Preventive Maintenance Technician

Our plant is located in Salina, KS, with employees living in neighboring towns such as Concordia, Ellsworth, Herrington, and McPherson.

About the role

Preventive Maintenance Technicians are responsible for preventive maintenance tasks assigned by their Supervisor. They assist in training less skilled technicians, work unsupervised, and lead others.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all safety and health policies and procedures, maintaining a zero-injury mindset.
• Work unsupervised across the plant and distribution center.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the Preventive Maintenance Department.
• Assist with training and guidance of less skilled technicians.
• Wire electric motors, starters, and solenoids.
• Troubleshoot basic electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Perform minor fabrication using welders, torches, drill presses, saws, mills, and lathes.
• Read blueprints, schematics, and parts manuals.
• Suggest and create modifications for equipment improvements.
• Use variance reports and MP2 maintenance software to analyze equipment breakdown history and eliminate at least one recurring problem yearly.
• Communicate in simple English to receive instructions, interact with supervisors, and understand repair manuals and work orders.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Comply with current Quality System requirements.
• Complete hazardous waste training within six months of hire, with annual reviews, including proper management of hazardous waste, satellite accumulation containers, manifest preparation, and labeling.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by management, including 5S cleaning.

Requirements

• Proficiency with hand and power tools, welders, grinders, torches, mills, lathes, and computers.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment as required.
• Capability to stand, walk, bend, twist, push, pull, and reach continuously for 12-hour shifts.
• Ability to perform repetitious work in extreme environmental conditions (hot, cold, humid).
• Occasional lifting from grams up to 50 pounds.
• 1–2 years of mechanical background (Diesel, Auto Mechanics, or Industrial).
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical coverage through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Dental coverage through Cigna
• Vision coverage with free annual exams for enrolled employees
• Educational Assistance Program (reimbursement for college tuition, certifications, etc.)
• Paid Time Off
• Insurance plans: Life, AD&D, LTD, STD, and other optional benefits

Pay

$28.51 per hour

Schedule

J Shift (12-hour shifts)