Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Agrisolutions is the key global manufacturer for farm equipment OEM's and after-market suppliers, and a VMI distributor of industrial hardware. We are the market leader in wearable parts, components, accessories, and solutions for tillage, seeding, planting, fertilizing, and harvesting farm equipment. Our purpose is to build and feed the world!

Our vision is to deliver world class operating results by leveraging a lean, resilient, and cost-effective supply chain with a focus on our customer experience, finding a better way every day, and by growing our business and our people. We value respect, integrity, persistence, and passion.

We are looking for an entry level Maintenance Technician to join our team at Agrisolutions in Rock Island, IL. The maintenance technician helps keep their facilities clean and in working order and is responsible for repairing and performing regular maintenance on fixtures and equipment. This position is necessary to ensure that the primary production lines' operational processes meet and or exceed requirements for safety, quality, reliability, cost, capability, and capacity.

The position will need to be flexible with start times. There will be occasional scheduled Saturday coverage when needed.

Essential Functions:

• Follows Preventative Maintenance (PM) work orders and completes them timely.
• Inspects, maintains, and repairs physical assets and infrastructure for ongoing use.
• Records activities, supplies, and necessary components.
• Reads blueprints, schematics, and diagrams to evaluate needs and project plans.
• Trains on and maintains robotic programming and robot operational PM on assembly lines.
• Assists with new equipment installations for lines.
• Assists with set ups on robotic welding systems.
• Keeps work area, machines, and equipment clean using 5S organizational techniques.
• Follows all safety policies and procedures.
• Treats everyone fairly and with respect.
• Collaborates with the maintenance team to implement Lean methods, focusing on eliminating waste.
• Follows standardized work procedures to maximize productivity and reduce errors.
• Attends training classes as required.
• Works with internal departments as needed.
• Other duties as required or assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of 3 year experience in a maintenance/technician position in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Basic knowledge of 5S organizational techniques is preferred.
• Basic understanding of Lean-OEE principles is preferred.
• Excellent technical skills.
• Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills is required.
• Knowledge of process related standards.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to follow both written and verbal instruction.
• The ability to weld/fabricate is preferred.

Working Conditions:

• Works in a factory environment, and can be exposed to dirt, grit, noise, and dust. Protective clothing and safety equipment are required while working in the facility. This environment is typically lit with fluorescent or LED lights.
• Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and temperatures in the warehouse and on the loading dock.

Physical Demands:

• Sits, stands, walks, and moves around the warehouse 8 or more hours per day on concrete floors.
• Lifts heavy objects by hand or with equipment. Must be able to safely lift 20-50 pounds.
• Regularly bends, stoops, and squats to pick up products or place them on lower shelves.
• Reaches above head height and below knee level to retrieve or store items in high or low locations.
• Pushes and pulls carts, pallets, etc. through the warehouse to transport goods to designated areas.
• Performs tasks requiring fine motor skills, such as using handheld devices, using handheld tools, etc.
• Operates warehouse equipment such as forklifts, aerial lifts, etc.

Please note that this job description is subject to change. The profile is intended to be a guide. Other activities or tasks deemed appropriate to this position and which the business considers reasonable may be added.