Maintenance Technician

About the role

This position performs day-to-day maintenance and upkeep on all facilities, grounds and equipment. The primary role is to support the production areas and keep all equipment in safe and good working order.

Responsibilities

• Performs day-to-day maintenance as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Responds to equipment downtime issues in a timely manner and identifies problems.
• Conducts proactive and preventative care maintenance by identifying issues before concerns or breakdowns occur.
• Records and documents all related repairs and parts issues as needed.
• Reviews current assets and determines reliability and or performance concerns for attention.
• Must be able to perform duties in a work order-based system.
• Maintains all regulatory compliance related to facilities, grounds and equipment.
• Assists in facilities maintenance as needed.
• Trains maintenance technicians.
• Recognizes and knows the function of most plant equipment.
• Operates all lifts and forklifts.
• Assists and helps lead emergency repairs and breakdowns.
• Answers more advanced troubleshooting calls without assistance.
• Shows initiative in pointing out ideas for continuous improvement.
• Complies with all written safety procedures, policies, and work practices.
• Reports all incidents including injuries and illnesses, near misses, property damage, chemical spills and fires to your supervisor immediately.
• Participates in safety meetings, training, and committees.
• Reports all hazards, unsafe conditions or unsafe behaviors to your supervisor.
• Intervenes with co-workers when unsafe behaviors are observed.
• Intervenes whenever unsafe conditions and unsafe acts are observed and reinforces safe behavior when observed.
• Participates in weekly Safety Toolbox Talks.
• Conducts required inspections.

Requirements

• 2‑3 years’ experience in a maintenance role or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to deal with multiple priorities and deadlines, and to work effectively in a changing work environment.
• High level of initiative, strong problem‑solving skills, good judgment, and demonstrated ability to deal appropriately with mechanical and electrical information.

Skills

• Experience with 480 volt 3‑phase motors and equipment, plus knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to use a multi‑meter to troubleshoot basic electrical problems and strong mechanical aptitude.
• Knowledge of operating a forklift and other material handling equipment (a plus).
• Basic welding and fabricating ability.
• Service‑oriented mindset: genuinely enjoys working with people, pleasant disposition, willing to advance organizational goals.