3rd shift Maintenance Technician

Pries Enterprises Inc•Independence, IA

46d•$23 - $35

About The Position

Pries is looking for a Maintenance Technician to add to our night shift team! This is a swing shift from 6pm-6am of 2 on, 2 off, and every other weekend. Pay Range varies from $23-35/Hr depending on experience and shift. Position Summary: Safely perform preventative maintenance and repairs, to achieve company goals and meet customer needs based on available material, equipment, and manpower. Work well with others to diagnose and troubleshoot equipment issues based on personal and operator observation and investigation. Evaluate equipment reliability and take appropriate actions to improve performance. Be detail oriented, accept additional responsibility, and use good judgement when making decisions. Be able to multi task and prioritize tasks. Be reliable and motivated to solve problems daily with a positive attitude. Communicate both written and verbally on equipment needs and assessments.

Requirements

High School Diploma or (GED); or minimum two years of related experience working in an industrial maintenance department.
Hydraulic knowledge
PLC Experience

Nice To Haves

Motor experience preferred
Electrical Experience a plus

Responsibilities

Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines
Locates sources of problems by observing equipment in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments.
Removes defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, hand and power tools.
Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance.
Evaluate equipment reliability and take appropriate actions to improve performance.
Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
Fabricates repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment as needed
Complete PMs and work order repairs accurately and on time
Input thorough data into the CMMS system to track down time and inventory needs.
Complete improvement projects as assigned to improve efficiency and limit production down time
Be able to Lead a project or team with demonstrated Leadership ability.
Comply with and enforce all safety policies, practices, and procedures within the department. Reports all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Safety Department, as well as assess immediate corrective actions
Maintain consistent and reliable attendance
Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations