Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Under general supervision, performs a variety of work in the general maintenance and repair of buildings, facilities, and equipment. Responsible for standard maintenance duties and the continued operation of equipment in the plant.

Position Details:

• Full-time
• Periodically rotating shifts for 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift
• Monday - Saturday
• Pine City, MN

Duties and essential job functions

• Performs a variety of work in the maintenance and repair of buildings, grounds, and equipment.
• Perform skilled mechanical/electrical work to troubleshoot, diagnose, maintain, repair, modify, and install machinery, and equipment, in an industrial laundry facility.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair machinery and equipment. Operate machinery and equipment to determine the cause and extent of component or system failure.
• Dismantle defective machines and equipment, replace defective parts and motors and equipment and tools. Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery, using rags, brushes, and grease gun or other appropriate tools and/or equipment.
• Troubleshoot, operate, maintain and/or repair all boilers, heaters, pumps, and valves.
• Troubleshoot, operate, maintain and/or repair electrical and wiring systems.
• Complete all assigned work orders and perform preventive maintenance to prolong the life of equipment.
• Operate all equipment and/or machinery correctly and safely at all times.
• Observe established safety guidelines at all times.
• Assist outside vendors and/or contractors by providing information or lending assistance.
• Special projects and other duties as assigned.
• This position requires regular and reliable attendance.

Minimum requirements

1-2 years experience in industrial maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair preferred. Some experience with high voltage, hydraulics, pneumatics, and general knowledge in a production environment with automated equipment. Must be self-motivated, able to work independently and detail oriented. Physical demands may or may not include the following: the ability to continuously stand, bend, rotate trunk, reach out and/or up, lift and/or carry, climbing, and grasping. Must also be able to lift up to 60 lbs.

Physical Job Functions:

• Heavy Equipment Maintenance
• Climb Steps to access various equipment on second level and storage
• Repair industrial equipment
• Drive industrial equipment
• Push carts full of tools

Critical Physical Demands:

Sitting:

• Occasionally for desk work, paperwork, managerial requirements

Walking:

• Frequently to move from task to task and to storage area. Distance varies.

Bending:

• Frequently in the course of equipment repair and maintenance
• Up to 90 degrees flexion.

Trunk Rotation:

• Occasionally to repair or maintain equipment

Squatting/Crouching:

• Occasionally, to pick up, sort, retrieve tools or parts

Climbing:

• Occasionally for accessing equipment or storage

Reaching out/up:

• Frequently, to repair or execute maintenance tasks

Grasping/Pinching/Wrist Turning:

• Frequently to manipulate tools for the purpose of maintaining/repairing equipment
• Power and precision grasp.

Finger Manipulation:

• Frequently, to manipulate tools or parts in the process of repairing or maintaining equipment

Pushing/Pulling:

• Occasionally to move equipment or carts

Lifting/Carrying:

• Occasionally, up to 100 pounds to take items to and from moving items from one area to another – lifting from floor to 70 inches. Frequently under 50 pounds to manipulate parts or equipment. Distance varies.

Use of Feet:

• Frequently, to walk throughout the facility and storage areas.

Benefit Package:

• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Health, Vision, Dental
• Flex Benefits
• Short Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Enrollment in 401K plan (with company match)
• Supplemental Insurance
• Cancer Care Insurance
• Accidental Insurance
• Uniforms Provided

Equal Opportunity Employer: CITY provides equal opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, creed, color, sex, age, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status or any other basis or factor protected by law.

Post offer physical and substance testing is required. Selected candidate must also pass a criminal background screening.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.