Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with the repair, maintenance and installation of machines, tools and equipment to ensure continuous production operations.
• Maintains activities on utility systems to provide continuous supply of cooled water, electric power, gas and air required for operations.
• Have the ability to assess situations and react quickly in emergencies.
• Keep abreast of new products and technology in the Plant Engineering and Maintenance fields that will make the department more efficient.
• Keep the facilities and equipment in best condition possible to meet safety, environmental, security, quality, production, and nonproduction demands.
• Promote safety as top priority on the production floor.
• Correct safety issues as deemed necessary to ensure a safe work environment.
• Work extended hours and be on call nights and weekends when emergencies arise.
• Work with outside contractors – assisting with installation and/or repair of equipment by others.
• Work closely with the safety, training, production, and other departments.
• Perform preventative maintenance on machines and equipment and coordinate with production & other departments where necessary.
• Daily inspection of cooling systems, air compressors, general equipment, etc.
• Monthly inspection of exit lights, fire extinguishers, eye wash stations, metal hammers, hoists, AED, water softener, ladders, air compressor filters, ARC flash equipment, etc.
• Maintain continuity of maintenance operations from one shift to the next.
• Interact with 2nd and 3rd shifts on a daily basis.
• Able to read (and sometimes modify) electrical and mechanical machine prints.
• American and foreign prints.
• Hydraulic prints.
• Be computer literate and able to communicate with all departments within the company on an as needed basis.
• Be knowledgeable enough about the Plant Engineering and Maintenance functions to be able to keep the plant running day-to-day.
• Have the knowledge, training and experience with operating machine shop equipment.
• Lathe turning.
• Surface grinding.
• Welding.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Benefits

• Major medical (BCBS)
• Delta dental and vision
• Company sponsored basic life insurance and short-term disability
• Voluntary life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, and long-term disability available
• Competitive 401(k) with company matching
• Generous PTO
• 10 paid holidays
• Company giveaways, family picnics, and more!

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience.

Schedule

Variable schedule to support production needs.

Skills

• Computer literacy
• Ability to read and modify machine prints
• Knowledge of machine shop equipment operation
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems
• Ability to assess and react to emergency situations

Benefits

• Major medical (BCBS)
• Dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance options
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) with company matching
• PTO and paid holidays
• Company-sponsored events and giveaways