Technician - Maintenance 3

Madix•Goodwater, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician performs preventive maintenance, inspections, diagnostics, troubleshooting, repairs, and overhauls on equipment and facilities in a manufacturing plant. Work includes mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, control, and resistance-welding systems; minor welding and fabrication; and assistance with equipment installation, building renovations, and remodeling. The technician responds to emergency requests, completes assigned work orders, maintains detailed work records, obtains replacement parts, tracks company tools, and leaves work areas clean. The role also includes recognizing and reporting issues that may require higher-level skills, mentoring lower-level maintenance employees and equipment operators, and following safety procedures. Supervision is not normally part of the position, although the technician may direct work when assisted by lower-level employees or operators. The position is based in a manufacturing plant that can be dusty and noisy, with extreme temperature fluctuations and possible exposure to adverse weather, electrical shock, traffic, heights, electricity, hydraulics, and heavy equipment. The role requires working around moving parts and wearing protective equipment, including safety glasses. It may require long hours, weekends, and work-related travel.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least five years of mechanical maintenance experience, or an equivalent associate degree in mechanical engineering.
Thorough knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical equipment, including the ability to read schematics.
General knowledge of OSHA and HAZMAT regulations; certification is preferred.
First aid knowledge.
Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude and the ability to recommend necessary improvements to the Maintenance Supervisor.
Ability to read blueprints, diagrams, equipment manuals, parts catalogs, plans, and sketches, and to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Basic knowledge of industrial power systems, electricity, and oil and gas machinery.
Ability to locate, diagnose, and repair major mechanical malfunctions and identify and report actual or potential issues.
Ability to operate cutting torches or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts.
Ability to use equipment to inspect, test, monitor, and measure safe environmental levels.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, communicate effectively verbally and in writing, organize work, prioritize tasks, manage time, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
Valid driver’s license and ability to respond to emergency and non-emergency situations.
Ability to work long hours and weekends and to travel in relation to work or continued education.
Ability to safely operate hand and power tools, industrial machines, digital cameras, phones, scanners, tools, and controls.
Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, climb, squat, and crawl, and to talk and listen for extended periods.
Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and to maintain manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
Required vision includes close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to work and concentrate in a noisy environment and around traffic, heights, electricity, hydraulics, heavy equipment, and moving parts.
Ability to wear protective equipment such as safety glasses.

Nice To Haves

Technical certifications in welding, pipefitting, general motor repair, hydraulics, or pneumatics.
OSHA and HAZMAT certification.

Responsibilities

Perform inspections and preventive maintenance, including cleaning and lubricating parts, changing belts and filters, checking fluid levels, and inspecting drives and motors.
Conduct diagnostic tests, troubleshoot, adjust, and repair equipment and facilities, including routine and major repairs.
Inspect, adjust, replace, repair, and reassemble components such as valves, pistons, main bearing assemblies, and hydraulic components.
Perform mechanical overhaul and repair work on motors, control systems, pneumatic systems, resistance welding systems, and hydraulic systems.
Perform minor welding and modify equipment or fabricate parts as needed.
Inspect hydraulic lines and components for leaks, damage, and wear; use gauges, sensory observations, display readouts, computers, and testing equipment to diagnose problems.
Respond to emergency maintenance requests and complete assigned daily work orders.
Assist with installation of new equipment and with building or workstation renovations and remodeling.
Recognize projects requiring a higher skill level and inform supervisors; alert the maintenance supervisor to unusual occurrences or damage.
Keep detailed records of work performed and conserve maintenance resources by using equipment, tools, and supplies appropriately.
Obtain replacement parts from inventory or advise the Parts Room Clerk when parts need to be ordered.
Leave work areas clean and keep track of company tools.
Maintain and grow technical knowledge through workshops, technical publications, and professional networks.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment, comply with applicable procedures and regulations, and use required safety standards and protective equipment.
Mentor lower-level maintenance employees and equipment operators on maintenance issues; occasionally direct their work when they provide assistance.
Maintain professional and courteous working relationships and contribute to team efforts.
Complete special projects and other responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

Group health insurance.
Company-paid group term life insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Short-term disability coverage.
Long-term disability coverage.
Critical care coverage.
401(k), eligible from the first day of employment, with company match of up to 4% quarterly based on safe harbor election.
Nine holidays per year, eligible after 30 days of employment.
Vacation time.
Educational assistance.
Employee Assistance Program.
Onsite clinic with free medical visits.
Safety and attendance incentives.
Employee appreciation days.