Maintenance Technician

Key Accountabilities And Outcomes

• Observes all OSHA and facility safety rules and regulations including use of personal protective equipment.
• Follows all established Good Manufacturing Practices, including maintaining an orderly and clean work area.
• Troubleshooting and diagnosis and repair of mechanical and electrical failures.
• Assures preventive maintenance program is conducted on all plant equipment.
• Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment in a timely manner to minimize downtime.

Duties

• Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Duties may involve: pipe fitting; boiler making; insulating; welding; machining; carpentry; installing, aligning and balancing new equipment; and repairing buildings, floors, freezers or stairs.

Knowledge, Skills, And Experience

• High school diploma or GED required. Technical School graduate preferred.
• Three or more years of experience in manufacturing maintenance environment.
• Must read, write and speak English.
• A high degree of judgment is required for this job.
• Knowledge of power and hand tools.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must be able to communicate in a professional manner with all employee levels at the plant as mechanics may perform training for newly acquired equipment.

Compensation

Annual Range/Hourly Rate: $26.00 - $27.00