Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift 4/10's

Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift 4/10's

Location(s): Grove City, OH, US

Job Title: Maintenance Tech

Reports to: Engineering Leader

Location: Grove City, OH

Pay Rate: $25 - $31/hr based on experience

Hours: Monday thru Thursday 6am – 4:30pm (OT as needed)

Sign On Bonus: $2,000 to be paid out as follows $1,000 at 90 Days $1,000 at 180 Days

The Maintenance Tech position is an hourly position and reports to the Technical Leader but takes daily direction from the Maintenance Team Lead. The employee is responsible for building/modifications of equipment and maintaining machinery including setting up, installing, and repairing by performing the following duties:

Comply with all plant rules

Ensure proper and safe operation of machinery and task performance and that equipment safety devices are in place.

Ability to plan and perform work requiring knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and electrical theory and principles

Knowledge of schematics, electrical troubleshooting, and programmable controllers

Welding experience is a plus as it relates to fabrication, design, & modifications. Types of welding: mig, tig and stick.

Build equipment for new products and prototypes.

Diagnose and repair malfunctions in machinery and equipment, when required. (Hydraulics, Electrical, Pneumatic, Mechanical)

Maintain preventative maintenance schedule and maintenance records.

Maintain and organize critical spare parts inventory.

Responsible for housekeeping in all Maintenance areas.

Comply with safety regulations and maintain a clean and orderly work area

All other duties as assigned or needed

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Language Skills Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and procedure instructions.

Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and supervisor(s).

Mathematical Skills Basic knowledge including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating instructions, blueprints, procedure manuals, and electrical schematics

Attention to detail a must

Reasoning Ability Strong decision-making skills

Ability to accomplish tasks without direct supervision.

Job Requirements Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Must be at least 18 years old

Five (5) years' experience in electrical, pneumatics, hydraulics, robotics, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Prefer maintenance vocational training certificates

Prefer PLC/Programming certificates or experience

Essential Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

Standing/walking for 8 – 12 hours at a time

Exposure to noise is usually moderate

Bending, twisting and turning

Full use of both hands – to handle, feel objects, tools, controls, etc.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision.

Works with fiberglass insulation

Ability to drive a forklift

Understands and follows the Lock/Tag/Try procedure

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is exposed to airborne particles

Ability to lift up to 50lbs