Maintenance Technician

Position Purpose

Avoids complex mechanical problems and determines how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, and parts catalogs as necessary. Interacts with OEM technicians and call centers when required.

Job Functions

• Repair or replace defective equipment parts, using hand tools and power tools, and reassemble equipment.
• Perform complex maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly and operate efficiently.
• Inspect drives, motors, and belts, check fluid levels, replace filters, or perform other maintenance actions, following checklists.
• Use tools ranging from hand and power tools, to precision measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices.
• Assemble, install or repair wiring, electrical and electronic components, pipe systems and plumbing, machinery, and equipment.
• Inspect, operate, and test machinery and equipment to diagnose complex machine malfunctions.
• Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery.
• Dismantle devices to access and remove defective parts, using hoists, forklifts, hand tools, and power tools.
• Plan and lay out repair work, using diagrams, drawings, blueprints, maintenance manuals, and schematic diagrams.
• Effectively and efficiently submit part orders and repair reports.
• Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments, using hand tools and metering equipment.
• Operate cutting torches or welding equipment.
• Mentor and develop Maintenance Technicians levels 1-3.

Job Specifications

• Years of Experience: 7-10 years preferred but will consider based on skill level.
• Degree or Formal Training: Tech School or college degree a plus but not necessary.
• Basic Skills: Active Learning, Active Listening, Critical Thinking, Mathematics, Monitoring plant performance, Reading Comprehension, Writing, Complex Problem Solving.
• Technical Skills: Equipment Maintenance, Properly Utilize Electrical Precision Measuring Devices, Equipment Selection, Installation, Operation Monitoring, Operation and Control, Operations Analysis, Technology Design, Complex Troubleshooting.
• Knowledge Required: Engineering and Technology, English Language, French and German language helpful, Mathematics, Mechanical.

GPI’s Benefit Program

• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) w/employer matching
• Health & Welfare Benefits - Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Variety of Voluntary benefits
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off + 11 paid company holidays each year