Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Technician works on all aspects of maintenance for the facility. The Maintenance Technician’s focus is to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of the equipment while maintaining a safe and cost controlled work environment.

Starting Pay: Based on experience

Work schedule: 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday

Quarterly profit sharing bonus opportunity

Annual holiday bonus based on company performance

Opportunity to work overtime

401k retirement contribution matching - 50% company match up to 6% of your annual wages

Company covers about 80% of the cost of medical insurance for you and your family

Company covers 100% of the cost for a life-insurance policy

Company covers 100% of the cost for both short and long term disability insurance policies

Children of long-term employees can apply for company scholarships

Paid personal time available for use as it accrues (max of 52 hours per year)

One week of paid vacation after 6 months

Two weeks of paid vacation after one year

Attend all scheduled safety, department, and company meetings as required.

Follow and enforce company safety policies and safe work practices at all times to ensure safety of self and others

Repair, service, and inspect facility equipment and property

Overhead Cranes

Production machinery

Material handling equipment

Building and components

Ground operated machinery

Driveways and facility grounds

Research and conform to original equipment manufacturers (OEM) maintenance specifications (as closely as possible)

Deviations from the OEM specifications must be approved by the Facility Manager

Keep detailed and accurate maintenance records in accordance with SPS Quality Policy in SAP PM

Maintain and organized and clean maintenance shop

Comply with all SPS policies and OSHA guidelines that impact the maintenance department (not limited to the following)

Lock out / Tag out

Safety Data Sheets

Hazardous Material Usage

Train and coach new Maintenance personnel

Procure parts and supplies to ensure equipment up-time.

Maintain and report expenses for department within budgetary guidelines

Working In a yard or warehouse facility within OSHA guidelines; conditions may be heated and/or unheated, dusty and noisy; steel-toed boots required daily

Facility is a multiple shift operation. Must possess the ability to work a flexible schedule and be on-call at various times including possible weekends and holidays.

Fast-paced moderately stressful, constantly changing day to day work environment

Ability to stand, walk, or be mobile for up to eight hours per shift. Capable of ascending and descending material handling equipment

Ability to lift up to 51 pounds as needed. Pushing, pulling, or carrying up to 50 pounds

Above ground repairs often involving personal lifting equipment (platforms or extendable booms).

Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts or chemicals.

Wear proper PPE at all times (as described in company policy).

High school diploma or GED

Three years of related maintenance experience

Detail-oriented and excellent observational skills

Proven experience operating material handling equipment

Ability to read and understand prints, documents, and/or drawings

Knowledge of electricity (110, 230, and 460 voltage), hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanics.

Basic computer skills (data entry and equipment research)

Valid driver's license

Good verbal and written communication skills

Safety Orientation

Achievement orientation

Responsibility

Teamwork

Persistence

Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Procedures

Technical school or equivalent training or equivalent work experience

Certificate of Electrical Safety (COES)

Learning agility

Exposure to Lean Manufacturing

Continuous improvement / quality management

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO/AA Minorities/Female/Disabilities/Veterans