Maintenance Trainee

About the role

The Maintenance Technician performs scheduled maintenance, troubleshoots, assembles, installs, and repairs plant equipment. They document maintenance tasks and repairs on production lines and equipment within their shift.

Responsibilities

• Ensure overall maintenance of machines according to the maintenance plan.
• Perform all preventative maintenance tasks as required.
• Document all equipment maintenance on appropriate forms.
• Maintain reliability and functionality of all mechanical equipment and processes.
• Repair and test equipment to specification.
• Troubleshoot and perform required tasks to maintain equipment in operational status.
• Follow technical diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications for troubleshooting malfunctions.
• Comply with all quality control, manufacturing, and safety procedures associated with plant operations.
• Check accuracy and quality of finished parts, tools, or sub-assemblies.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Assist with operation of production equipment as required.
• Actively support machine operator during line changeover.
• Assist with the implementation and maintenance of systems, including performing internal audits as required.
• Maintain equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock, anticipating needs, placing orders, and verifying receipt.
• Perform any other reasonable duty corresponding with the role.

Requirements

• Vocational education in Mechanical, Technical, or similar fields is a plus.
• 3 years’ experience as a Mechanic, Maintenance Specialist, or high-level Machine Operator in a manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with use of precision measurement equipment and tolerances.
• Ability to work independently or as a team.
• Basic knowledge of welding, plumbing, and fabrication.
• Experience in mechanical maintenance and repair, including fault analysis.
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety, fire-prevention, and environmental protection regulations.

Physical Demands

• Lift/Carry:
  • 10 lbs or less – Frequently
  • 11-25 lbs – Frequently
  • 25-50+ lbs – Occasionally
• Push/Pull:
  • 10 lbs or less – Frequently
  • 11-25 lbs – Frequently
  • 25-50+ lbs – Occasionally
• Postures:
  • Stand – Constantly
  • Walk – Constantly
  • Sit – Occasionally
  • Manually Manipulate – Occasionally
  • Reach Outward – Frequently
  • Reach Above Shoulder – Frequently
  • Climb – Occasionally
  • Crawl – Occasionally
  • Squat or Kneel – Frequently
  • Bend – Frequently
• Other Physical Requirements:
  • Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth)
  • Sense of Sound – Ability to understand conversational speaking
  • Sense of Touch
  • Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) per safety guidelines
  • Mobility to cover expansive manufacturing environment

Work Environment

Ability to work in an environment that can become loud and very hot depending on the weather.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.