Maintenance Technician I - 1st Shift - Cottage Grove, MN
About The Position
The Maintenance Technician I is responsible for using hand and power tools to replace components, make adjustments, and calibrate machinery to resolve issues and restore equipment to operating condition quickly and efficiently. This role involves understanding and participating in Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) initiatives, performing preventive maintenance, evaluating equipment for repairs and upgrades, and performing basic plumbing, carpentry, welding, and painting tasks. The technician must ensure all equipment is guarded, follow lockout/tagout procedures, work safely, and maintain inventory of supplies and spare parts. They will also participate in 5S activities, assist with hazardous waste management, and perform furniture and equipment moves. Secondary responsibilities include working with engineering on plant layouts and equipment additions, and coordinating with external contractors.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- 2 years’ experience in related fields.
- Broad general maintenance skills: carpentry, electrical, plumbing, welding, machine piping, HVAC and dust collection.
- Ability to troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic problems.
- Ability to read and understand mechanical, fluid power, building, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and prints.
- Ability to properly use testing equipment including (electrical, mechanical and fluid power).
- Knowledge and use of hand, power, shop tools and equipment.
- Knowledge of safety practices such as lockout/tagout and proper use of PPE.
- Basic reading and math skills.
- Troubleshooting and problem solving skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong communication skills; oral and written.
- Possess excellent analytical skills, data interpretation.
- Be able to work alone as well as in a team environment.
- Ability to frequently bend, stoop, lift product and maneuver product. ( up to 50 lbs.)
- Ability to be a licensed lift equipment operator.
Responsibilities
- Use necessary hand and power tools to take appropriate action to replace components, make adjustments and calibrate machinery, to resolve issues and restore equipment to operating condition quickly and efficiently.
- Understand and participate in TPM initiatives, also assist in the deployment of TPM objectives.
- Understand and perform preventive maintenance on all machinery, in a timely fashion, and document finished work.
- Evaluate equipment for any repairs, enhancements, or upgrades and complete work as needed.
- Perform and understand plumbing, and basic carpentry.
- Perform welding and painting tasks.
- Assure that all equipment is guarded.
- Follow all lockout tagout procedures.
- Work in a safe manner and follow all safety polices.
- Participate in and sustain 5S activities.
- Maintain inventory of supplies and spare parts.
- Working with departments on (CIP) Continuous Improvement projects.
- Assist with hazardous waste management.
- Perform furniture and equipment moves when needed.
- Work with engineering on new plant layouts/ moving of equipment, and additions of equipment.
- Work with external contractors as needed, in both production and other related areas of the plant.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 401 (k) Plan, Employer Fixed Contributions & Company Matching Profit Sharing
- Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
- Paid Maternity Leave & Paid Parental Leave
- Career Growth Planning & Nationwide Career Opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
