Maintenance Technician

Qualifications & Requirements

The Maintenance Technician I is responsible for safely performing emergency and preventative repairs to plant machinery and infrastructure. The Maintenance Technician responds to the needs of the production supervisor in the event of an unplanned production line breakdown. The Maintenance Technician - effectively utilizes manpower and equipment to complete repairs in a timely manner, thereby contributing to the productivity and customer satisfaction.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

(To include the following, others may be assigned)

• Responsible for safely performing emergency and preventative repairs to plant machinery and infrastructure.
• Responsible for responding to work instructions from the Maintenance Group Leader, respond to emergency or breakdown calls. Diagnosing problems, dismantling and replacing defective or worn parts, testing of all repairs after replacement before turning over to the machine operator.
• Responsible for performing assigned preventive maintenance, cut weld and fabricate as needed on projects.
• Responsible for limited electrical work, No energized work may be performed by a Maintenance Technician
• Responsible for responding to the needs of the production supervisor in the event of an emergency breakdown. Effectively utilizes manpower and equipment to complete repairs in a timely manner.
• Responsible for the cleanup of Maintenance and work areas where repairs are performed.
• Responsible for the safe and prudent use of company equipment and tools. Also, ensures a safe work environment by utilizing Lock-out/Tag-out procedures and reporting any unsafe condition.
• Responsible for the inventory of maintenance supplies. Informs the Maintenance Group Leader and or Maintenance Assistant when supplies have been removed from stock and require replenishment. Provides ordering information for replenishment of stock.
• Responsible for utilizing the Work Order system both in entering work orders and completing work orders, as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor or Maintenance Planner.
• Reports to the Maintenance Group Leader or Production Leader during off-shifts and weekends.
• Other duties include but are not limited to, plumbing concrete work, digging and climbing to elevated heights.
• Responsible for understanding and complying with the fundamental principles associated with the Quality and Environmental Management System in place at Metal Coaters of Georgia.
• Communicates daily with internal personnel from Production and Quality Control in order to assist in resolving problems and achieving company goals.

Additional information

If (in the event of an abnormal occurrence) an employee feels uncomfortable, unsure or unable to safely correct an issue, that employee must contact a member of plant leadership for assistance prior to attempting to correct the issue

Qualification Requirements

• To perform satisfactorily in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Maintenance Tech B's must pass welding and cutting safety tests.
• Must pass arch flash test and able to startup line from cold start.
• Knowledge of all locations of E-Stops and crane disconnects.
• Have a basic knowledge of PC's operating systems.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.