Maintenance Technician I General Admin

Builders FirstSource•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician I is an entry-level position under direct supervision, responsible for machine setup, troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance. The role may also involve resolving warranty and non-warranty repairs to damaged products. The technician works under the direction of the Maintenance Manager and Leads and may perform facility repairs, including building, lighting, and plumbing repairs. Some positions may also perform customer service and warranty-related work, assist with product and equipment troubleshooting, and support truck loading, delivery, and maintenance activities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and 1–2 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools.
Knowledge of industry safety practices.
Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and recognize similarities and differences between words and series of numbers.
Ability to print and speak simple sentences.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions and deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to work flexible hours, including overtime as needed.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including frequently lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving up to 75 pounds.

Responsibilities

Complete preventive maintenance on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, production machines, and other mechanical equipment, using diagrams, manuals, manufacturer instructions, and engineering specifications.
Troubleshoot equipment by observing devices in operation, listening for problems, and using precision measuring and testing instruments.
Dismantle devices to remove defective parts, using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; examine parts for form and texture.
Inspect used parts and use rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments to identify changes in dimensional requirements.
Adjust functional parts and control instruments using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges.
Reduce downtime by informing production workers about routine preventive maintenance techniques and monitoring compliance.
Fabricate repair parts using machine shop instrumentation and equipment.
Maintain inventories of equipment, parts, and supplies by checking stock, anticipating needs, placing and expediting orders, and verifying receipts.
Use maintenance resources and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
Provide information in response to mechanical maintenance questions and requests.
Prepare mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing technical publications, and establishing personal networks.
Document and communicate actions, irregularities, and continuing needs to maintain continuity among work teams.
Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Perform related duties as needed to contribute to team efforts.
Perform building, lighting, and plumbing repairs for the facility as needed.
For some positions, conduct service and repairs, assist with warranty issues, and file warranty reports with vendors.
For some positions, provide on-site assistance to troubleshoot and repair products or equipment.
For some positions, plan and coordinate investigations into customer-reported problems; review reports and documentation; inspect malfunctioning or damaged products; determine problem sources; and recommend corrective action.
For some positions, perform service work accurately according to work order specifications and communicate between the customer and the company to help ensure effective service.
Back up other maintenance technicians as needed.
Inform a supervisor of stock shortages or malfunctions or damage to equipment or vehicles.
Help load trucks for delivery and unload incoming trucks.
Restock incoming supplies; clean and maintain tools and machinery; and remain responsible for tools assigned to a truck.
Keep the truck clean and organized and check its fluids and tire pressure daily.