Maintenance Technician

Fairfield Processing Corp•St. Louis, MO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

A Maintenance Technician works alongside fully qualified maintenance technicians to learn the skills of the trade. As a maintenance apprentice, your responsibility is to assist with a variety of duties, including installing equipment, maintaining mechanical systems, and repairing machines. Maintenance Technicians provide troubleshooting, preventive and demand maintenance work on a variety of equipment and systems. Maintenance technicians work in industrial manufacturing and safely perform mechanical and electrical duties to keep machines, equipment, or the structure of a facility in repair. This role consists of on-the-job hands-on training alongside the maintenance manager and supervisor.

Requirements

Familiar with mechanical hand tools, and with measuring (tape measures, micrometers, drill gauges, etc.).
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Prior experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Responsible for maintenance and repair of Warehouse equipment, conveyor systems and building maintenance.
Perform routine preventative maintenance on mechanical handling equipment (conveyers, fiber machines, compressors, pallet jacks, sweepers, etc.).
Repairs are made to mechanical handling equipment, racking, and to other structural components.
Dismantle machinery and remove/replace defective parts.
Maintain inventories of equipment parts and supplies by checking stock and placing orders.
Comply with all company safety and risk management policies and procedures.
Comfortable performing a variety of basic repairs and upkeep tasks, including carpentry, patching drywall, painting, and light plumbing.
Familiarity with small-scale electrical work such as replacing light fixtures, outlets, or switches. No formal certification required, but a working understanding of safety protocols is appreciated.
Experience supporting daily building operations, including HVAC upkeep, lighting systems, minor door adjustments, and routine inspections.
Participate in regular safety meetings, safety training and hazard assessments.