Maintenance Technician II - 1st Shift

Viega•McPherson, KS

2d•$27 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician II installs, maintains, and repairs machinery, equipment, and physical structures at the plant. The role repairs and troubleshoots electrical and electronic equipment and uses hand and power tools, measuring and testing instruments, blueprints, manuals, and schematic drawings. The technician also suggests ways to improve production output, equipment, processes, and operating conditions. The position provides training and expertise to maintenance staff, performs preventive maintenance on building mechanical equipment and extruder machines, and inspects, diagnoses, and repairs equipment. It also coordinates repair priorities with maintenance and production personnel, estimates labor and material needs and costs, and keeps daily work records. The technician supports compliance with applicable regulations and performs 6S activities to maintain organized, safe workstations and facilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
5–7 years of building and mechanical equipment maintenance and repair experience.
Knowledge of computer programs and applications used to troubleshoot equipment.
Knowledge of electrical codes.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, memos, manuals, blueprints, drawings, and schematics.
Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose facility and machine problems.
Strong troubleshooting skills using electrical schematics and test instruments.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to prioritize a work schedule.
Ability to provide superior service, maintain a positive company image and attitude, and help others across positions and departments.
Ability to adhere to high quality standards and perform at the highest possible level.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Train maintenance workers and technicians as needed and provide expertise and backup support.
Collaborate with others to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Perform preventive maintenance on building mechanical equipment and extruder machines according to service manuals, checklists, and the scheduled maintenance program.
Conduct periodic inspections and complete preventive maintenance requirements, identifying and repairing or replacing faulty parts.
Inspect and test electrical systems to locate and diagnose faults and malfunctions; repair or replace inoperative parts or build new controls or parts, and estimate repair or replacement costs.
Inspect and evaluate electrical equipment for efficient and safe operation and determine whether equipment and new installations meet electrical code requirements.
Receive work orders and coordinate with maintenance personnel to prioritize and schedule machine and equipment repairs.
Listen for unusual machine sounds and discuss operating variations with other maintenance workers to diagnose problems.
Dismantle defective machines and equipment and install new or repaired parts according to specifications and blueprints, using precision measuring instruments and hand tools.
Plan labor and material needs for equipment repairs, meet with production to determine problems and needs, and estimate associated costs.
Maintain daily records and logs of work performed to track assignments to the appropriate cost center.
Perform 6S activities to organize and manage workstations and the facility.
Attend meetings as required or assigned and perform other duties as required or assigned.
Suggest methods to improve output, production equipment, processes, or operating conditions.

Benefits

Medical, telehealth, dental, and vision coverage, including infertility treatment, nutrition therapy and health coaching, and physical therapy, subject to eligibility requirements.
Wellness program with a wellbeing platform, wellness challenges, WorkLife Navigator services, EAP, and mental health resources.
HSA with company contribution.
Health Care and Dependent Care FSA options.
401(k) plan with up to 7.5% total employer contribution, including an automatic 3% company contribution and a tiered match.
Employer-paid short- and long-term disability coverage.
Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance, with additional voluntary coverage options.
Voluntary legal, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
Up to $10,000 annually in tuition reimbursement, with an option for fully funded degree programs through Colorado Technical University.
22 days PTO.
9 company holidays plus 2 paid Volunteer Days.
Professional development opportunities.
Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual bonus program.