Maintenance Technician Associate

Maintenance TechnicianThe Maintenance Technician will report directly to the Plant Manager or his/her designate and is responsible for inspecting/diagnosing and repairing machinery and equipment and to keep written logs on repair, inventory, and preventative maintenance.Key ResponsibilitiesTroubleshoot and perform preventative maintenance involving electrical, pneumatic, structural, plumbing, hydraulic and equipment repair or replacementMechanical repair on all equipment and facility/grounds along with general fabricationRespond promptly to emergency maintenance requests, breakdowns, or other facility issuesUnderstand and operate basic production PLC controls; basic control operations to be able to safely perform required tasks such as: PM work that requires start up procedures, shut down procedures, and energy deisolation procedures; ability to adequately meet criteria, obtain and retain basic PLC training for production departmental workKeep organized and detailed maintenance logs and records of equipment and other PM logsInputting digital logs and other data entryOperate a forklift and yard truck and other necessary machinery/equipmentOrder parts as needed while maintaining crucial spare parts logs and inventoryWork in compliance with company safety and operating procedures while promoting positive safety cultureCollaborate with team operators across all departments to ensure equipment and machines are operating efficiently and safely while maintaining equipment reliabilitySupport continuous improvement and other LEAN initiativesMonitor and achieve established KPIs such as OEE, quality standards, EHS standards, and ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with all company goals.Promote positive maintenance and PM cultureOther duties, as assignedSkills and ExperienceMechanical knowledgePrevious forklift experienceAbility to lift to 50lbs.Previous experience in a production/manufacturing settingCapable of working with a team and independently efficientlyCapable of following a production report while working independentlyOpta offers a diverse compensation and benefit package that includes the following:Extended Healthcare, Dental, and Vision BenefitsHealth Savings AccountLife, AD&D, and Dependent Life InsuranceShort Term and Long Term Disability InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramProfessional DevelopmentPaid Time Off401(k) MatchCompetitive Compensation ProgramOn Demand Pay (Dayforce Wallet)We thank everyone for applying however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Opta USA, an Opta Group Company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers employment opportunities to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age (40-70), national origin, sexual orientation, or physical disability (except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement).