Maintenance Technician

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.

Job Type: Full Time, Monday-Thursday

FLSA: Non-Exempt, Hourly

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.