Maintenance Technician--Manufacturing

Graver Technologies LLC

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings-which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway- you'll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We're committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone's empowered to be their best.

Summary/Objective

Responsible for properly maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing all manufacturing plant equipment in a fast-paced environment. Plant equipment includes, but is not limited to, chemical processing, product packaging, and water/wastewater treatment equipment associated with production as well as facilities associated with buildings and infrastructure.

Essential Functions

• Maintain and repair all production equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance to production equipment.
• Organize and maintain an organized maintenance shop
• Maintain spare parts inventory list and organize inventory
• Interact with Engineer & Production Team; coordinate jobs/projects on a daily basis
• Review all work orders and complete all required work.
• Make recommendations on equipment replacement.
• Manage contractors performing repairs and improvements to the facility:
• Create scope of work, receive quotes and manage.
• Call in/guide Contractors to repair break downs to minimize down time
• Prepare Purchase Orders for vendors
• Complete and document the following inspections/exercises:
• Monthly Fire Extinguisher, Sprinkler System Inspections; maintain records.
• Will also perform maintenance on related equipment, such as pumps, motors, PLC, control panels, conveyors, bag sealers, screw feeders, mills, centrifuge, agitators, chemical process vessels, level sensors, actuated valves.

Safety/Quality

Must adhere to and demonstrate safe work practices, including wearing required PPE and following safe work practices.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma (or GED).
• 5 years maintenance experience in an industrial manufacturing environment. Experience with troubleshooting, repairing, replacing and installing some of the listed components / related equipment is required; strong preference for experience in most, if not all components.
• Knowledgeable of industrial manufacturing equipment (piping, pumps, blowers, valves)
• Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical drawings
• General plumbing knowledge and working experience with pipe fitting and pipe fitting tools is strongly preferred
• Working experience with line breaks involving chemicals (acids, bases, flammables)
• General electrical knowledge and working experience with single phase and low voltage control wiring is strongly preferred
• General instrument/controls knowledge and ability to pinpoint equipment operational issues to mechanical or electrical or instrument controls so as to reach out to the proper resource.
• Working experience with pneumatics and hydraulics
• Detail oriented with demonstrated analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to speak, understand, read, and write English

Additional Requirements and Responsibilities

• Must possess manual dexterity and the ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to work in plant with multiple levels requiring ascending steps, ladders and working on decks / roofs.
• Will enter confined spaces through existing manways
• Ability to be certified for respirator use
• Ability to operate powered industrial equipment including forklifts and manlifts
• Must have a housekeeping mindset and keep work areas organized and clean, auditing maintenance worksite conditions routinely to ensure organization and cleanliness
• Must be able to support after-hour repairs; will be required to carry company cell phone as needed to troubleshoot repair issues over the phone or in-person when needed.

• Salary for this role is $27 - $33 / hr, based on experience.
• Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.