Preventive Maintenance Tech

MAT Holdings, Inc•Jackson, TN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This person will perform preventive maintenance & repairs on production and facility related equipment, while maintaining a clean & safe work environment. The position is subject to extended periods of sitting depending on the nature of the issues at hand. Along with this is the occasional lifting of boxes and bending or crouching. Ability to hear accurately the spoken word with moderate office noise or plant noise. Ability to comprehend and follow instructions. Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to a given workload. Ability to follow work rules and company policies. Ability to meet deadlines and effectively deal with office stress. Ability to relate to others beyond giving and receiving instructions. Ability to make generalizations, evaluations, or decisions without immediate supervision. Maintain confidentiality of certain information.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent and completion of a two-year vocational maintenance training program or apprenticeship program emphasizing industrial maintenance are required.
Must have 5+ years’ experience in an industrial maintenance role, with strong mechanical & electrical skills.
Must have a working knowledge of PLCs, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Able to identify problems and implement corrective actions to prevent equipment downtime.
Ability to read and understand blueprints, schematics, drawings, and service manuals.
Must be computer literate, with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Ability to meet attendance standards.
Highly motivated and well-organized.
Maintain high personal standards of quality.
Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills and effectively communicate with management and direct reports.
Should have the ability to recognize communication gaps and appropriately address them.
Excellent problem-solving and team motivational skills are a must.
Must be flexible, adapt to work environment changes, and manage competing demands.
Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work with a large variety of individuals, including production personnel, maintenance personnel, manufacturing engineers, management and outside contractors
Ability to follow safety and security practices

Nice To Haves

The ideal candidate would have experience in the following areas

Responsibilities

Promote safe work practices by following company safety policies.
Perform preventative maintenance tasks & repairs on equipment and facilities
Identify potential issues that may lead to equipment downtime and suggest ways to prevent future breakdowns.
Order repair parts for maintenance repairs to equipment and facilities.
Identify critical parts and make recommendations on additional spare parts inventory.
Assist Maintenance Technicians as needed.
Maintain a clean work area and promote company 5S policies.