Technician - Maintenance

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, install, maintain, and repair defective parts, machinery, and mechanical equipment including paper bag machines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, physical structures, plumbing, hydraulic and automated systems
• Perform preventive maintenance activities such as lubricating, aligning components, and observing operations, vibrations, and noise levels
• Set up and operate lathe, drill press, mill, welder, grinder, and other metal working tools to make and repair parts
• Work safely by observing safety rules, policies, and procedures; identify unsafe conditions or actions
• Respond to work orders submitted by employees
• Work independently as well as part of a team
• Assist supervisor in ordering parts
• Plan and obtain cost estimates and execute projects under the guidance of the maintenance supervisor
• Provide training in areas of expertise or knowledge
• Support facility improvements
• Maintain clean and organized work areas, cleaning up after tasks are complete
• Participate and execute actions from the quality improvement program
• Maintain compliance with company quality systems and support audits
• Perform emergency/breakdown repair as needed

Skills

• Experience/knowledge in mechanical troubleshooting, welding, metal fabrication, plumbing, pneumatics, confined space, and mobile equipment
• Ability to problem-solve and prioritize work
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Ability to accurately use and read a variety of measuring devices
• Ability to bend, squat, and kneel, and climb frequently
• Ability to lift average weighted materials (50 lbs. up to 70 lbs. occasionally)
• Ability to stand for 8 hours
• Ability to work varied hours/days
• Ability to adapt to change
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to read manuals and diagrams
• Mechanical Journeyman or Technical/Vocation Certificate preferred but not required

Benefits

• Paid time off including holidays and vacation; eligible to take vacation time after completion of probation (60 days of actual work) and a total of six (6) months of employment
• Applicable shift differential and overtime pay
• 401k Retirement Plan matching program
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Life & disability insurance
• Unionized facility: requires union dues & initiation fees