Maintenance Technician

Arglass Furnace is a fresh startup entering this market as a new innovative disrupter of the norm in glass manufacturing. Arglass plans to be the plant of choice for the spirits and beverage industries. As the first new glass plant in America in over a generation, Arglass is born to serve those customers whose needs for flexibility, efficiency and customization are not being met by legacy U.S. manufacturers or foreign glass suppliers. The plant has been designed by considering the best available proven technology and layout to provide high quality, highly flexible and efficient production.

We are seeking an Maintenance Technician to join the team in Valdosta, GA

Status of hire: Full time

Industry: Glass container manufacturing

Reports to: Head of Maintenance

Responsibilities:

• This person should possess expert knowledge of how to problem solve real word maintenance issues in real time.
• Must be responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of all equipment in the plant.
• Must have knowledge of circuit boards, industrial/manufacturing equipment, hand tools, power tools and other industrial systems.
• Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical and electronic principles.
• Operate safely according to safety standards and practices.
• Repair, installation or maintenance activities.
• Monitor work areas or procedures to ensure compliance with safety procedures.
• Inspect completed work to ensure proper functioning.
• Measure distances or dimensions.
• Confer with coworkers to coordinate work activities.
• Inspect systems to determine if they are operating properly.
• Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
• Maintain work equipment or machinery.
• Operate welding equipment.
• Interpret blueprints, specifications, or diagrams to inform installation, development or operation activities.
• Document operational activities.
• Maintain repair or maintenance records.
• Install programs onto computer or computer-controlled equipment.
• Explain use of products or services.
• Develop equipment or component configurations
• Requisition materials and supplies, such as tools, equipment, or replacement parts.
• Inspect, test, and measure completed work, using devices such as hand tools or gauges to verify conformance to standards or repair requirements.
• Examine objects, systems, or facilities and analyze information to determine needed installations, services, or repairs.
• Monitor tool and part inventories and the condition and maintenance of shops to ensure adequate working conditions.
• Perform skilled repair or maintenance operations, using equipment such as hand or power tools, hydraulic presses or shears, or welding equipment.
• Develop or implement electronic maintenance programs or computer information management systems.
• Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment consistent with Arglass policies and procedures while striving for zero accidents.
• Maintain an effective working relationship within a functional area and with other departments ensuring effective and timely communication.
• Partner with other departments to resolve issues and create new solutions
• Train and develop other personnel
• Help create a dynamic, results-oriented and fulfilling company culture based on teamwork
• Promote Arglass’ culture of Flexibility, Efficiency and Sustainability in all areas of the company
• Commitment to improving operational management systems, processes, and best practices.

Requirements:

• 5 years of equivalent experience or education.
• Certification in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Maintenance highly preferred
• Technical Education or equivalent work experience required
• Minimum 1 years glass experience preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar position preferred.
• Fluency in English required.
• Fluency in Spanish preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to traverse steps without assistance.
• Must be able to verbally communicate in potentially loud environments
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs unassisted.
• Must be able to get into confined spaces without difficulty
• Strong team-working skills and the ability to operate effectively in a cross-functional team.
• Vision: Must be able to make visual recognition of the working environment.
• Environment: Exposures encountered such as: hazardous materials, loud noise, and extreme heat.
• Hearing: Must be able to hear team members, alarms, mechanical sounds, and sounds of personnel distress
• Essential physical requirements such as climbing, bending, reaching, standing, stooping or typing.
• Standing and walking throughout a 12-hour shift.