Matthews Memorialization Line of Business: Granite Location: Elberton, GA, US, 30635 Req ID: 15882POSITION SUMMARYThe Maintenance Technician performs skilled maintenance and repair services of facility systems such as mechanical, electrical, and building systems. The primary emphasis for this position is the performance of a variety of maintenance tasks, with varying degrees of skill trades.JOB RESPONSIBILITIESPerforms preventive maintenance tasks on all equipment.Fabricates metal structures through cutting and welding.Repairs and keeps physical structures maintained using hand tools and power tools.Observes safety precautions, rules, and regulations.Installs and repairs hydraulic equipment, valves and cylinders.Inspects, tests, repairs machinery, equipment and facility.Installs and repairs electrical equipment, transformer and wiring.Installs and repairs pneumatic equipment, valves and cylinders.Additional duties as assigned.ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIESQUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTSHigh School Diploma and/or Associate's Degree or equivalent from technical college in related field3+ years of previous maintenance experience; or equivalent combination of education and experienceBasic degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications.Basic analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills.Basic verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning).Basic understanding and application of mathematical concepts.Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients.Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.Ability to work with and influence peers and management.Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.Possess a mechanical aptitude; ability to use a large variety of hand tools and basic knowledge of power tools, forklifts, welding equipment, and cutting torch.Ability to work overtime as necessary.PHYSICAL ASPECTS / WORK ENVIRONMENTRegularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk, hear and see.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, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold & heat, risk of electrical shock, and toxic or caustic chemicals.The noise level in the work environment may be high.* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.Matthews Memorialization is a leader in the memorialization industry who is committed to helping customers grow their businesses and helping families move from grieving to remembrance by providing products of superior craftsmanship and revenue generating programs and services. Within this industry, our Environmental Solutions is focused on the design and manufacture of advanced combustion systems. Matthews Memorialization is a (MATW) Matthews International company.Matthews International affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.