Maintenance Tech I

69414517-a7cc-4e04-920a-32548ac10d8e•Forest, VA

12h•$20 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician 1 reports to the Plant Manager and is responsible for routine and preventive maintenance at the site. The role may also support equipment operation during unplanned events and requires representing Valtim professionally. Time is allocated approximately 75% to tactical day-to-day activities, 15% to maintenance, inventory, and facilities documentation and record keeping, and 10% to planning and providing direction to outside technicians or crews as instructed by management. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM, with overtime as needed, and includes scheduled on-call coverage during off hours and weekends.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED with experience, or vocational/technical certification.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong mathematical aptitude.
Outstanding attention to detail and results-oriented approach.
Ability to complete projects with limited assignable resources.
Ability to read, understand, and communicate effectively, and to take and apply instructions.
Ability to comply with scheduled on-call support during off hours and weekends and to build the knowledge and training needed to support production employees when called.
Ability to stand, sit, stoop, crouch, and walk for prolonged periods, up to 8 hours or more per day.
Ability to lift 20 pounds continually and up to 50 pounds occasionally during a shift.
Ability to traverse stairs up and down unassisted.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a mechanical and maintenance role.
Willingness to travel for equipment and technician training and certification, averaging approximately twice per year or as required.

Responsibilities

Organize and perform routine preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly and efficiently.
Monitor building systems and maintain the physical condition of buildings.
Become familiar with equipment operations and troubleshoot issues.
Support equipment operation during unplanned events.
Keep the immediate work area organized and accessible.
Inform the Plant Manager of equipment and production problems.
Record items removed from the Maintenance Parts Inventory.
Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments according to production specifications.
Read, understand, and follow equipment manuals.
Complete accurate paperwork on time and maintain documentation relating to inventory, equipment, and facilities maintenance and repairs.
Plan and provide direction for outside technicians or crews as instructed by management.
Follow OSHA requirements, company policies, safety regulations, manuals, personnel policies, and quality control procedures.
Comply with training requirements and seek further direction when needed.
Provide a positive and motivating example for co-workers.
Seek to acquire new skills and improve existing skills.
Perform other related duties as required and assigned.