Maintenance Technician

Altor Solutions•Jackson, TN

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for upkeep of the building and grounds and for installing, maintaining, and repairing hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, mechanical, and electrical systems on production machines, equipment, and the building. The role may also include inventorying maintenance parts and supplies and interacting with suppliers and internal departments. The technician is expected to work independently, manage time effectively, and follow company safety and conduct standards. This position works Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., with overtime required as needed. It is a non-exempt role reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor. The plant provides the tools required for the job; personal tools may be used if reviewed and approved by plant management. The work takes place in a manufacturing environment near production associates, materials, and machinery. Noise is usually moderate to high, with hearing protection required. The role may involve moderate exposure to heat, cold, noise, and occasional wet or damp conditions. Physical requirements include lifting up to 40 pounds, pushing or pulling up to 50 pounds, frequent standing and walking, reaching, bending, squatting, stretching, and twisting, working with machinery and hand tools, wearing PPE, and working at heights or using a ladder.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three years of related experience.
Ability to work independently performing standard maintenance and repairs, with expertise in a trade.
Experience with MRP/ERP work order processes.
Experience monitoring and maintaining low-pressure boilers, air compressors, air dryers, and vacuum pumps.
Experience maintaining forklifts.
Proficiency reading schematics to troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical issues.
Ability to work assigned shifts, overtime, and after-hours meetings as needed.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, including following safety protocols and using required PPE.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and push or pull up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in, with, and near machinery; use hand tools and support equipment; work at heights; and use a ladder.
Ability to identify defects and repair fabricated parts and machinery, apply critical thinking to problem solving and hazard mitigation, and provide clear task directions.

Nice To Haves

Two-year degree or technical certificate.
Manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

Perform general maintenance on the building and machines, including troubleshooting issues to identify root causes and repairs.
Perform preventive maintenance on plant machines and forklifts.
Clean, lubricate, grease, and oil machinery, equipment, and tools to keep them in working order.
Assist workers in diagnosing machinery and equipment malfunctions.
Perform minor electrical work that does not require a licensed electrician, such as replacing light bulbs and fuses; assist with minor carpentry and repairs.
If licensed, maintain and make routine repairs to electrically powered equipment and appliances according to instructions and service manuals.
Assist with servicing and replacing minor plumbing fixtures.
Apply paint, varnish, and stain to surfaces using appropriate tools and equipment.
Set up, remove, and store production molds according to documented procedures.
Maintain fill guns and ejectors by bench testing, cleaning, rebuilding, and inspecting them.
Collect, test, and report water samples for hardness, pH, and other measures at different process stages.
Follow plant job specifications and task lists and complete required paperwork.
Maintain equipment reliability through implementation and execution of preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
Follow safety protocols and policies, including lockout/tagout, and wear PPE properly.
Keep the workstation and assigned building or equipment areas clean and free of dirt and debris.
Perform other duties as assigned.