Maintenance Technician

About the role

What we need

We have an exciting opportunity for an Industrial Maintenance Technician. This role will be responsible for ensuring that regularly scheduled maintenance and repairs are completed to maintain the conveyor system at peak production as well as maintaining the overall facilities of the building. This is an excellent opportunity if you would like to make a difference and take our trusted brands to the next level. This position reports directly to the Operations Manager.

Responsibilities

• Perform regularly scheduled daily and monthly preventative maintenance on conveyor systems including grease fittings, oil changes, and clearing debris.
• Utilize material handling equipment (MHE) to clear jams on conveyor in locations that are not easily accessible.
• Troubleshoot to promptly correct any problems causing interruption of production related to the conveyor system.
• Troubleshoot, monitor, and repair PLC. Use computer for PLC trouble shooting as well as parts research/ordering-completing necessary paperwork and maintaining necessary files for vendor, parts, and repair record keeping.
• Troubleshoot conveyor issues, to include adjusting pulleys for belts, determining if the correct electrical voltage is running to conveyor, etc.
• Assist with building facility maintenance issues as needed to include plumbing, heating/HVAC and minor cosmetic repairs and maintenance.
• Provide support by assisting with battery changes and repairs to MHE as needed.
• Assist with trash and pallet collection and separation as needed.
• Additional responsibilities to be determined as business needs arise.

Requirements & Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• At least 3 years' experience preferred.
• MUST have experience working with conveyor systems and powered equipment in a distribution or manufacturing environment.
• Must have general fabrication experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and electrical schematics.
• Ability to read an electrical voltmeter to properly determine voltage available.
• Welding a plus.
• Forklift and material handling repair experience a plus.
• Experience with pneumatic and hydraulic valves a plus.
• Must provide your own base tools. The company will provide specialty tools.
• Efficient planning, prioritization, and implementation of detailed instruction.
• Ability to properly communicate to management via documented forms or with effective and complete oral or written communication.
• Ability to complete assignments in time allotted.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays when required.

Physical Requirements

Ability to

• Lift up to 50 pounds on occasion. Team lift/support available.
• Bend and twist frequently.
• Grip, reach, and pinch with arms and hands frequently.
• Squat, kneel, balance, and climb occasionally.
• Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

Benefits & Perks

Insurance

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Supplemental Life/AD&D
• Voluntary Accident
• Voluntary Critical Illness
• Company paid Long-Term Disability
• Company paid Basic Life/AD&D

Time Off

• 7 total holidays
• Generous PTO policy

Retirement

• 401k (Traditional and/or Roth options)
• 401k company matching