Maintenance Tech 1st Shift

About the role

Our Maintenance Technicians are the primary support for troubleshooting and resolving issues with complex equipment applications for production. They are the backbone of our operations.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with complex industrial equipment
• Read and work from schematics, blueprints, diagrams, and sketches
• Apply working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Maintain equipment design and capabilities to ensure efficient operation
• Make daily decisions to reduce overall costs and identify areas for improvement
• Adhere to quality standards and regulatory requirements, including OSHA and company policies
• Communicate effectively with co-workers and groups of employees
• Write routine reports and correspondence
• Demonstrate superior time management and crisis management skills
• Act as a teacher and trainer for personnel on technical and administrative tasks

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Education, training, or applicable experience in a skilled trade pertaining to industrial maintenance
• 3+ years in Industrial Maintenance
• Ability to safely use hand and power tools, and electrical devices
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations
• Customer service-oriented approach

Skills

• Ability to multitask and communicate effectively
• Able to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals
• Able to write routine reports and correspondence
• Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy
• Able to calculate figures such as percentages, measurement, volume, and rate
• Working knowledge of cost issues to make cost-effective decisions
• Excellent employee relations skills, including active listening
• Superior time management and ability to manage multiple issues concurrently

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Ability to stand, sit, kneel, squat, climb (use of ladders) for extended periods (40% standing, 20% sitting, 20% climbing, 20% kneeling/squatting/laying in non-routine positions)
• Ability to work long shifts (up to 12 hours per shift in a 24-hour period)
• Ability to perform in varying temperatures and dusty environments with the use of PPE
• Hand dexterity for prolonged use of hand tools
• Ability to work overtime as needed

Work Environment

• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts
• Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions
• Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, fumes, airborne particles, and vibration
• Noise level in the work environment is usually loud

Schedule

• Monday - Friday
• Daily and weekend overtime as required

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License and/or other appropriate certification to work in certain areas or on certain equipment.