Maintenance Tech I - Meridian

Fiberon•Meridian, ID

35d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Tech I role involves performing basic plant maintenance, repair, and installation tasks. This includes repairing and maintaining machinery, mechanical, and electrical equipment, as well as troubleshooting equipment breakdown problems. Prior to releasing machinery and equipment to manufacturing, the technician will inspect, test, and operate it. Specific duties may include replacing electrical components and motors, installing belts, tightening nuts and bolts, adjusting and aligning rolls and rollers, and replacing defective parts. The role requires the use of various hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment. The technician must detect faulty operations, defective material, and report unusual situations to supervision. Additionally, the role involves troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing AC and DC motors and controls, and adhering to safety guidelines.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED
Completion of a craft apprenticeship or craft training program
Knowledge of tools, materials, methods and practices used in mechanical maintenance related to production equipment.
Ability to operate power and manual tools.
Ability to operate light and heavy equipment.
Ability to work 12 hours shifts in a continuous manufacturing operation.
Ability to read and interpret electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic schematics.
Ability to utilize electrical testing equipment (Meters and meggers).

Responsibilities

Perform basic plant maintenance, repair and installation tasks.
Repair and maintain machinery, mechanical and electrical equipment.
Troubleshoot equipment breakdown problems.
Inspect, test and operate machinery and equipment prior to releasing to manufacturing.
Replace electrical components, motors, install belts, tighten nuts and bolts, adjust and align rolls and rollers, replace defective parts.
Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties.
Detect faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision.
Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair work on AC and DC motors and controls.
Adheres to Fiberon's safety guidelines.
Other duties may be assigned.