Warehouse Maintenance Technician

NFI Industries•University Park, IL

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician performs basic repairs and upkeep arising from day-to-day warehouse operations, as directed by the Operations Supervisor, Manager, or General Manager. The role evaluates mechanical and electrical failures, performs preventative maintenance, and troubleshoots and repairs production equipment. It also operates production machinery, inspects finished products for quality, and sets up, loads, adjusts, diagnoses, and shuts down process equipment according to production schedules and product specifications. The technician communicates repair needs, unrepairable items requiring outside vendors, and significant operating deviations to the appropriate manager or shift supervisor. The role maintains required tools and contractor/vendor lists, supports facility safety and regulatory compliance, recommends repairs or upgrades, and assists packers and material handling personnel. It may also administer on-site training based on needs and recommendations. The position works under general supervision and requires a self-starting, can-do approach, sound judgment, communication skills, and the ability to work in varying facility conditions. The stated base hourly rate is $21.50; the position may also be eligible for an additional hourly amount based on shift work. Employees are eligible for the company’s benefit program, including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, a 401(k) plan, wellness program, life insurance, paid time off, and paid parental leave, among other options.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
4–6 years of related experience.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to work in varying facility conditions.
Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures in the field.
Ability to rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Self-starter with a can-do attitude.
Ability to work under general supervision.

Responsibilities

Evaluate mechanical and/or electrical failures in production equipment and determine appropriate corrective action.
Perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot, and repair production equipment as needed.
Operate production machinery according to production needs and inspect finished products for quality.
Set up, load, start, adjust process variables, diagnose, troubleshoot, and properly shut down process equipment according to production schedules and product specifications.
Communicate a list of items requiring repair to the Manager in a timely manner.
Notify the Manager in a timely manner about items that cannot be repaired and may require an outside vendor.
Maintain required tools and arrange for purchasing tools as needed.
Support the facility Safety Program and ensure maintenance-related warehouse areas meet applicable federal and company regulations.
Recommend items for repair or upgrade to the Manager.
Maintain a list of contractors and vendors.
Notify the shift supervisor of significant deviations from normal operating conditions.
Assist packers and material handling personnel.
Administer on-site training based on needs and recommendations.