Manufacturing Maintenance Technician
About The Position
VORTEQ is a North American coil coater serving the building products, transportation, and metal fabrication industries. The Manufacturing Maintenance Technician maintains and repairs production machinery and mechanical equipment, including engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines. The role involves preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and fabrication, inventory management, reporting, and compliance with safety and quality procedures. The position is full-time in a manufacturing plant. The posting offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus and a starting wage of $28 per hour, with the potential to reach $36 per hour through experience, knowledge, and job dedication. Once qualified, the role involves 12-hour days in a 24/7 operation, with overtime as needed.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Prior field-related experience.
- Ability to pass required company tests and maintain and demonstrate proficiency during probationary training.
- Previous experience in electrical engineering or another related field.
- Familiarity with electrical schematics, blueprints, and manuals.
- Familiarity with electrical equipment and hand tools.
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
- Solid understanding of mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, and plumbing.
- Proficiency in reading and writing.
- Ability to stand for extended periods.
- Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
- Ability to climb, kneel, reach, and work in restricted or confined spaces.
Nice To Haves
- Welding and cutting skills.
Responsibilities
- Complete preventive maintenance on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines, using diagrams, manuals, manufacturer instructions, and engineering specifications.
- Troubleshoot equipment by observing it in operation, listening for problems, and using precision measuring and testing instruments.
- Dismantle devices to remove defective parts, using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools, and examine parts for condition.
- Inspect used parts and determine changes in dimensional requirements using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
- Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges.
- Control downtime through routine preventive maintenance and monitoring compliance.
- Fabricate repair parts using machine-shop instruments and equipment.
- Maintain equipment, parts, and supply inventories; anticipate needs, place and expedite orders, and verify receipts.
- Answer questions and requests by providing mechanical maintenance information.
- Prepare mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information.
- Maintain technical knowledge through educational workshops, technical publications, and professional networks.
- Document and communicate actions, irregularities, and ongoing needs to maintain continuity among work teams.
- Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Contribute to team efforts by completing related duties as needed.
- Troubleshoot motor and control systems.
- Perform routine maintenance on electrical wiring and systems.
- Adhere to quality and safety codes.
Benefits
- $5,000 sign-on bonus.
- Comprehensive benefit package.
- $50,000 company-paid life insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Growth opportunities.
- Employee referral program with a $1,750 reward.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
