Maintenance Technician

Purpose/Scope:

Maintain, repair and install equipment using safe and effective problem-solving techniques on an ongoing basis

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain all mechanical aspects of plant and yard equipment

• Communicate with supervisor on parts inventories and supplies

• Other duties as assigned

Other Required Qualifications: 

• Basic understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyor and auger systems, power tools, overhead cranes, welding and fabrication, SMAW, GMAW, plasma torch, oxy/acetylene cutting, and wheeled vehicle repair and operation (including yard tractors, forklifts, aerial lifts, skid steers, and wheel loaders)

• Basic understanding of lockout/tagout (LO/TO) procedures

• Basic understanding of Hot work permit procedures

• Basic understanding of Confined space procedures

• Able to operate heavy equipment; i.e., forklifts, bobcats, aerial lifts, cranes and yard tractors (trucks)

• Ability to troubleshoot minor electrical issues and repair

• Ability to understand and follow direction

• Ability to read and understand parts diagrams in order to assemble/disassemble miscellaneous equipment

• Ability to work independently

• Committed to safety, customer satisfaction, first time quality and efficiency

• Computer skills. Experience using CMMS/IFS

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Two-five (2-5) years’ experience as a maintenance technician in a heavy industrial environment

• Two (2) year technical school degree

Physical Requirements: 

• Plant/Yard: Move minimum of 50lbs., spatial awareness/depth perception, walk, climb, bend at the waist, reach, forceful use of hand tools, vocal projection

Work Environment: 

• Plant/Yard: All types of weather conditions (year-round, Mid-west and Northeast), dirt/dust, noise from heavy machinery/vehicles, vibrations from machinery and vehicles, loud noises, little to no climate control, varying amounts of light, stairs, narrow walkways