Maintenance Technician-2nd Shift

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Observes mechanical devices in operation to locate causes of trouble.
• Fabricate, disassemble and assemble production equipment to gain access to and remove defective parts.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments.
• Repairs or replaces defective parts.
• Lubricates and cleans parts.
• Initiates purchase order for parts and machines and creates and documents hours worked on applicable work orders.
• Performs preventative maintenance on all equipment and troubleshoot/repair processing, filling and packaging production equipment.
• Weld, perform sheet metal work and employ basic shop floor skills (lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools).
• Install, move, and relocate machinery/equipment according to blueprints and other drawings.
• Read and interpret blueprints and equipment manuals.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Lead or Supervisor.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of three to five years’ experience in an industrial maintenance role.
• Knowledge of troubleshooting bearings, belts, sheaves, sprockets, chains, and gear reducers and proper alignment of these drive devices.
• Experience in inspection of all included above and the ability to make recommendations on the proper level of replacement and inspection.
• Ability to make recommendations on spare parts, lock-out tag-out, guarding, and the level of operator involvement for proper machine integrity.

Essential Skills And Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.

Pay And Benefits

• Compensation is based on experience, geographic locations, and other legally permitted factors.
• The hourly pay range for this position is $27.00–$35.00.
• This position may also be eligible for overtime pay and shift differentials.
• Benefits for this role include medical, dental, and vision insurance; pre-tax spending accounts; 401K with company match; paid time off; short-term and long-term disability; and life insurance.