Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

Buckeye Corrugated•Sioux Falls, SD

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining and repairing machinery used in plant operations and maintaining the physical facility. This is a full-time role in a manufacturing plant and warehouse setting. The technician performs installation and relocation work, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, equipment repairs, and facility repairs while following established safety procedures. The role may also involve purchasing parts within designated spending authority and designing, fabricating, or constructing devices and fixtures. Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. (BCI) is a privately held, employee-owned company with 12 corrugated manufacturing facilities in 10 states. It provides corrugated packaging products, custom packaging, displays, point-of-sale packaging, fulfillment, and logistics services.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to dismantle and reassemble machinery, including motors, conveyor lines, flexo folder gluers, presses, banders, bundlers, and printing machinery.
Ability to work independently when necessary.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Basic computer and math skills.
Ability to troubleshoot operating errors by analyzing information, evaluating results, selecting solutions, and solving problems.
Knowledge of motors, hydraulics, vacuum systems, electrical systems, and plumbing.
Ability to interpret complicated drawings.
Ability to read and interpret instructions, specifications, reports, and manuals.

Nice To Haves

Relevant industry experience.
Mechanical Journeyman qualification or Technical/Vocational Certificate.
Welding experience.
Welding certification.

Responsibilities

Follow established safety rules, policies, and procedures.
Install or relocate new or existing machinery and other equipment.
Schedule and complete preventive maintenance, including inspections, calibration, safety checks, and repair or replacement of worn or broken components.
Follow lockout/tagout requirements, regulations, machine guidelines, and guarding procedures when starting, maintaining, or cleaning machines.
Assess machines proactively to ensure appropriate guarding and safeguards are in place.
Perform facility maintenance, including plumbing, electrical, and structural repairs or modifications.
Complete maintenance needs in a timely manner.
Purchase parts and components within designated spending authority while considering quality and cost savings.
Design, fabricate, and construct devices and fixtures.
Remain current with required training.
Maintain a neat and orderly work area.
Monitor job functions for compliance with safety policies.
Perform other duties as assigned.