Maintenance Technician-3 weeks PTO-Competitive payscale

Chemstar Products•Carlton, MN

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician repairs and performs preventative maintenance on machinery and mechanical equipment in a manufacturing environment. The role requires interpreting drawings for machinery and equipment installation and safely using the appropriate tools, instruments, and gauges to install, maintain, and troubleshoot mechanical equipment. The technician observes and follows safety regulations and uses required personal protective equipment. This position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor. The technician provides maintenance support to plant operations, maintains and repairs mechanical and electrical equipment, performs rigging and other maintenance activities, fabricates needed parts, and uses a forklift and high lift safely. The role works with a team to install and maintain equipment while minimizing downtime, updates the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) daily, and develops Standard Operating Procedures. The work involves typical industrial maintenance activities, including standing for long periods, occasional lifting of up to 50 to 55 pounds, climbing ladders, working at heights and in a safety harness, and working while wearing a respirator or SCBA. Conditions may include dust, hot or cold temperatures, odors, and hazardous chemicals. The technician must be available to work shifts, weekends, and overtime as needed.

Requirements

Two years of experience working in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
High school diploma or GED.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and communicate in writing and verbally.
Experience with mechanical systems, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
Welding certification.
Ability to calculate, lay out, and draw, and to balance and align equipment.
Ability to use hand and power shop tools safely and proficiently.
Competence in oxyacetylene torch work and welding.
Knowledge of laser alignment and vibration analysis monitoring.
Physical capability to perform heavy mechanical work.
Knowledge of predictive and preventative maintenance.
Pipefitting ability.
Self-starter able to take direction and work in a team environment.
Experience with Lock Out Tag Out, respirators, hot work, and confined spaces.
Ability to interpret drawings necessary for machinery and equipment installation.
Possess or be able to obtain a Boiler License.
Ability to meet the described physical demands and work in the described industrial conditions.
Availability to work shifts, weekends, and overtime as needed.

Nice To Haves

Equipment balancing knowledge.
Electrical knowledge.
PLC knowledge.

Responsibilities

Provide maintenance support to plant operations.
Maintain and repair mechanical and electrical equipment.
Perform rigging activities, safety-related functions, and other miscellaneous maintenance functions.
Fabricate parts from cold rolled steel, stainless steel, steel plate, structural steel members, other metals, plastics, fittings, valves, and mechanical parts.
Safely use a forklift and high lift.
Perform installation and maintenance work as part of a team to minimize downtime.
Use and update the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) daily.
Develop Standard Operating Procedures.
Observe and follow safety regulations and use required PPE.