Maintenance Technician

Merritt Precision LLC•Merritt Island, FL

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Merritt Precision manufactures plugs for the marine, automotive, and aerospace industries in Merritt Island, Florida, and is part of Watershed Innovation, a Correct Craft Company. The Maintenance Technician maintains production equipment and helps ensure all equipment at the Merritt Island facility remains fully operational. The position also obtains vendor quotes, purchases materials and supplies, submits purchase orders, maintains inventory, and fosters positive vendor relationships. The role supports facility programs and record-keeping, including preventive maintenance, pest management, and custodial equipment repair and maintenance. It also contributes to operational improvement, workplace safety, and department efficiency. This is a safety-sensitive position that requires driving a company vehicle and trailer during working hours. The physical work environment may include non-climate-controlled indoor areas and outdoor work in all weather conditions.

Requirements

Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills and ability to work closely with all members of the organization.
Strong facilitation skills.
Excellent organization and project management skills.
Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment.
Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Ability to manage competing tasks and demands and deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.
Ability to use sound judgment and initiative to establish priorities, meet deadlines, and make decisions within the area of responsibility with minimal direct supervision.
Regular and punctual attendance.
Maintain a positive work atmosphere and interact positively with customers, coworkers, and management.
Ability to handle emergency situations calmly.
An equivalent combination of education or trade schooling, certifications, and experience may be substituted for a college degree at management’s discretion.
Knowledge of HVAC, carpentry, pneumatic tools, CNC machine repair, overhead hoists, and safety.
Knowledge of 480V/240V three-phase electrical systems and 24V low-voltage systems.
Knowledge of composite spray equipment, including gelcoat, resin, and spray core.
Knowledge of Fanuc controls and Indramat-Rexroth.
Strong knowledge of plant and OSHA health and safety standards and compliance, and fundamental understanding of applicable governmental regulations.
Solid understanding of buildings, grounds, and security protocols.
Ability to establish and maintain a work environment characterized by mutual respect, safety, and cleanliness.
Ability to troubleshoot problems and offer solutions.
Ability to communicate effectively and productively with all levels of plant personnel.
Ability to work as a team member toward overall company objectives.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of employee information, including performance, illness, investigations, and personal information.
Ability to read and interpret documents in English, including electrical blueprints and schematics, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
Ability to manipulate data in Excel and create charts and simple formulas.
Maintain a clean driving record and qualify for inclusion on the company’s corporate insurance plan.
Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record, subject to motor vehicle record review.
Able to work in a non-climate-controlled environment where ambient air temperature can exceed the outside air temperature, and outdoors in all weather conditions.
Able to sit, stand, and bend for extended periods.
Able to wear required safety equipment.
Able to use and maintain hand tools such as a screw gun, drill, and saw.
Able to lift 50 pounds when necessary.
Able to drive a company vehicle and trailer during working hours.

Nice To Haves

Five or more years of experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or machining facility.

Responsibilities

Implement facility programs and functions, maintain their record-keeping systems, analyze results, and make recommendations, including for preventive maintenance, pest management, and custodial equipment repair and maintenance.
Maintain equipment by conducting inspections and responding to maintenance request forms for repairs.
Maintain inventory records and place and manage orders for materials and supplies.
Inspect shipments for missing or damaged items and store supplies in designated areas.
Participate in and make suggestions for facility development in support of strategic plans.
Identify and participate in initiatives, processes, and procedures to improve operational efficiency while assuring quality; analyze initiatives and ensure implementation is initiated.
Maintain safe working conditions and continually promote safety awareness with associates.
Recommend and pursue improvements to production methods, equipment performance, work quality, working conditions, and equipment use.
Obtain vendor quotes, purchase materials and supplies, submit purchase orders, and foster positive vendor relationships.
Keep facility equipment fully operational.
Drive a company vehicle and trailer during working hours.