Preventative Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

PAY RATE: $22.00–$27.00 per hour

SCHEDULE :

Monday–Friday

6:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Eight-hour day shift only

OVERTIME/SPECIAL SCHEDULING:

Must be available to work scheduled plant shutdowns, holidays, and weekends, including work on normally unscheduled days.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Preventive Maintenance Technician will perform scheduled preventive maintenance, equipment inspections, lubrication, and basic mechanical repairs on plant machinery. This position is primarily PM-focused. Advanced troubleshooting and repairs will be coordinated with Maintenance Technicians, Specialists, or Maintenance Coaches as needed.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follow all safety and quality standards.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on plant equipment and machinery.
• Conduct routine inspections and identify worn, damaged, loose, or abnormal components.
• Perform basic mechanical maintenance and minor repairs.
• Lubricate bearings, chains, gearboxes, and other machine components according to established PM standards.
• Inspect and service belts, chains, sprockets, bearings, guards, fasteners, filters, and related components.
• Check fluid levels and conditions in gearboxes, hydraulic systems, and lubrication systems.
• Safely use basic hand tools, power tools, and measuring equipment.
• Recognize excessive wear, vibration, noise, heat, leaks, and other abnormal equipment conditions.
• Report equipment concerns requiring additional follow-up.
• Maintain clean and organized equipment and work areas.
• Accurately complete PM work orders, documenting work performed, findings, measurements, comments, and parts used.
• Communicate equipment concerns to maintenance leadership.
• Assist Maintenance Technicians with basic maintenance activities and other assigned duties.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous mechanical experience.
• Previous preventive maintenance experience.
• Basic working knowledge of industrial machinery and mechanical components.
• Familiarity with bearings, belts, chains, sprockets, lubrication points, and gearboxes.
• Ability to safely use common hand and power tools.
• Ability to recognize basic equipment abnormalities and clearly communicate findings.
• Ability to read and follow PM instructions, equipment checklists, and basic maintenance documentation.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with Maintenance and Production personnel.
• Ability to work successfully in a team environment.
• Reliable transportation and dependable attendance.