Technician - Maintenance

Rate: $30.69 USD per hour

Description Primary Maintenance Technician Duties/Responsibilities Include:

• Troubleshoot, install, maintain and repair defective parts, machinery and mechanical equipment such as paper bag machines and equipment, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, physical structures, plumbing, hydraulic and automated systems
• Perform preventive maintenance activities such as lubricating, aligning components and observing operations, vibrations and noise level
• Sets up and operates lathe, drill press, mill, welder, grinder and other metal working tools to make and repair parts.
• Work safely by observing safety rules, policies, and procedures. Identify unsafe conditions or actions
• Respond to work orders submitted by employees
• Work independently as well as part of a team
• Assist supervisor in ordering parts
• Plans and obtains cost estimates and executes projects under guidance of the maintenance supervisor
• Provide training in areas of expertise or knowledge
• Support facility improvements
• Maintain clean and organized work areas, cleaning up areas after tasks are complete
• Participate and execute actions from the quality improvement program
• Maintain compliance with company quality systems and support audits
• Perform emergency/break down repair as needed
• Other duties as may be assigned

The Skills You Will Bring

• Experience/knowledge in mechanical troubleshooting, welding, metal fabrication, plumbing, pneumatics, confined space and mobile equipment
• Ability to problem-solve and prioritize work
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Ability to accurately use and read a variety of measuring devices
• Ability to bend, squat and kneel, and climb frequently
• Ability to lift average weighted materials, 50 lbs. up to 70 lbs. occasionally
• Ability to stand for 8 hours
• Ability to work varied hours/days
• Ability to adapt to change
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to read manuals and diagrams
• Mechanical Journeyman or Technical/Vocation Certificate preferred but not required

The hiring process for successful candidates will include a team interview and may include a pre-employment aptitude test. The Benefits You Will Enjoy

• Paid time off including holidays and vacation. Eligible to take vacation time after completion of probation (60 days of actual work) and a total of six (6) months of employment.
• Applicable shift differential and overtime pay
• 401k Retirement Plan matching program
• Medical, dental & vision
• Life & disability insurance
• Unionized facility: Requires union dues & initiation fees

The Career You Will Build

• Promotional opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. Job Category: Maintenance Full-Time