Maintenance Technician - 1st

Job Description

Job Description

Location: Cincinnati, OH
Employment Type: 1st Shift, Full-time, temp-to-hire

Job Brief
Kable Workforce Solutions is hiring a Maintenance Technician for our client. This position is responsible for repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment, such as motors, pumps, conveyors, belts, fans and roll former.

What’s a Typical Day Like?

• Implements and adheres to prescribed preventative maintenance program which includes completing and signing off on documentation for our quality assurance program. 
• Observes mechanical devices in operation and listens to their sounds to locate causes of trouble. 
• Examines form and texture of parts to detect imperfections. 
• Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements, using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments. 
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments. 
• Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts, using hoists, hand tools, and power tools. 
• Repairs or replaces defective parts, using hand tools and power tools. 
• Installs special functional and structural parts in devices using hand tools. 
• Starts devices to test their performance – updates team to changes in equipment. 
• Able to adapt quickly to fix most important issue to keep a department running and then getting back to long range fixes. 
• Resolves routine questions and problems and refers more complex issues to higher levels. 
• Goal is to make repairs to original equipment specifications - consult with manufacture if fix is unknown. 
• Works under minimal direct supervision but accountable for daily communication on issues to supervisors, leads, and/or plant manager. 
• Use PPE as prescribed by the safety manager, included but not limited to safety gloves, hearing protection, vision protection, safety shoes, appropriate fitting clothing, etc.
• Observe all safety requirements including but not limited to lock-out/tag-out, storage of hazardous materials, confined space, etc. 
• Communicates and cooperates with leadership to expedite the repair of all machinery and assets, including repair of the facility and grounds. 
• Assists with part inventory as needed. 
• Assists with training supervisors, leads, and operators as needed to reduce operation errors. 
• Responsible for training of new maintenance team members when needed. 
• In addition to the accountabilities listed above, individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.

What Are the Requirements of the Job?

• High school diploma 
• 2-4 Years of experience in Maintenance (machinery) 
• 1-2 Years of experience Production/Assembly
• High Attention to Detail
• Oral and Written Communication
• Time Management, Follow and Retain Verbal Work Instructions
• Emotional Self Control 
• Preferred, not required Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician; IMI Certification; Certified Professional Maintenance
• Applies basic repair skills and may develop advanced skills using tools, equipment and learning appropriate for the position or specialization.
• Time is primarily spent standing and walking. 
• Requires up to 50 pounds of lifting.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, and climb periodically. 
• Must be able to see and hear.

Why Choose Kable Workforce Solutions?

• Weekly Pay
• Exclusive Access Opportunities to V.I.P. Vault
• Day 1 Benefits
• Various Bonus Opportunities
• Eligibility for Employee of the Month Rewards

How to Apply  And Next Steps?
Please submit your resume in our application by clicking “apply now.” We look forward to reviewing your application and you will hear from us within 1 business day.

About Kable Workforce Solutions
For over 50 years, Kable Workforce Solutions   has been connecting skilled professionals with leading employers across the region. We’re dedicated to helping people build lasting careers and helping companies grow through quality, integrity, and partnership.

We believe in people first — empowering individuals to succeed and celebrating the work that drives our communities forward.

Kable Workforce Solutions   is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Read our full diversity statement here.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required.