First Shift Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

First Shift Maintenance Technician (2-2-3 Schedule 6a-6p) Direct Hire $26 to start

Job Summary

We have an immediate need for a Maintenance Technician. The primary responsibility of the Maintenance Technician involves coordinating and executing proactive maintenance, repairs, diagnostic work, and refurbishments on production equipment and processing systems to uphold safety, reliability, and cleanliness standards.

Essential Duties

• Conducts necessary maintenance to ensure optimal facility and equipment functioning.
• Executes all maintenance tasks in safe, efficient, and tidy manner.
• Replaces and repairs parts, rebuilds equipment, and aligns gears, shafts, pulleys, and belts.
• Utilizes illustrated parts breakdown manuals and operational guides for equipment repair, modification, and maintenance.
• Addresses all assigned maintenance work orders promptly.
• Executes preventative maintenance (PM) activities according to the maintenance plan.
• Documents activities in the maintenance management system.
• Performs inventory control of parts and equipment.

Performs intricate repairs and extensive overhauls on system components and related equipment, adhering to the recommendations and specifications provided by original equipment manufacturers.

Conducts predictive maintenance inspections utilizing all available internal and external resources to enhance machine performance.

Provides mechanical and technical guidance, coaching, and expertise to assist level 1 technicians in enhancing their knowledge, experience, and skill set within the department.

Methodically troubleshoots equipment and systems to pinpoint faults and determine appropriate repair procedures.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Skills, Abilities and Educational Requirements

Required

• High School Diploma/GED
• 2 – 5 years of mechanical or electrical experience repairing equipment and heavy machinery in a manufacturing environment
• Proficient in using standard hand tools, multimeters, and various measuring equipment, demonstrating a strong mechanical aptitude.
• Proven Electro-mechanical experience
• Some knowledge of PLC and robotic system.
• Skilled in operating powered lift equipment like forklifts, wave pickers, and hoists
• Certification in forklift, overhead crane, and rigging operation or willingness to obtain certification
• Competent in conducting preventive maintenance on equipment
• Capable of independently diagnosing equipment issues and malfunctions
• Familiarity with OSHA Regulations such as LOTO, Arc Flash, and working at heights
• Basic knowledge of computer software including Microsoft Office Suite
• Demonstrates the ability to work independently using critical thinking to resolve mechanical related problems
• Demonstrates strong reliability and adaptability to changes in the work environment
• Experience working in a fast paced and high-volume work environment.
• Proactive “self-starter” with a strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

Preferred

• Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT) certification
• Vibration ISO Level 1 experience
• Ultrasonic (UE) Level 1 experience
• Machinery Lubrication Technician (MLT1) experience

Lean 5S and/or other Six Sigma experience

Key Competencies

Consistent interaction with other hourly production and maintenance team members and management.

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off