Maintenance Technician

Kingsford Manufacturing TechnicianKingsford Manufacturing in Beryl, WV is proud to be a producer of 100% American-made charcoal briquets. Kingsford is the leading manufacturer of charcoal in the United States and our charcoal has become synonymous with authentic grilling, good food and most importantly, good times. This position is responsible for maintaining production, safety and quality by ensuring operation of plant, machinery and mechanical equipment through preventative maintenance activities, back fills openings whether vacation, disability, or other losses to reduce or eliminate overtime. Starting Hourly Rate: The starting hourly rate is $32.35In this role, you will:Participates in Weekly Maintenance Meeting to develop, plan, schedule and kits parts for maintenance activities for following week, scheduled down days and outages, incorporates Control room Ops in meetings to drive understanding of maintenance cycles, develops skills and abilities.Learns the parts room system and is involved in keeping critical parts stocked, counted, and organized.Acts as a crew leader during outages to ensure maintenance activities are completed safely, effectively, properly to "Base Condition" and in a efficient mannerOwns a WCO pillar Board, plans and schedules activities, such as PM step completion, AM events, RIP reviews, etc. and keeps the Board active and up to date with action plansMaintains the ability to operate the Process from the control room, including daily rotation to the loader to stockpile raw material, feed raw material via front end loader to the plant to ensure process stability while moving loaded char trailers.Performs and addresses Plant Etracs, Stracs Tasks. The "On Call" Technician assigned in the vacation coverage book covers ETRACS responsibilities to support Plant Environmental and Housekeeping priorities.Performs and addresses plant and equipment cleaning which includes hosing the plant down, sweeping and shoveling as well as grounds keeping at least weekly, or daily as needed. Must spend minimum 1 hour per day in the plant observing, listening and diagnosing issues.Actively supports Equipment ownership, owns equipment, and relieves equipment owners in operations roles to allow time to address their equipment ownership requirements. Relief will include time operating to allow WCO activities such as AM, WPO, BDE, CIL, RIP reviews as well as Kaizen events.Actively works to eliminate Top 3 downtime events on plant RIP.Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, (PM's) on conveyor systems, and production machines; following operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, O.E.M. specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions and process failures to completion by learning and utilizing in-house and external resources available.Holds responsibility for staying current on maintenance issues that occur during the off shifts, Removes or replaces defective parts, performs rebuilds by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, hand and power tools and returns plant to full operation. May require OT on down days to bring plant back online or call in to address plant DT events on off shifts. All Maintenance Technicians are assigned weekly "Resource" coverage in the Vacation calendar that covers the weeks assigned from 6AM Monday to 6AM Monday that each Maintenance Technician is responsible to cover. This coverage rolls in the same A, B, C, rotation as vacation coverage.Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments and possess full understanding of the plant operating equipmentControls downtime by determining estimated time to repair break downs, process failures and makes the determination for additional resources as required.Provides maintenance information by answering questions and requests as an equipment owner to complete BDE's and Kaizens as required to find root cause.Maintains technical knowledge by staying current with Process Technician Qualification Requirements and is responsible to seek training or development for any know deficiencies.Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing information sharing among WV Ops to insure process stability, up to interacting with Platform Teams.Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with WPO procedures and rules. Required to perform normal plant clean up, including removal of debris, hosing down and general plant facility maintenance such as cleaning, painting and grounds keeping at minimum weekly interval or daily as needed.Backfills Vacation, personal, and other events such as STD as an example at Beryl and Ridgeley as needed or directed by management to reduce or eliminate overtime, includes single day events.What we look for:Experience performing preventive, predictive, and reactive maintenance on industrial and manufacturing equipment.Ability to diagnose mechanical issues, replace components, and perform system adjustments to maintain uptime.Strong knowledge of how mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems support the production process.Ability to read and interpret schematics, technical manuals, and mechanical/electrical drawings.Preferred Experience:Ability to perform basic to intermediate welding (MIG/TIG/Stick depending on facility needs).Skill in cutting, grinding, and fabricating components for equipment repair or modification.Working knowledge of industrial electrical systems, including motors, sensors, relays, switches, and wiring (typically 120V–480V).Ability to use multimeters and other diagnostic tools safely and effectively.Basic understanding of PLC-controlled equipment (Allen-Bradley or Siemens common).Ability to troubleshoot I/O, sensors, communication faults, and program-related issues is a plus.Full programming expertise not required but beneficial.Our Values-Based CultureOur values-based culture connects to our purpose and empowers people to be their best, professionally and personally. We serve a diverse consumer base which is why we believe teams that reflect our consumers bring fresh perspectives, drive innovation, and help us stay attuned to the world around us. That's why we foster an inclusive culture where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate, and ultimately able to thrive.Benefits We OfferCompetitive compensationGenerous 401(k) program in the US and similar programs in internationalHealth benefits and programs that support both your physical and mental well-beingFlexible work environment, depending on your roleMeaningful opportunities to keep learning and growingHalf-day Fridays, depending on your location