Preventative Maintenance Technician

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conveyor maintenance including but not limited to greasing, cleaning, repairing and modifying industrial automation equipment.
• Vacuum and blow out conveyor bed frames using a compressed air gun.
• Wipe down motors, bearings, shafts and interior guards.
• Align chains and tighten set screws on bearings and sprockets.
• Check oil level in gearboxes.
• Tighten mounting bolts on motors and bearings.
• Inspect and clean pulleys.
• Lubricate chains and adjust to correct tension.
• Inspect and track belts.
• Follow daily instructions from Service Manager or Field Supervisor to dispatch, maintain and repair equipment.
• Safely use hand tools, power tools, welders, and equipment on a daily basis to accomplish tasks.
• Follow instruction and work safely around high/low voltage circuits.
• Use of conveyor belt lacer and cutting tool.
• Use electrical testing instruments such as but not limited to volt meters and Programming terminals to test panel components.
• Use of a “Smart Phone” or “Tablet” to send and receive emails.
• Track and maintain company tools and material.
• Maintain work area cleaning of field materials and tooling.

Job Requirements

• Fulltime 40HR+ work week position.
• Able to work overtime and weekends as required.
• Regular attendance and punctuality to assigned schedule.
• Able to travel for several days at a time in rotation.
• Able to work early mornings if needed.
• Valid driver’s license
• Must be able to receive and respond to after hour’s service calls when assigned to ASE call list. This may involve traveling several hours to facilities in the early morning.
• Able to travel locally as required to perform work duties.
• Able to perform tasks wearing required PPE.
• Able to work well both as a team player and on individual tasks.
• Able to use Power tools such as but not limited to a grinder, sawzall, band saw, drill, impact, skill saw, hammer drill, etc.
• Able to use a “Smart Phone” or “Tablet” to send and receive emails.
• Personal tool set for repairs (List available).

Qualifications and Experience

• High school diploma or educational equivalent. Technical schooling preferred.
• Experience working with conveyor systems or other industrial applications.
• Previous electrical and/or mechanical knowledge a plus.
• Clean driving record and the ability to drive company vehicles.
• Pass background, drug screen and E-verify checks.
• Experience working with conveyor systems or similar industrial machinery.
• Able to read and understand technical drawings.
• Have a high regard and ownership for personal safety and the safety of others.
• Knowledge of other construction trades a plus.
• Organized and detail oriented.
• Strong work ethic.
• Self-starter, eager to learn and take on new tasks.
• "Arc" or "Mig" electric or gas welding experience a plus!

Working Conditions

• Conditions vary greatly depending on geographical location and can expose employee to cold or hot weather and humid or dry conditions.
• Jobs are mostly indoors but can require outdoor work as well.
• Able to stand and work for up to twelve (12) hours in a workday.
• Able to drive long distances to work and stay the night if necessary.
• May be exposed to locations at elevation.
• Tasks may cause you to work in awkward positions such as bending over frequently, working overhead, working in tight spaces or on ladders.
• Work around and near high/low voltage circuits.
• Electrical work can expose employee to risks such as electrical shock.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Able to stand for most if not all of the work day.
• Able to lift and move up to 50 lbs. in construction work environments.
• Able to work in loud industrial environment when required.
• Able to work in awkward positions, such as bending over frequently, working overhead, working in tight spaces or on ladders.
• Able to work in a fast paced environment.
• Use of vibrating and jarring hand tools, power tools, welders, and heavy equipment on a regular basis.
• Work performed can be part of a fast paced environment.
• Able to handle deadline driven and sometimes stressful work environments.

Benefits

• Competitive wages (based on experience level)
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
• Medical and Dental health insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan