Preventive Maintenance Technician

Stryten Energy • Salina, KS

9d • $29 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

Preventive Maintenance Technicians perform preventive maintenance tasks assigned by their Supervisor. They work unsupervised throughout the plant and distribution center, provide leadership and guidance to the Preventive Maintenance Department, and help train less skilled technicians. The role includes electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic troubleshooting; minor fabrication; reading technical documents; and identifying equipment improvements and recurring problems. The plant is located in Salina, Kansas. The listed rate is $28.51.

Requirements

• 1 to 2 years of mechanical background in diesel, auto mechanics, or industrial work.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate in simple English to receive instructions, interact with Supervisors, and understand repair manuals and work orders.
• Ability to use hand and power tools, welders, grinders, a torch, mill, lathe, and computers.
• Ability to use required personal protective equipment.
• Ability to perform continuous standing, walking, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, and reaching during 12-hour shifts, and to perform repetitive work.
• Ability to work in extreme environmental conditions, including hot, cold, and humid environments.
• Occasional lifting of loads from grams up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance tasks assigned by the Supervisor.
• Work unsupervised in all areas of the plant and distribution center.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the Preventive Maintenance Department.
• Assist with training and guidance of less skilled technicians.
• Wire electric motors, starters, and solenoids.
• Troubleshoot basic electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Perform minor fabrication using welders, torches, drill presses, saws, mills, and lathes.
• Read blueprints, schematics, and parts manuals.
• Suggest and create useful equipment modifications and improvements.
• Use variance reports and MP2 maintenance software to review equipment breakdown history and pinpoint and eliminate up to one recurring problem yearly.
• Communicate in simple English to receive instructions, interact with Supervisors, and understand repair manuals and work orders.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Comply with safety and health policies and procedures and maintain a zero-injury mindset.
• Comply with current Quality System requirements.
• Complete hazardous-waste training, including classroom instruction on waste management, satellite accumulation containers, manifests, and labeling; remain supervised until training is completed.
• Perform other work assigned by Management, including 5S cleaning.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Medical coverage through Anthem Blue Cross BlueShield
• Dental coverage through Cigna
• Vision coverage with free annual exams for enrolled employees
• Educational Assistance Program reimbursement for college tuition, certifications, and related expenses
• Paid Time Off
• Insurance plans including Life, AD&D, LTD, STD, and other optional benefits may be available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED