Maintenance Technician

CARRY ON TRAILER INC•Missouri Valley, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for keeping up to date equipment maintenance logs, inventory of machine parts, and updating the preventative maintenance manual quarterly. This role involves performing day-to-day routine maintenance of the facility as outlined by regulatory agencies and internal standards, assisting with all aspects of property maintenance including preventive and corrective duties in a welding environment, and following the maintenance program to protect and maintain the property. The position is fundamental to all mechanical functions of the facility and requires working closely with the Maintenance Supervisor, other Maintenance Technicians, Production Supervisors, and Production Employees. It demands established organizational skills, attention to detail, solid time management, good interpersonal skills, strong leadership, customer service, technical skills, and problem-solving abilities. The role also involves projecting a professional image, providing service to vendors, and maintaining a clean atmosphere. The normal working environment requires routine and frequent meeting of critical deadlines and frequent exposure to outdoor climate and weather conditions.

Requirements

A minimum of 2 years’ maintenance experience.
Direct experience with maintenance planning and computer systems.
Strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills required.
Requires individual with a high degree of professionalism and the ability to work well independently and effectively with others, on a daily basis.
Detail oriented, able to take directions from the Maintenance Supervisor and handle multiple tasks, prioritize work effectively, and see a work project through to completion.
Must have strong working knowledge of basic trades, such as, welding, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and painting equipment.
Ability to analyze and interpret technical aspects, pumps, and motors, mechanical systems with a similar degree of complexity.
Must be proficient and have a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel applications.
Maintain a valid drivers’ license and reliable transportation.
Able to work on-call and extended hours (including after hours and weekends).
Required to be available for emergency calls.

Responsibilities

Performs the day to day routine maintenance of the facility utilizing their maintenance staff in a leadership role.
All building repairs done by outside vendors
Monitoring all systems of the plant and performing any and all basic repairs as needed.
Demonstrates a routine and effective ability to adjust to changing circumstances.
Responds to phone calls and correspondence in a timely, professional manner.
Encourages maintenance staff to behave in a professional manner and comply with company’s safety standards.
Willing to work as a team player.
Supports the company’s philosophy, goals, and adheres to Company policies.
Observes all safety standards and participates in the Company’s efforts to provide a safe work environment.
Understands and follows the directions and tasks given by direct supervisor and conscientiously completes them.
Organizes time effectively and successfully balances the competing demands of multiple projects.
Keeps up to date equipment maintenance logs, inventory, and update preventative maintenance manual quarterly.