Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift - Manufacturing & Facilities (Level I-III)

Plant Maintenance Technician

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The Plant Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining and repairing purchased equipment and GF-built assembly fixtures used throughout Operations to ensure production teams can safely assemble and build high-quality products. This role supports equipment reliability, assists with fixture design and cell layout optimization, and performs facility repairs as needed across the site. Multiple technician levels exist to support skill development, technical progression, and long-term growth within the department.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Technician Level I

• Performs ongoing preventive maintenance of assembly fixtures, Update maintenance database and documentation as needed.
• Maintain critical equipment list. Manage maintenance inventory supplies for critical equipment to minimize line downtime. Orders supplies as needed
• Ensure facility adheres to OSHA, Building Code and LEED Standards while performing basic building repairs and audits. Prioritize Safety and Ergonomic tasks.
• Cross train other associates with training material, supports hands on experiences and updates training materials as needed. Back up facilities personnel when needed.
• Complete Role Standard Work and deliver all other duties as assigned

Technician Level II

• Performs ongoing preventive maintenance of workstations, equipment, and machinery according to specifications to ensure quality products are built. Update maintenance database and documentation as needed.
• Writes and maintains equipment maintenance procedures and operating instructions.
• Conducts daily routine checks through the building to ensure the building and equipment is in good working condition. Reports any concerns to management immediately.
• Conducts Safety Programs and Critical Processes training and supports documentation updates. Provides assistance when building emergencies occur.
• Ensure facility adheres to OSHA, Building Code LEED Standards while performing intermediate level building repairs, installation and audits.
• Including Level I Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Technician Level III

• Troubleshoots and evaluates line down issues as needed. Recommends solutions. Works interdepartmental or with contractors. Research for new facilities equipment.
• Adheres to OSHA, Building Code and LEED Standards while performing building repairs, installations, modifications and audits. May flex schedule to supervise or perform activities off regular normal business hours.
• Including Level I & II Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Set or follow priorities in order to complete assignments and fulfill responsibilities.
• Ensure high quality work output; plan, organize, and coordinate work efficiently; meet assigned deadlines
• Demonstrate commitment, cooperation, flexibility and work well with minimal supervision
• Ability to learn and apply new skills, keep abreast of current developments
• Ability to identify and resolve problems, exhibit sound and accurate judgment, follow safety and security procedures and provide recommendations and improvements. Communicate unsafe or risky situations immediately.

Education and Experience:

• Experience with Forklift/scissor lift
• Knowledge of AutoCad, Solid Works or similar software preferred.
• Experience MS Office Excel, Word and PowerPoint, Outlook and internet research
• 10 hours OSHA, Fire Extinguisher, Fall Protection, Fire Sprinklers, Building Code and LEED knowledge
• Technician Level I: Associate's degree (A.A. or A.S.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school plus, basic electricity, HVAC, plumbing, painting, landscaping and similar facilities repairs knowledge
• Technician Level II: Three to six years related experience doing facilities repairs and installations in electrical, plumbing, HVAC, Cooling tower, lighting, roofing, concrete and similar. Experience with Machine guarding, welding process, air compressors, crane, motors, pumps, sliding doors or similar facilities equipment preferred. 24 hrs OSHA certification
• Technician Level III: Six plus years related experience doing facilities repairs in electrical, plumbing, HVAC, lighting, roofing, concrete, painting, patching, and similar. Experience 2+ years with Machine guarding, welding process, air compressors, crane, motors, pumps, sliding doors or similar facilities equipment; and driving heavy equipment preferred. 24 hrs OSHA and RCRA certification

Hourly Range: $26/hr - $33/hr

Level I Entry–2 yrs Preventive maintenance, basic facility repairs

Level II 3–6 yrs Equipment troubleshooting, procedures, safety leadership

Level III 6+ yrs Advanced troubleshooting, project work, vendor coordination