Maintenance Technician

This position performs day-to-day maintenance and upkeep on all facilities, grounds and equipment. The primary role is to support the production areas and keep all equipment in safe and good working order.

Duties/Responsibilities :

- Performs day-to-day maintenance as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor.
- Responds to equipment downtime issues in a timely manner and identifies problems.
- Conducts proactive and preventative care maintenance by identifying issues before concerns or breakdowns occur.
- Records and documents all related repairs and parts issues as needed.
- Reviews current assets and determines reliability and or performance concerns for attention.
- Must be able to perform duties in a work order-based system.
- Maintains all regulatory compliance related to facilities, grounds and equipment.
- Assists in facilities maintenance as needed.
- Trains maintenance technicians
- Recognizes and knows the function of most plant equipment
- Operates all lifts and forklifts
- Assists and help lead emergency repairs and breakdowns
- Answers more advanced troubleshooting calls without assistance
- Shows initiative in pointing out ideas for continuous improvement
- Complies with all Safety rules and regulations, including: Compliance with all written safety procedures, policies, and work practices.
- Reports all incidents including injuries and illnesses, near misses, property damage, chemical spills and fires to your supervisor immediately.
- Participates in safety meetings, training, and committees.
- Reports all hazards, unsafe conditions or unsafe behaviors to your supervisor.
- Intervenes with co-workers when unsafe behaviors are observed.
- Intervene whenever unsafe conditions and unsafe acts are observed and reinforce safe behavior when observed.
- Participates in weekly Safety Toolbox Talks
- Conducts required inspections.

Education & Experience :

2-3 years’ experience in a maintenance role or manufacturing environment is required.

The successful candidate must demonstrate ability to deal with multiple priorities and deadlines, and the ability to work effectively in a changing work environment.   High level of initiative, strong problem-solving skills, good judgment, and a demonstrated ability to deal appropriately with mechanical and electrical information as required.

High level of initiative, strong problem-solving skills, good judgment, and a demonstrated ability to deal appropriately with mechanical and electrical information as required.

Knowledge skills and abilities necessary for this overall success of this position:  experience with 480 volt 3 phase motors and equipment as well as knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems, be able to use a multi-meter to troubleshoot basic electrical problems and have a strong mechanical aptitude .

Knowledge of operating a forklift and other material handling equipment is a plus.

Basic welding and fabricating ability.

This is a service-orientated position.  The successful candidate must genuinely enjoy working with people, have a pleasant disposition, and be willing to advance the goals of the organization by demonstrating competence in relevant subject areas and a willingness to be helpful.