Maintenance Technician - Manufacturing

Sauer Brands, Inc.•San Luis Obispo, CA

15d•$29 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for keeping a variety of machines, appliances, and mechanical systems operating safely and efficiently. The role supports optimized production flow by conducting preventive maintenance and responding to requests for equipment assistance. The technician maintains plant systems and machinery by troubleshooting and correcting machine problems, performing preventive maintenance, and supporting production and other plant operations. The position reports to the Maintenance Manager and is based in San Luis Obispo, California. The schedule is Monday through Friday, days, with a flexible schedule and overtime.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Three to five years of experience in industrial or electrical maintenance required.
Willingness and ability to frequently stand, walk, push, pull, kneel, and reach.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable assistance.
Demonstrate excellent job performance in safety, quality, productivity, and attendance.
Time management skills.
Willingness to learn the process from the ground up and work in a team environment.
Excellent organizational and documentation skills.
Outgoing personality and good customer service skills.
Ability to work well without supervision and within a team environment.
Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
Flexible schedule and willingness to work overtime.

Nice To Haves

Experience in food production manufacturing.
Proficiency with pneumatics, hydraulics, and/or electrical troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

Perform all duties safely, follow safety guidelines, and actively participate in site safety programs.
Become LOTO Authorized and perform actions in accordance with LOTO training and policy.
Assist with machine setups, installations, and changeovers.
Perform routine inspections, emergency and unscheduled repairs, and preventive maintenance repairs of production equipment.
Read and interpret blueprints, equipment and repair manuals, parts catalogs, and work orders.
Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test equipment, and make adjustments to company assets and machines.
Perform regularly scheduled preventive maintenance on machines and equipment.
Use hand and power tools to perform job duties.
Create minor fabrications and install parts as needed.
Create and complete work orders in computer programs at a beginner level.
Perform other duties as assigned while developing into higher levels of the department.