Maintenance Tech Trainee I

About the role

WORK SHIFT: First Shift (United States of America)

About the role

Maintains machines and equipment and trains on preventive maintenance and service on a daily basis. Works with other mechanics and trains on how to service and repair machines and equipment and learn troubleshooting skills. Follows learning plan and achieves milestones in course completion and skill development.

Essential Job Functions

• Follows assigned learning plan; achieves knowledge and skill levels required according to the milestones laid out in the Manufacturing Learning and Development Program.
• Successfully completes required courses within the designated time frame
• Consistently applies knowledge acquired for position according to required milestones
• Visually and manually inspects, and listens to machines and equipment in case of damage or malfunctions during daily routing work; learns what to look for.
• Keeps and maintains all tools and equipment issued in good condition.
• Learns to use basic power tools, saws, drills and grinders.
• Uses hand tools and demonstrates good mechanical skills.
• Keeps all work areas around machines and equipment clean and safe; learns and follows good housekeeping standards.
• Learns to drive fork lift and scissor lift; demonstrates safety and competence.
• Demonstrates willingness and ability to learn welding and fabrication.
• Supports facility maintenance as directed by Maintenance Manager or Shift Manager.
• Learns and uses basic electrical knowledge to be able to use an electrical meter and be safe around machines and equipment.
• Ability to work in areas with high heat.
• Maintain reliable and consistent attendance, including being punctual, and dependable in order to meet the needs of the department and the organization.
• Execute each essential duty satisfactorily in order to perform job successfully.
• Follows all safety procedures required in work area, wears PPE as needed, attends all safety meetings, and reports safety issues regarding equipment or unsafe/hazardous conditions.
• Performs effectively as a team member, able to work well with others, open to receive and give feedback, and treats everyone with respect.
• Takes ownership of own work and behavior, accepts accountability for own actions, encourages solutions, and communicates status of work/projects.
• Follow all department quality standards/criteria. Raise concerns and issues to immediate manager.
• Able to understand and demonstrate Cambro company culture, display company core values (Safety, Quality, Respect, and Service).
• Understands department's key performance indicators and contributes to achieve these goals both individually and as a team.
• Other duties as needed or required.

Additional Responsibilities

• Keeps manager apprised of scholastic progress in assigned learning areas/topics; follows up on needed classes/credits.
• Must be able to work overtime as needed, remain flexible and open to possible schedule changes in order to meet business needs.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Driving a forklift may be required.
• Completion of basic electrical (Safety, AC/DC theory, use of multi-meter for 110, 220, and 480 volts)
• Completion of training on motor controls.
• Ability to use a respirator if needed as the position may be exposed to particulate levels at or exceeding the OSHA permissible exposure limit

Preferred Qualifications

• One-year certificate from a college or technical school
• Training on basic hydraulics
• Training on injection molding
• Basic training in welding and fabrication

Physical Demands

Sitting, walking, standing, bending at the neck, bending at the waist, squatting, climbing, kneeling, crawling, twisting at the neck and waist, repetitive use of hands, simple grasping, power grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling, reaching above and below the shoulder, carrying/lifting up to 50 lbs.

• Driving cars, trucks, forklifts and other equipment
• Working around equipment and machinery
• Exposure to excessive noise
• Exposure to dust, gas, fumes or chemicals
• Working at heights
• Use of special visual or auditory protective equipment
• Walking on uneven ground
• Operation of foot controls or repetitive foot movement
• Risk of exposure to bio-hazard while working such as: bloodborne pathogens, sewage, hospital waste, etc.

Ppe Requirements

• Safety glasses
• Utility gloves
• Steel-toe slip-resistant shoes
• Hardhat
• Hearing protection (e.g. ear plugs, ear muffs)
• Face shields
• Face covering (mask) in accordance with company policy.

Technician

Compensation Range

$19.72 - $22.00

Salary may vary based on experience.

CAMBRO is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.