Maintenance Technician-Second Shift

Hutchinson•Wytheville, VA

About The Position

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Observes devices and equipment in operation and troubleshoots problems. Dismantles and reassembles equipment to make necessary repairs. Examines form and texture of parts to detect imperfections. Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements. Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments. Repairs or replaces defective parts. Installs special functional and structural parts in devices. Lubricates and cleans parts. Performs various electro-mechanical maintenance functions. Sets up and operates lathe, drill press, grinder and other metal working tools to make and repair parts. Other job duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Management may waive qualifications. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Associate’s Degree or equivalent from two-year technical school studying applied trades, plus a six months to one year of directly related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations. COMPUTER SKILLS: Ability to use word processing, spreadsheet applications. Must be familiar with internet research and the use of e-mail. REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: No certificates or previous experience is required, but the employee must be willing to further his education with any experience that will help him perform his job in a more efficient manner (after work hours welding classes, after work hours machine shop classes, etc.). PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. HEALTH AND SAFETY: Must actively support our Health Safety and Environmental policy, immediately report all Safety hazards and correct them when able to safely do so. Participate in all required Safety Training, meetings, inspects, and use all required Personal Protective Equipment.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree or equivalent from two-year technical school studying applied trades, plus a six months to one year of directly related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to use word processing, spreadsheet applications.
Must be familiar with internet research and the use of e-mail.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Responsibilities

Observes devices and equipment in operation and troubleshoots problems.
Dismantles and reassembles equipment to make necessary repairs.
Examines form and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements.
Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments.
Repairs or replaces defective parts.
Installs special functional and structural parts in devices.
Lubricates and cleans parts.
Performs various electro-mechanical maintenance functions.
Sets up and operates lathe, drill press, grinder and other metal working tools to make and repair parts.
Other job duties as assigned.
Must actively support our Health Safety and Environmental policy, immediately report all Safety hazards and correct them when able to safely do so.
Participate in all required Safety Training, meetings, inspects, and use all required Personal Protective Equipment.