Maintenance Technician - Level 1

About the role

The Level 1 Maintenance Technician is responsible for assisting the maintenance team with troubleshooting, repairing, and performing routine preventative maintenance to all equipment, including the interior and exterior of the building. The Level 1 Maintenance Technician will be required to perform basic mechanical and welding tasks unsupervised and novice electrical work.

Essential Functions

• Maintains a basic level of mechanical expertise regarding chain repairs, sprockets, belts, gearbox, shaft alignments, and replacing pumps and pump seals.
• Responsible for assisting in the performance of PM's.
• Responsible for assisting in the documentation of PM's.
• Performs or assists in troubleshooting, corrective, and preventative maintenance to all equipment, systems, and building.
• Responsible for maintaining and performing at a basic level MIG, TIG, Arc, and Spot Welding with fire watch supervision.
• Welds metal components together to fabricate and/or repair products or equipment, such as machine parts, plant equipment, motors, and generators, according to layouts, blueprints, or work orders.
• Repairs broken or cracked parts, fills holes, and increases the size of metal parts.
• Positions and clamps together components of fabricated metal products preparatory to weld.
• Ensures proper coverage for fire watch is in place prior to performing hot work actions.
• Is responsible for learning basic electrical knowledge and troubleshooting under direct supervision of a certified electrician.
• Follows all maintenance safety protocols to ensure all team members always operate safely, always leading by example.
• May be required to perform, document, and report routine calibrations and results.
• Immediately inform the supervisor or manager of any safety-related issues, damaged equipment, any improvements needed, spare parts used or needed.
• Understands and performs all procedures on equipment per training and must attend all required training sessions (including safety training).
• Responsible for ensuring housekeeping in the repair shop and around the equipment is maintained.
• Must work closely with production employees to ensure safe, proper operation of production equipment.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement through the support of business and process improvements.
• Other duties as assigned, including general housekeeping.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Skilled in the use of all hand and power tools, such as multimeters, ammeters, electric/pneumatic drills, grinders, pullers, plasma cutting, torch, welders.
• Some experience in metal fabrication, using a torch, plasma cutter, welder.
• Some experience in mig, tig, Arc, and spot welding.
• Basic verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to work with a minimum of supervision when applicable.
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure (Using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.).
• Able to work overtime as needed.
• Organized with an attention to detail.
• Time management skills with the proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong understanding of applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements and other related safety policies and best practices.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required (trade school).
• 2 or more years of experience in the manufacturing/construction environment.
• 2 or more years of sit-down propane forklift and scissor lift experience required.

Work Environment

This job operates inside a warehouse and outdoor area where the temperature may vary. Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods of standing per shift.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Must be able to maneuver facility on unforgiving surfaces.
• Must be able to work in hot and cold climates and in an environment with many noises and odors.
• Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as ear plugs, safety vest, hard hat, steel toe shoes, gloves, and other job-specific required PPE.