Maintenance Technician

About the position

The Maintenance Technician must have experience with building maintenance and the ability to troubleshoot and repair manufacturing equipment such as packaging machines, scales, conveyors, blowers, compressors, etc. This is primarily a first shift position. The normal shift is 40 hours per week in the manufacturing & warehouse environment, though overtime may be necessary. At times, this position may be assigned to our Shepherdsville location for special projects, as determined by the supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair industrial machinery equipment, conveyors, etc.
• Dismantle defective machines and equipment and install new or repaired parts, following specifications and blueprints, using precise measuring instruments and hand tools
• Layout, assemble, install and maintain pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment; repair and replace gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and related equipment
• Repair and maintain physical structure of establishment
• Diagnose and replace faulty mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic components of machines and equipment
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on all equipment as needed

Requirements

• Must have a strong mechanical background to maintain and make improvements to physical assets by performing preventive maintenance, repairing, rebuilding, overhauling, and dismantling all types of complex manufacturing and support equipment
• Ability to operate a forklift
• Ability to lift 50 pounds frequently, climb ladder, and stand, walk or move around during the entire shift
• Must pass written and practical competency assessment
• Ability to perform mechanical work on a scissor lift at various heights up to 35 feet
• Ability to climb to the roof through the roof hatch ladder at 35' height
• Qualified candidate will have good oral and written communication skills as well as the ability to work effectively with key co-workers including department managers, line operators, quality assurance personnel and contractors.
• Responsible for being knowledgeable of and acting in strict accordance with the requirements of all relevant laws, regulations, and Company policies, including, among other areas, Food and Drug Administration regulations
• General awareness knowledge of the ISO9001 Quality Management System requirements, company Quality Policy and your contributions to the effectiveness of the QMS

Nice-to-haves

• Minimum two (2) years of recent experience working as a maintenance technician within a manufacturing or logistics environment, strongly preferred.
• Welding and fabrication skills preferred.
• Machine shop experience using mill, lathe, band saw, etc. preferred.
• Electrical wiring troubleshooting preferred
• Strong background diagnosing and repairing industrial equipment
• Working knowledge of CMMS systems on PC and/or mobile device preferred
• Experience in preventive and predictive maintenance preferred

Benefits

• 12 Paid Holidays
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• 401K with company match
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• DailyPay