Maintenance Technician

Job Type: Full Time, Monday-Thursday

FLSA: Non-Exempt, Hourly

The Maintenance Technician, under the direction of the Production Manager, performs troubleshooting, diagnostics, repairs and maintenance of production equipment and facilities to insure efficient, timely production and provide for a safe environment for employees and visitors.

Essential Duties:

• Performs a wide variety of highly skilled maintenance work to maintain structures, electrical systems, heating systems, plumbing, machine repair, etc.
• Diagnoses, troubleshoots, repairs and maintains production equipment and facilities.
• Maintains related records, including repair and upgrades.
• Coordinates all outside bids, quotes and contracts for repair, installation and purchases.
• Orders and maintains spare parts inventories for equipment and facility.
• Establishes preventative maintenance and repair schedule for production equipment and facilities.
• Inspects, repairs and maintains facilities, lighting, heating, air conditioning, plumbing, air compressors, office equipment and forklifts to insure optimal operations and safety.
• Performs limited shop floor layout changes or modifications and facilities building projects.
• Performs snow removal, lawn care and general housekeeping as required.
• Complies with and enforces OSHA, safety and environmental rules and regulations.
• Trains, instructs and guides other personnel in the use and maintenance of equipment as required.
• When available, performs material handling functions.
• When available, assists on the production line.

Education and/or Experience:

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years maintenance or trade experience.

Other Required Skills:

• Good oral and written communication skills, be computer literate, and have a strong math background.
• Must be knowledgeable and have electrical experience with 480-volt systems.
• Must be able to weld, stick and/or mig.