Maintenance Technician

Maintenance TechnicianTOPS has partnered with a local manufacturing company who is looking for an experienced maintenance technician for both its overnight shift (midnight to 8am) and afternoon shift (4pm to midnight). We are currently looking for candidates with prior maintenance experience in a production/manufacturing environment. Ideal candidates will have experience working as a maintenance technician in a high speed, automated production environment. Looking for candidates who have a combination of strong mechanical and electrical, diagnostic, trouble shooting, repair and preventative maintenance experience for these roles. This is union environment, hired candidate will join the maintenance union. This is a direct hire situation meaning no contract period with TOPS, hire on directly by our client from your first day.Job Details:Direct hire positionHours/Shifts – few shifts currently availableAfternoon shift: 4pm to midnight - Monday to FridayOvernight – Midnight to 8am - Sunday night to Friday morningPay rates: Starting base pay is $25 per hour but based on the level of experience and aptitude test given during interview process. Position offers a chance to move up within the maintenance department rather quickly (as short as 6 months but varies per individual and prior experience) which would increase your pay to $32+hr this is based on your on the job performance and ability to pass required aptitude test.Duties/Responsibilities:Install any new equipment in production facility.Diagnose any malfunctioning or broke down equipment in facility, includes things like: conveyor systems, bottling machines, filling machines, plastic blow mold equipment, automated palletizing machines, box making/folding equipment and much more.Electrical and Mechanical maintenance abilities are a must in this role.Dismantle and replace broken or worn parts in production facility equipment.Provide a wide range of building or facility maintenance when needed.Work unassisted and unsupervised to job completion in a timely and proficient manner.Electrical PLC knowledge needed for upper level "Class A" maintenance rolesOperate equipment to diagnose problems and determine necessary repairs.Conduct routine inspections of production equipment to identify and address potential issues before they escalate.Perform routine preventative maintenance.Education and Experience:High school diploma or GED equivalent or AS degree2+years of maintenance experience, must include doing both mechanical and electrical maintenance work in a production or manufacturing environment.Physical Requirements:Prolonged periods standing, bending, kneeling, crawling or climbingThis is an overnight shift position; must be able to work scheduled overnight shift hoursMust be able to lift up to 40lbs on a somewhat regular basis.Client Offers the following Benefits:401(k) matchingDental insuranceEmployee assistance programHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offVision insuranceWe need help IMMEDIATELY! Please apply today!