Maintenance Technician - Manufacturing

Maintenance TechnicianShift: M-F DaysPay: $28.50-$34.00 depending on experience, with opportunities for advancement through our Pay for Skills program.Overall Goal of Position:This position is responsible for keeping a variety of machines, appliances, and mechanical systems operating safely and efficiently, by conducting preventive maintenance and responding to requests for equipment assistance to help maintain optimized production flow.Job Summary:Maintains the operation of plant systems and machinery by responding to requests for equipment assistance, trouble shooting, correcting machine problems, and conducting Preventative Maintenance tasks and to efficiently support operations in production and throughout the plant. Reports to Maintenance Manager.Key Duties and Responsibilities:Perform all duties safely, follow all safety guidelines, and actively participates in site safety programs.Become LOTO Authorized and perform actions in accordance with LOTO training and policy.Assist with machine setups, installations and changeovers.Perform routine inspection, emergency/unscheduled repairs and preventive maintenance repairs of production equipment.Read and interpret blueprints, equipment/repair manuals, parts catalogs and work orders.Ability to diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments to company assets/machines.Perform regularly scheduled preventative maintenance on machines and equipment.Familiarity with and ability to use a variety of hand and power tools in performing duties.Proficient with pneumatics, hydraulics, and or electrical trouble shootingAbility to create minor fabrications and installation of parts as needed.Ability to create and complete Work Orders in computer programs (beginner level).Perform other duties as assigned as one develops into higher levels of the department.Successful Attributes:Must be willing and able to frequently stand, walk, push, pull, kneel, and reachAble to lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable assistanceMust demonstrate excellent job performance in safety, quality, productivity and attendance.Time management skillsWilling to learn the process from the ground up and able to work in a team environment.Excellent Organizational and documentation skillsOutgoing personality and good customer service skillsMust be able to work well without supervision and within a team environmentDisplay a positive and strong work ethicFlexible schedule with overtimeEducation & Experience:Minimum of High School diploma or GED required3 to 5 years of experience in industrial/electrical maintenance required, preferably in food production manufacturingWhat is in it for you?Our company acknowledges talented people are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits packages and outstanding advancement opportunities. For this reason, we offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan that includes the following:401KMedical/Dental/Vision CoverageVacation, Sick Days and HolidaysFlexible Spending AccountsTuition ReimbursementEmployee and Dependent Life InsuranceVoluntary Disability InsuranceOther Voluntary Insurance OptionsSauer Brands, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, gender, disability, national origin, veteran, other protected status or any other basis.