Repair & Maintenance Tech 2nd shift

Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for completing maintenance assignments to build, repair and/or maintain all equipment in good operating condition as quickly and accurately as possible; while keeping associated costs to a minimum to help meet Plant goals. The Maintenance Technician is expected to be multi-skilled and able to contribute to plant maintenance activities in a variety of craft disciplines.

Completes projects with minimal guidance showing a proactive attitude to minimizing equipment down time and lost production capability.

Troubleshoots mechanical devices in operation. Dismantles and examines devices to gain access to and remove defective parts. Adjusts, repairs or replaces defective parts.

Sets up and operates shop machinery such as lathe, drill press, grinders, band saws, cutting torch, welder. Uses hand tools and pneumatic tools to modify or repair parts and equipment.

Installs new or repairs/modifies hydraulic and pneumatic equipment as needed.

Improves reliability and uptime of all equipment. Takes a proactive approach to equipment issues with a preventive maintenance mentality.

Operates forklift and hydraulic working platform as needed.

Researches supplies, parts and tools needed to complete work orders.

Assists in identifying and maintaining an accurate inventory of parts.

Contributes to upkeep and updating of required paperwork such as records, maintenance logs, documents, manuals, drawings, PM logs, etc.

Follows applicable Safety, Health and Environmental rules and guidelines while performing job duties.

Maintains departmental housekeeping.

Requires the use of safety equipment as dictated by the work area such as safety glasses and shoes, dust mask, hard hat, respirator, face shield, hearing protection, chemical suit, gloves, aprons, etc. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme heat, and risk of electrical shock. Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.

High School diploma, General Education Diploma (GED)

Work experience in an industrial operations environment preferred

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, or procedure manuals

Must have the ability to use conversions, work with different units such as weight, volume, density, distance, etc.

Generally requires the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection, hard hat, respiratory protection

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Job Category Maintenance

Degree Level High School Graduate

Job Schedule Full time

Locations 8375 Highfield Pkwy, Englewood, CO, 80112, US (On-site)

Shift 2nd shift

Relocation Eligible No

Pay Type Per Hour