Maintenance Technician

Job Summary:

This position is classified as full-time, Non-Exempt Typical days and hours of work are Monday to Friday, (5:30am to 4:30pm). This position regularly requires long hours and occasional weekend work.

As the Maintenance Technician you will assist the Maintenance Mechanic in the repair of production equipment, facilities, and environmental related issues. You will work to minimize unplanned downtime, improve production quality, increase equipment efficiency, and maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

• Implement & maintain the facilities preventative maintenance program
• Conduct scheduled inspections of production equipment (forge, grind, saws), forklifts, fluid levels, water flows, air flows, filters, environmental compliance, and similar items; notify supervisor of issues as needed
• Assist in equipment performance testing per manufacturer’s guidelines
• Perform corrective actions required for out-of-specification conditions as directed by supervisor
• Assist in analytical troubleshooting of issues to maintain forging equipment & facilities
• Accurately record and document all completed maintenance, modifications, disposals, and repairs
• Maintain shop copies of manuals and blueprints in a neat and organized manner; provide others with updated information as required
• Make suggestions for changes that will help the plant achieve improved efficiency, quality, and safety
• Assist in maintaining the inventory of maintenance supplies, tools, and replacement parts

Supervision Received: Maintenance Supervisor

Supervision Exercised: None

Required Education & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum one to two years’ work experience in Shop Maintenance

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Must be able proficient in reading and understanding instructions in English
• Must be able to closely follow instructions and read documents.
• Must be able to communicate, verbally and written, with managers and coworkers.
• Must maintain quality practices and safety standards.
• Must be able and willing to be forklift operations and safety certified.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to traverse property and facility to diagnose building issues and plan repairs or maintenance.
• Must be physically able to perform repairs when needed.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds at a time.