Maintenance Technician 1

General Shale•Siloam Springs, AR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the Maintenance Team, the Maintenance Technician performs routine maintenance, adjustments, repairs, assembly, and preventive maintenance on equipment used to manufacture PVC pipe. Equipment includes extruders, haul-offs, automatic saws, bellers, stacking equipment, and threaders. The role also includes replacing guards and maintaining production-support and building systems. Applicants must have industrial maintenance experience and a detailed understanding of electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems. Electrical certification and troubleshooting knowledge are desirable but not required. This is a safety-sensitive role in a 24/7 manufacturing operation. Applicants must be available to work any shift and overtime when needed, pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check, and maintain an excellent attendance record. The position requires working at heights up to 60 feet, using a range of maintenance tools and equipment, and following safety procedures and guidelines.

Requirements

At least 2 years of industrial maintenance work experience.
Previous experience in industrial manufacturing.
Detailed understanding of electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
Ability to work any shift and overtime when needed.
Excellent attendance record.
Strong work ethic; self-motivated and able to multitask.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Planning and organizational skills.
Professionalism and integrity.
Teamwork and results orientation.
Must pass a drug test and background check.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening.
Safety-conscious and able to follow safety policies and guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Electrical certification and knowledge, including the ability to troubleshoot; desirable but not required.
Electrical certification to work with 480 volts.
Previous forklift experience.
Team Player: works well as a member of a group.
Detail Oriented: carries out tasks with the details necessary to complete them well.
Dedicated: devoted to tasks with loyalty or integrity.

Responsibilities

Use hand and power tools to adjust, disassemble, set up, assemble, and repair equipment.
Maintain, repair, and replace filters, lines, blowers, silos, and other material-handling system components, including climbing silos to heights of up to 60 feet.
Use test equipment to safely troubleshoot, repair, and replace electronic and electrical equipment.
Follow safe procedures when working on electrical equipment from 12 to 480 volts, including control cabinets, wiring, solenoids, drives, and receptacles.
Use welding, cutting, and fabrication equipment to make and repair equipment, machines, guards, and brackets.
Install, repair, and adjust lights, fans, heaters, and other building components as needed.
Install, repair, and replace water systems, including pumps, lines, and drains used to cool production equipment.
Install, repair, and replace air systems, including pipes, filters, and compressors.
Install, repair, or replace hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders, valves, solenoids, and piping.
Maintain chillers, gearboxes, DC drives, and other production-support equipment.
Operate a forklift to transport parts and equipment from storage to installation locations.
Use powered industrial lifting equipment and electric transport vehicles to maintain and install equipment and building components.
Keep the maintenance shop and work areas orderly.
Wear required safety equipment and follow safety policies and guidelines.
Collaborate with team members and troubleshoot, identify, and correct issues or concerns.