Maintenance Technician

Rich Products Corporation

42d•Onsite

About The Position

The Line Maintenance Technician's responsiblity is to perform basic mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and electronic repair and preventive maintenance on all plant equipment, and structure of the facility.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required. Technical School graduate preferred.
Three or more years of experience in manufacturing maintenance environment.
Must read, write and speak English.
A high degree of judgment is required for this job.
Knowledge of power and hand tools.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
Must be able to communicate in a professional manner with all employee levels at the plant as mechanics may perform training for newly acquired equipment.

Nice To Haves

Technical School graduate preferred.

Responsibilities

Observes all OSHA and facility safety rules and regulations including use of personal protective equipment.
Follows all established Good Manufacturing Practices, including maintaining an orderly and clean work area.
Trouble shooting and diagnosis and repair of mechanical and electrical failures.
Assures preventive maintenance program is conducted on all plant equipment.
Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment in a timely manner to minimize downtime.
Perform welding, cutting and soldering using electric and gas equipment.
Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
Duties may involve: pipe fitting; boiler making; insulating; welding; machining; carpentry; installing, aligning and balancing new equipment; and repairing buildings, floors, freezers or stairs.
Employee regularly required standing, reaching, bending, and moving about the facility.
Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
Hearing ability to meet manufacturing facility safety requirements.