Maintenance Technician 3rd Shift

AVEKA GROUP INC•Fredericksburg, IA

10d•$25 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for an overnight / 3rd Shift Maintenance professional with a manufacturing background. Starting pay $25-$30 depending on experience, plus shift pay. $500 hiring bonus after 6 weeks, plus another $500 after 6 months! EMPLOYEE OWNED COMPANY. AVEKA Manufacturing is an EMPLOYEE-OWNED company (Part of AVEKA Group, Inc. headquartered in Woodbury, MN) where you will have a stake in the success of the facility. After 6 months you will earn company shares. Position Summary Responsible for general maintenance duties, including but not limited to routine preventative maintenance on equipment and facility assets, repairing or replacing equipment, and diagnosing mechanical and minor electrical problems on equipment and facility assets. Records and maintains records of repairs and costs associated with each item and other general activities involving facility and equipment maintenance.

Requirements

High School Diploma and 1-3+ years related experience
Mechanical experience required
Basic understanding of electrical, plumbing, welding and fabrication required
Some experience with Mig and Tig welders required
Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Ability to read technical drawings and work orders
A willingness to learn and be a team player
Independent organization and prioritization of multiple tasks
Able to work effectively in a dynamic environment
Able to read, interpret, apply, and communicate technical information, including drawings, statistical data and specifications
Knowledge of, and ability to utilize, personal computers and certain software
Skill and ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization, both verbally and in writing
Knowledge of equipment, production, and packaging processes
Familiar with lock-out tag-out, AVEKA and OSHA safety practices
Up to 100% on the manufacturing floor that requires the ability to walk, stand, sit, reach, climb, bend, twist, push, pull, handle, lift, see, and hear; able to operate forklifts, fork trucks, pallet jacks, hoists, and other equipment to move materials; able to press buttons, operate levers, use wrenches, connect hoses, stack, load, unload, climb stairs, and use ladders; frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds and/or moving heavier objects with mechanical assistance; work environment may be very loud, warm, humid, and/or have dust, dirt, debris, and odors; some products contain allergens that may cause physical reactions in certain individuals; requires ability to properly wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as dust masks, smocks, safety glasses, hearing protection, hair nets, gloves, etc.
Up to 5% general office work with ability to sit for certain periods of time to complete documentation, refer to written procedures, log measurements, and related; ability to read, write, and print neatly
Reasonable accommodations will be considered per ADA requirements to enable an individual to perform the job if any of the above physical requirements are limited.

Responsibilities

Perform routine preventive maintenance, per work orders, to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, or the physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate
Complete daily, weekly and monthly checklists on building equipment maintenance procedures and maintains records of scheduled maintenance procedures
Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs, as necessary
Inspect drives, motors, and belts, check fluid levels, replace filters, or perform other maintenance actions, following checklists
Dismantle devices to access and remove defective parts, using hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools.
Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery
Work with engineers to order, cut, assemble and weld mezzanines, catwalks and associated stairs
May operate a computer which controls and monitors mechanical equipment and utility systems
Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems
Maintain the up keep of the building by doing repairs and renovations. (Major repairs/renovations are performed under the supervision of licensed maintenance workers.)
May obtain estimates for supplies and repair parts.
Create Material Requisitions for the purchase of parts as needed.
Maintain fork truck maintenance
Maintain the ammonia cooling system
Maintain systems within the company, such as, steam system, pump system, ammonia cooling system, electrical system, and boiler system

Benefits

EMPLOYEE OWNED COMPANY. AVEKA Manufacturing is an EMPLOYEE-OWNED company (Part of AVEKA Group, Inc. headquartered in Woodbury, MN) where you will have a stake in the success of the facility.
After 6 months you will earn company shares.
$500 hiring bonus after 6 weeks, plus another $500 after 6 months!

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