Maintenance Technician

About the Role

The Maintenance Technician performs diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive, and productive maintenance systems and processes to support the site's business goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and perform scheduled maintenance repairs during machine service.
• Perform mechanic skills including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting, and repair of production machines.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test, and make adjustments.
• Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities.
• Perform plumbing maintenance and carpentry functions.
• Use hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment.
• Detect faulty operations and defective material; report unusual situations to supervision.
• Follow all rules, SOPs, and maintain a safe work environment by adhering to MIOSHA regulations and organizational standards.
• Maintain accurate records and follow documentation practices, including timecard and scheduling software.
• Assist with deep cleaning post-harvest.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of manufacturing/machine and/or agricultural maintenance experience.
• Associate's degree or certification in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance is a plus.
• Fork truck license preferred.
• Highly motivated and able to work independently.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

• Regularly required to talk or hear.
• Frequently required to sit; occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds; occasionally lift and/or move heavier weights.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and explosives.
• Noise level is usually moderate but may require ear protection in some areas.