Maintenance Technician II

Job Title: Maintenance Technician Journeyman Location: GA Department: Maintenance Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor Hours: 7p - 7A Job Summary Maintenance Technician Journeyman is responsible for routine repairs of packaging, processing and physical structures.These are multi-craft industrial packaging maintenance positions.Applicants must have skills in welding, electrical troubleshooting and repair, and basic pneumatics. Essential Functions Installs, maintains, and repairs plant machinery, equipment and physical structures. Diagnoses failures in machinery or equipment and makes necessary repairs. Visually inspects and tests machinery and equipment using electrical and electronic test equipment. Performs and documents preventative maintenance. Follows specifications, blueprints, manuals, and schematic drawings and lockout/tag out procedures to make repairs. Performs repairs by skillfully using hand tool, power tools, hoist, crane, and measuring and testing instruments. Performs plumbing and pipe fitting and related work in installing, repairing, or routing water, sewage, air and gas pipes. Documents repair procedures and parts used from inventory and maintain accurate inventory of tools and equipment. Performs welding, acetylene brazing, cutting torch, routine layout and other duties as needed. Maintain heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. Keeps areas clean and free of clutter. Observes all safety rules and regulations. Inspects safety of shop area, tools and plant area. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Must meet the written and hands-on assessment requirements for this position. Must pass computer assessment. Must be able to read, comprehend, and act on SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures, AIQ processes, and similar documents. Must be available for call-in maintenance. Must be able to read and understand shop manuals, parts, diagrams, schematic drawings and blue prints. Basic industrial electricity knowledge and the ability to perform minor electrical repairs. Knowledge of HVAC systems Willingness to attend classes and seminars to enhance mechanical skills. Good oral and written communication skills. 3 years of experience required, 5 years of experience preferred. Physical Requirements: Must be able to stand for the duration of the shift Must be able to lift and carry to 50 pounds Bending, reaching, twisting, stooping, walking, and climbing stairways and ladders frequently Must be able to climb and work at heights up to 180 feet. Physical endurance to withstand the following: Operation of geared equipment, such as, large gear boxes rotating dryers, drives, mills, etc. Heavy physical labor, such as, shoveling heavy clay, lifting equipment components, pulling conveyor belts, loosening large nuts and bolts, positioning equipment, and etc. Must be able to hear radio and telephone communications. Hire Rate: $35.74 #J-18808-Ljbffr Oil-Dri Corporation of America