Maintenance Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Must have “hands-on” maintenance experience
• Strong mechanical background and equipment troubleshooting experience
• Demonstrated mechanical skills and technical aptitude
• Familiarity with various hand and electric tools
• Ability to prioritize and organize work related tasks and special projects
• Must possess good communication skills
• Must be able to speak, read, and understand English for purposes of performing necessary job duties
• Detail-oriented and ability to meet deadlines
• Problem solving and analytical skills required
• Ability to work safely by following all maintenance department’s standard operating procedures
• Ability to work alone and in a team environment

Nice To Haves

• Technical, vocational or trade school education is a plus
• Prior diagnostic, troubleshooting and preventative maintenance (PM) experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, assemble, repair and maintain equipment, machinery and systems related to both automated and manual production equipment.
• Perform hands-on major and minor repairs and maintenance of material handling equipment including forklifts, pallet jacks, rolling racks, automated and mechanical conveyors, slick rail, loading dock systems, compressors, electrical and lighting panels, and other related plant equipment.
• Coordinate and participate in preventative (PM), predictive and corrective maintenance activities on machinery and equipment in the factory.
• Operate and use manual tools and powered-shop machinery and tools to maintain a wide variety of automated and manual equipment and machinery for proper functionality.
• Repair and maintenance of material handling equipment and knowledge of mechanical operations for motor driven equipment.
• Identify and locate sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using necessary tools and standard practices to correct and solve maintenance problems.
• Maintain equipment, parts, tools, and supplies inventories in the maintenance shop.
• Continually maintain a safe working operation.
• Interact with and perform effectively in a high-volume team environment while maintaining a positive relationship with management and department staff.
• Support and assist in maintaining and improving the maintenance department as needed.
• Perform other related activities as assigned and needed.

Benefits

• The starting rate for this position is $18.03– $21.30 and may increase to $28.85 depending on merit, length of service with the Company, and other factors. We take into consideration an individual’s skills, background, and experience in determining final salary.