General Maintenance Technician

NEW ANGUS LLC•Aberdeen, SD

1d•$22 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Individual is responsible for repairs and maintenance of all plant equipment. Inspects equipment for proper functioning and preventive maintenance performs troubleshooting, installation, and startup of new equipment.

Requirements

Ability to lift 50 lbs. frequently.
Ability to walk, stand, lift for 8 - 10-hour shifts.
Must be a self-starter who can work without direct supervision.
Flexible work schedule which may include nights and weekends.
Must be able to read, understand, and document/communicate findings on daily preventative maintenance orders.
Ability to read, write and speak English.
Ability to communicate effectively in a diverse work environment.
Ability to operate forklifts, skid loaders, man lifts, and payloaders.
Two years of general maintenance and repair exp. or any equivalent combination of experience and or education.
Ability to Commute: Aberdeen, SD 57401 (Required)
Ability to Relocate: Aberdeen, SD 57401: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Nice To Haves

Welding is a plus but not required.
Knowledge of OSHA is a plus.

Responsibilities

Technical Ability to operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment.
Ability to work in a hot, cold and or wet environment.
Welding is a plus but not required.
Must follow all safety practices.
Operate all shop equipment such as grinders, cut-off saws, power tools, ladders etc.
Operate Hydraulic, air or electric hand tools.
Mechanical Troubleshooting mechanical breakdowns (for example, pinpointing and repairing problems associated with high speed manufacturing line breakdowns)
Working with hydraulic systems (understanding high-pressure cylinders, pumps, or valves and reading schematics and using for troubleshooting in high-speed manufacturing)
Working with pneumatics (for example, working with solenoids, cylinders, or motor brakes and reading schematics and using for troubleshooting in high speed manufacturing)
Working with electrical systems (for example, working with high voltage, installation, motor testing, troubleshooting)