Maintenance Technician

Bitzer US Inc • Flowery Branch, GA

just now • Onsite

About The Position

Summary (Position Description): The Maintenance Technician will report to the Facilities & Maintenance Manager and will be responsible for the upkeep of the facility and the equipment associated with the Bitzer US Organization.

Requirements

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good mechanical/electrical intuition
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact well with people.
• Ability to maintain numerous activities personally and within team in a fast-paced environment, while meeting deadlines with frequent interruptions
• Ability to function as a team player within a diverse group and the capacity to work independently-under minimal supervision.
• The ability to work overtime and weekends is required.
• Lift up to 50 lbs. Including moving parts/boxes from floor, shelves, pallets, and carts.
• Ability to effectively move around on your feet for up to 100% of the designated shift time.
• Un-restricted mobility includes twisting, pulling, bending over, reaching, walking, standing, hand movement, lifting of trash. cans, hoppers, buckets, boxes, and other items.
• Minimum High School Diploma or Equivalent
• OSHA Safety Training for Industrial equipment and operations

Nice To Haves

• Robot weld repair/maintenance experience is required.
• Hypertherm plasma repair/maintenace experience is required
• Leadership experience or knowledge is a plus.
• Electrical experience is a plus
• VFD and PLC experience is a plus
• HVAC technical skills or knowledge a plus
• Weld Process experience in a production environment is strong benefit.
• Experience in commercial or industrial refrigerant equipment is a plus

Responsibilities

• Efficiently able to balance the various demands of preventative maintenance and emergency equipment repairs along with various nonproduction related tasks that is needed with no interruption to production.
• Recognize and identify issues before problems and failures occur, combined with good troubleshooting skills (Mechanical / Electrical intuition).
• Ability to operate both sit down and stand-up forklifts, manlifts, or other industrial equipment when needed to assist with duties.
• Must be able to use small hand tools, power tools, and other similar maintenance equipment. Welding and machine shop skills are a strong benefit.
• This role will need to be self-motivated to work independently and within a group to identify, resolve, document and report activities and associated solutions.
• The individual must have an organized behavior and mindset, while demonstrating reliable work habits and highest levels of integrity.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• Communicate successfully with coworkers.
• Follow all PPE guidelines regarding plant safety.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
• Perform highly complex installations and repairs in functional area.
• Assist with the coordination and oversight of the work of outside contractors.
• Carry out corrective, preventive, predictive, and emergency maintenance on electrical systems, including motor control centers, transformers, motors, batteries, inverters, chargers, and variable speed drives.
• Promote a strong safety culture by identifying hazards, applying safe work practices, and ensuring proper handling of hazardous materials in accordance with environmental and safety regulations.
• Drive maintenance excellence through innovation, documentation, standardization, and safety practices
• Coordinate contractors and vendors during outages and maintenance projects to ensure technical accuracy, schedule adherence, and safety compliance.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance (heavily subsidized by the Company)
• Dental Insurance
• Company paid Vision Insurance, $50,000 life insurance and Short and Long-Term Disability
• 2 Weeks Paid Vacation and 5 Paid Personal Days
• Education Reimbursement (must be approved by manager)
• 401(k) Plan where it matches dollar-for-dollar up to 4% of compensation; 100% vested immediately.
• Company Long Term Incentive Plan based on the profitability of the Company; 100% vested after 6 years on a graded scale)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED