Maintenance Technician I

Maintenance Technician I

Location: Princeton, WV, US, 24739

POSITION SUMMARY: The position is a support role for the entire facility with the main focus on building and equipment maintenance and repair.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Safety conduct all activities in a safe manner, utilizing PPE and adhering to company policy and alerting others regarding potential concerns.
• Research, coordinate, execute repair and maintenance tasks. Act as main point of contact for vendors, suppliers, service support for operation and repair needs.
• Continue development of maintenance scheduling program and assist in the implementation of TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) program.
• Work with Maintenance group and Manufacturing Manager for prioritization of job.
• Provide maintenance and support for various equipment and facility needs which may include repairs, preventative maintenance, inspection and cleaning tasks.
• Maintenance tasks include small air / electric power tools, lighting, machining equipment such as lathes and mills, welding units, parts washers, turntables, forklifts, small motor repairs, basic building maintenance, etc.
• Perform routine inspection of cranes, hoists, lifting straps, chains and fixtures, air compressors, electrical outlets and cords, HVAC filters and unit condition, etc.
• Assist in the collection and removal of waste material, metal scrap and garbage from facility and place in proper disposal areas.
• Operate floor scrubber to help maintain cleanliness of main production aisles.
• Maintains material-handling equipment by completing pre-use inspections. Performs safe operation of forklifts, overhead cranes and lifting devices.
• Assists when needed with other miscellaneous needs including but not limited to material and parts movement, shop area organization, etc.

DECISION MAKING: Position will not be required to make decisions that will directly impact the department.

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL CONTACTS: Position requires collaboration with department managers and current/potential customers.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred.
• At least one year work experience or equivalent education in a manufacturing or industrial setting preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50# is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the accountabilities of the job. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand, feel with their hands, reach and handle materials weighing up to 10 pounds. The employee will frequently need to stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, walk and handle materials weighing 10-20 pounds. On occasion the employee will need to handle materials weighing 20-50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include; close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly exposed to moving objects (materials handled and transported throughout the plant via cranes, fork trucks and other employees). The employee is frequently exposed to airborne particles. The employee is also frequently exposed to sharp and abrasive edges which may result in scrapes, cuts and bruises. The employee is occasionally exposed to humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.