Maintenance Technician I Mfg Indirect - Exterior Doors

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About the role

Under direct supervision, the Maintenance Technician I is an entry-level position responsible for conducting machine setup, troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance service with basic efficiency. They may also resolve warranty and non-warranty repairs to damaged products. Performs duties under the direction of the Maintenance Manager and Leads.

Responsibilities

• Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.
• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical and electrical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Removes defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts.
• Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts; using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges.
• Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance.
• Complies with all Lock-Out-Tag-Out (LOTO) policies and procedures.
• Maintains maintenance down-time logs and Lock-Out-Tag-Out (LOTO) written instructions as required by company policies and procedures.
• Fabricates repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment.
• Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt.
• Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Provides mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests.
• Prepares mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing technical publications; establishing personal networks.
• Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Performs building, lighting, and plumbing repairs for the facility as needed.
• Conducts service/repairs, assists with warranty issues, and files warranty reports with vendors.
• Provides on-site assistance to help troubleshoot and repair product and/or equipment.
• Plans and coordinates activities concerned with investigating and resolving customer reports of problems.
• Reviews performance reports and documentation from customers and sales representatives and inspects malfunctioning or damaged product to determine nature and scope of problem.
• Analyzes review and inspection findings to determine source of problem, and recommends repair, replacement, or other corrective action.
• Maintains high accuracy in performing service work on product per work order specifications.
• Provides a communication link between the customer and the Company to help ensure that effective service is provided to the customer.
• Backs up other maintenance technicians as needed.
• Informs supervisor of any shortages in stock, or of any malfunctions or damage to equipment or vehicles.
• Helps load trucks for delivery and assists in unloading incoming trucks.
• Restocks incoming supplies, keeps tools and machinery clean and maintained, and is responsible for all tools assigned to truck.
• Maintains truck by keeping it clean and organized. Checks fluids and tire pressure daily.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); 1-2 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver’s license.

Skills

• Ethical conduct.
• Problem solving and analysis.
• Technical capacity and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of industry safety practices.
• Knowledgeable in the use of a variety of hand and power tools.
• Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and recognize similarities and differences between words and series of numbers; ability to print and speak simple sentences.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions; ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Work Environment

• Must be able to work flexible hours including overtime as needed.
• May be required to drive to other facilities and job sites.
• Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Frequently required to sit.
• Occasionally required to climb or balance and talk or hear.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.
• Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and risk of electrical shock.
• Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Benefits

At Builders FirstSource, we offer competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love. Our goal is simple — provide great plans that help you and your family live happier, healthier, and more secure lives. To view all our benefit offerings, visit www.bldrbenefits.com.