Maintenance Technician I

Barrett Distribution Centers • Chester, NY

6d • $24 - $26

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician, reporting to the Safety and Facility Maintenance Manager, is responsible for performing ongoing facility maintenance and completing the maintenance and repair of equipment or machinery. The compensation range for this position is $24.00/hour to $26.00/hour, depending on experience. This shift works 7:30am-4:00pm, Monday-Friday.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in facilities maintenance or related field.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English (Bilingual Spanish/English skills preferred).
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Advanced understanding of general maintenance procedures and techniques.
• Experience must demonstrate ability to operate power tools, hand tools and electronic meters.
• Must have basic carpentry skill including drywall, painting, patching and installation.
• Basic plumbing skills, air, gas, oil, water, tubing, hose.
• Basic electrical wiring repair and installation. Repair and replace light fixtures, power outlets.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines and the ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in industrial maintenance, equipment mechanic, Millwright, and electromechanical field preferred.
• Knowledge of the European metric system strongly preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish/English skills preferred

Responsibilities

• Serves as the subject matter expert on facility specific machinery/equipment, including but not limited to those with pneumatics, hydraulics, electronics, circuit boards, sensors, belts and drives, and machine motors.
• Ensures equipment/machinery is prepared for operation following protocols and procedures and performs regular technical testing to ensure their safety and efficiency.
• Uses hand tools, power tools and precision measuring and testing instruments to repair and maintain, in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, and manufacturer's specifications, machinery and mechanical equipment, such as engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines and equipment.
• Conducts quality assessments, schedules repairs, and develops preventative maintenance procedures.
• Collects data on machine operation and suggests actions to reduce machine downtime.
• Maintains up to date understanding, knowledge, and experience with automated production/packaging machinery and HMIs.
• Identifies replacement parts and orders supplies and materials needed for repairs and maintenance.
• Maintains the inventory records for equipment and supplies.
• Performs routine maintenance on building systems.
• Applies preventative measures to the building to reduce the risk of future problems.
• Performs general repairs that do not require a specialized technician. Examples may include repairing drywall, painting, and repairing doors and other building fixtures.
• Operates a variety of machinery, equipment and tools including saws, router, drills, sanders, planers, drill presses and various hand tools
• Repairs facility machinery to include, but not limited to conveyors, fans, lights, desks, and workstations.
• Performs minor repairs and maintains buildings and infrastructure, such as HVAC, lighting, plumbing, etc.
• Repairs and maintains building perimeter structures, such as stairs, doors, etc.
• Records maintenance & repair activities and environmental material handling data in identified database.
• Maintains cleanliness, organization, and safety of the facility.
• Operation of powered industrial vehicle as needed
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Opportunities for advancement – we love to promote from within!
• Ongoing training and leadership development
• Profit-sharing program – all employees benefit when the company succeeds!
• Competitive compensation
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401K savings plan with company match
• PTO
• A second-to-none culture where you’ll be treated like family and allowed to excel

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees