Maintenance Technician B - 3rd Shift

Overview

Reports to: Group Leader or Supervisor. Employees at this level are expected to perform minor repairs and improvements in a variety of trades under the direction of a group leader or maintenance supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Know all safety requirements, departmental and plant‑wide.
• Maintain departmental 5‑S for assigned areas and equipment.
• Complete required departmental paperwork.
• General knowledge of computer software and maintenance work‑order system.
• Locate all equipment in any building by cost center and asset number.
• Identify all plant utilities and know their point of origin.
• Operate overhead crane with light and heavy loads.
• Forklift operator, trained and certified by Safety Department.
• Use meter and amp clamp to check electrical circuits.
• Perform electrical repairs such as receptacles, lighting, checking blown fuses, coils and heater circuits.
• Apply mechanical skills—including 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, test and make adjustments.
• Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment and plant facilities.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material‑handling equipment in performing duties.
• Follow work instructions, policies, procedures and management direction to meet customer requirements.

Education & Experience

High School Education or GED required.

2–3 years of on‑the‑job experience.

Skills

• Considerable knowledge of methods, materials, tools and practices used in electrical or mechanical areas.
• Ability to interpret sketches and prints.
• Ability to detect defects in machinery and equipment and make proper repairs or adjustments.

Work Environment

This job operates in a manufacturing environment and routinely uses standard office equipment. The noise level can be loud but complies with OSHA standards.

Physical Demands

Requires standing for long periods, reaching, talking, handling objects with hands, walking, stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling, and lifting up to 40 lb. Vision requirements include the ability to see information in print or electronically. Incumbents will follow any other instruction and perform any other related duties required by the supervisor.