Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

POSITION/TITLE: Maintenance Technician

DEPARTMENT: Maintenance

REPORTS TO: Maintenance Supervisor

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Perform highly diversified duties to install and maintain and enhance production machines and equipment and ensure the facilities are operating safely and efficiently.
• Provide emergency and unscheduled repairs at multiple facilities during production times and perform scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during service.
• Perform mechanical skills including, but not limited to; mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, trouble shooting and repair of production machines, installation of equipment, carpentry, servicing and maintaining HVAC equipment.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals for proper installation and maintenance. Evaluate and interpret work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Diagnose problems and be capable of making decisions to replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments to ensure equipment can be operated safely.
• Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment and store facilities.
• Perform a variety of plumbing, maintenance and carpentry functions.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, material handling equipment, heavy equipment, balers, compactors, and tow motors while performing duties.
• Detect faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas. Be aware of customer traffic and respect customer interests.
• Perform all other duties as assigned or needed.
• Must be on call for a weekend occasionally (possibly every 8 weeks or so)

SUPPLEMENTAL JOB:

• General housekeeping of work areas
• Care and organization of service vehicle

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Requires a high school diploma/GED
• Must have general knowledge of general repair and equipment maintenance.
• Must be highly motivated and be able to work independently.
• Must be capable of reading and writing to interpret instruction manuals and work orders.
• Must have valid driver's license.
• Must be able to lift and move objects up to 75 pounds consistently with heavier weight necessary at times.
• Must be capable of standing or walking for long periods of time.
• Must be capable of driving to multiple locations and or driving for long periods of time.
• Must be capable of climbing ladders to repair equipment or replace light.
• Must be capable of working on roof tops.

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