Band 6 Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Responsible for maintenance and repair of all manufacturing equipment in specified area.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Fast response for troubleshooting machine issues when line tech calls (cycle time slow, quality issues, repeated faults)
2. Repairing or rebuilding of broken parts
3. Assist other technicians and operators with any issues requested.
4. Assist with engineering improvements while implementing those improvements
5. Fabrication, machining, and welding as required
6. Preventative maintenance tasks as assigned.
7. Follow all safety procedures all of the time.

Additional Responsibilities:

1. Maintain clean and safe working environment.
2. Teamwork is essential.
3. Changeovers on machines may be required at times

Physical Demands:

• Visual Inspection of machinery and product 100%
• Color vision 100%
• Balance 100%
• Hearing 100%
• External Cold 40%
• External Heat 40%
• Noise 75%
• Wet 40%
• Working without assistance 100%
• Fine Hand Manipulation 100%
• Pinching finders movements 100%
• Seated Work 0-20%
• Bending 60%
• Kneeling 60%
• Squatting 60%
• Reaching above head 60%
• Prolonged standing/walking 75-100%
• Twisting 75%

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

1. Degree and/or certificate in college or vocational school with focus on mechanical or electrical field preferred.
2. Knowledge of PLC's, frequency drives, and servo controls in automated machinery a plus.
3. Experience using fabrication workshop equipment a plus. (ex. lathe, mill, drill press, band saw)
4. Use a broad range of hand tools to perform maintenance work on productions machines and related equipment.
5. Installation, trouble shooting, and preventive maintenance.
6. Operational experience of automated equipment.
7. Troubleshooting abilities
8. Communicate effectively
9. Sense of urgency

Working Conditions:

Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment. Requires the use of safety equipment that may include but not limited to: eye safety glasses, hearing protection, and hardhats. Jewelry is not permitted.

Special Requirements:

• Pre-employment drug screen and physical
• Background check

Employee Benefits:

• 40 hours of non-paid time off starts at time of hire and requires supervisor approval to use.
• PTO accrual starts at time of hire; 1 hour earned for every 40 hours worked. PTO can be used for any reason after 90 days of employment.
• Vacation accrual starts once eligibility time has been met; requires supervisor approval to use. Increase in vacation time earned is based on years of service schedule.
• 10 paid holidays once eligibility time has been met.
• Healthcare, dental, and vision along with other voluntary insurances available to employees who have met their eligibility time and work at minimum 30 hours a week.
• $50k life insurance policy provided to employees who have met their eligibility time and work a minimum of 30 hours a week. Additional coverage available at a discounted rate.
• Employee Assistance Program to all employees and their eligible family members with 24/7 access.
• 401 (k) retirement for employees 21 years and older with ability to contribute 1st of the month following date of hire. Company match up to 50% of a 6% employee contribution after 90 days. Company contributions are discretionary and will be made after our internal approval processes are completed and all requirements have been met.
• Profit Sharing for employees 21 years and older, have met minimum required worked hours as of January 1st or July 1st based on date of hire. This is automatically contributed to annually. Company contributions are discretionary and will be made after our internal approval processes are completed and all requirements have been met.
• Costco membership to employees with at least 1 year of service on or before April 1st.
• Tuition reimbursement/seminars for continued education. Company approval is required and must be related to employee's current or potential future position with the company,

Shifts available dependent on current openings based on production needs:

Day shift M-Th 6:00am-6:00pm; F 6am-3:30pm

Night shift Su-Th 6:00pm-6:00am with 15% shift premium

This is for the Extrusion Department

Salary Description $24.00-$36.25