Maintenance Technician

Maintenance TechnicianPerforms a variety of skilled mechanical and maintenance repair and construction related tasks. Performs tasks in carpentry, masonry, painting, plumbing, heating, electrical, appliance, and maintenance under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor.Qualifications• High school diploma or equivalent.• 3 years of maintenance experience preferable on Plastics Extrusion equipment. Prefer related experience working with extrusion machinery and their support equipment such as pull rolls, guillotine cutters, corona treatment, ovens, chillers, towers, compressors, pumps, power.• Good oral and written communication skills.• Self-initiative and strong follow up skills.• Willing to work various shifts and be on call when necessary.• Able to lift and handle 50 lb. components.• Able to work in excessively loud and hot environments.• Able to pass a forklift qualification test.• Ensure consistent, dependable attendance and demonstrate a willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary.• Capable of effectively managing job-related stress and fostering productive workplace interactions.Training• Reading, filling out, or completing a work order.• Boom and forklift training• Personnel lift training.• Safe practices in machine maintenance.• LOTO• Hands on maintenance training: Extruders, Grinders, Pelletizers, Converting equipment, etc.• Corporate training including, but not limited to: MTP, OSHA required, TPM, etc.Duties & Responsibilities• Safely comply with all written and verbal safety rules.Examples: Wearing appropriate PPE, preventing tripping slipping hazards.• Maintains a strong professional floor appearance at all times by demonstrating good work ethics and good morale.• Hands on maintenance of all shift equipment to maintain proper efficiencies.• Conducts PMs and documents work completed.• Reviews project assignments weekly and performs tasks as assigned.• Observes, reports, and resolves critical machine or safety issues when found.• Completes assigned projects and/or work orders.• Completes documentation of jobs done in a timely manner.• Performs other duties as assigned.Machines, Tools, Equipment, Electronic Devices & SoftwareFrequent use:1. Forklift2. Power tools: table saw, drills, etc.3. Light maintenance tools: screwdrivers, wrenches, etc.4. Safety Cutter5. Light measuring devices: tape measures, etc.6. Lifts: boom, scissor, fork, etc.7. Safety: ear plugs, safety glasses, safety toed shoes, etc.Physical Activity Required for This PositionA. Climbing, ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized.B. Balancing, maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces.C. Stooping, bending body downward and forward by bending spine and waist. Example: Changing paper in printer, copier machine.D. Kneeling, bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.E. Crouching, bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.F. Crawling, moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.G. Reaching, extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. Example: Giving signals, reaching for material or handle on item.H. Standing, particularly for sustained periods of time. Example: Making copies, giving presentations, directing traffic.I. Walking, moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances.J. Pushing, using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.K. Pulling, using upper extremities to exert force in order to drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.L. Lifting, raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position. DEGREE OF LIFTING: 5-25 lbs 26-50 lbsM. Fingering, picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than the whole hand or arm as in handling.N. Grasping, applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm.O. Feeling, perceiving attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.P. Talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; via face to face or telephone.Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services. Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.