Maintenance Technician I

Maintenance TechnicianReno, NVCompensation IncludesStarting Pay Rate of $24.61/hourAvailable ShiftNights: 11:30pm-7:30amOverviewThe Maintenance Technician has the primary responsibility of mechanical and electrical machine service and repair on industrial equipment. This position also acts as a technical resource for all processing equipment. This position reports to the respective plant Maintenance Manager and takes direction from the Shift Manager in the absence of the Maintenance Manager. The Maintenance Technician will maintain a clean and safe work environment in the maintenance work areas. Ensure food safe lubricants and non-food safe lubricants are used appropriately. Considers food safety and consumer safety while performing work. Participates in GMP and food safety training. Follows GMP policy. Reports all food safety concerns with urgency. Performs all other duties or tasks as required by supervision.ResponsibilitiesPerform installations and debug new equipmentMaintain, overhaul & repair various types of equipment, systems, components, etc.Preventative Maintenance on all industrial machineryTroubleshoot and modify any/all industrial machineryAbility to provide concise reports using SAP programs, and related formsAssist with equipment retrofits/upgradesUnderstanding of common mechanical principles, electrical and electronic theoryPerforms all work in accordance with established OSHA, EPA and safety regulationsBuilding maintenance & repairMaintain a neat and orderly maintenance shopPerform food safety review when work order is completedMaintain separated storage of food safe and non-food safe lubricants and ensure proper use in the machinesQualificationsMust have a High School Diploma or GEDPossess basic mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skillsMust be a team player with a "can do" attitudeMust be able to think on your feet, work with limited supervision and make sound decisionsSolid knowledge of company policies and the ability to hold people accountableGood organization, writing and verbal skillsAbility to work on multiple projects and work the necessary times to accomplish goalsCapable of communicating with all levels of internal and external customersCapable of working in hot environment and in areas where inks and lubricants are usedMust be capable of standing for long periods of timeMust have good communication skills and basic computer and math skillsMust be able to read basic EnglishRegularly required to stand, sit, move about facility, climb stairs, bend, twist, kneel, crouch or crawl, use hands and fingers to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools and controls, grasp, push, pull, reach with hands and arms, lift above shoulder level. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.