Maintenance Technician

Hunter Douglas • Tupelo, MS

16d • $27 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for ensuring that plant equipment (process, utilities, and auxiliary support) is operating properly and to insure that a safe working environment is maintained. Performs routine maintenance support of production equipment and machine building. Trouble shoots and repairs equipment electrical and/or mechanical malfunctions. Performs electrical, mechanical, carpentry, plumbing and pipefitting work associated with the installation of equipment. Assists in the building of new production equipment according to blueprints and schematics.

Requirements

• Minimum of two (2) years of demonstrated experience in industrial maintenance with technical two year degree or five (5) years’ experience in industrial maintenance.
• Additional maintenance skills training through accredited formal training programs.
• A solid knowledge of production, support, and auxiliary equipment associated with an industrial facility.
• A basic working knowledge of basic electricity, hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, machine shop, millwright, blueprint reading, and other general skills.
• A solid knowledge of hand tools, power tools, and other miscellaneous equipment necessary to perform the job.
• A solid knowledge of the occupational hazard and safety precautions of the work involved.

Nice To Haves

• Must be proficient in one or more skills and/or knowledgeable of skills such as electrical work, electronics, welding, plumbing, hydraulics, pneumatics, machinist, millwright, PLC programming, etc.

Responsibilities

• Complying with all facility safety rules and regulations.
• Reporting any unsafe practices and/or conditions to their supervisor.
• Maintaining floor safety discipline by interceding with fellow employees, who may engage in rule violations and/or unsafe, unhealthy activities.
• Communicating to management those employees who persist in violations of safety rules and/or procedures.
• Wearing required personal protective equipment properly and reporting any defective PPE.
• Reporting all near misses, accidents, injuries or illnesses, including Muscular Skeletal symptoms or disorders.
• Perform tasks requiring multiple skills such as complex building and equipment maintenance projects, machine troubleshooting and repair, etc.
• Must keep work area(s) in neat, clean, safe and orderly condition.
• Perform all functions of the job in a safe and professional manner.
• Work alone or with other Maintenance personnel to carry out the essential functions of the job under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Specify and request procurement of (within limits of authority) materials and/or services needed for maintenance or repair.
• Provide support for all company established programs for continuous improvements such as ISO, Lean Manufacturing, Focus on Excellence, 5-S, etc.
• All other responsibilities as deemed necessary by management.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision plan, life, STD, LTD, AD&D, dependent life, flexible spending.
• A company culture that prioritizes internal development and professional growth including tuition assistance
• Time off with pay that accrues immediately, 11 paid holidays
• 401(k) with 6% company match and annual retirement contribution.
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree