Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Employment Status: Full-Time

Classification: Non-Exempt

Work Schedule: Second Shift (2:00 pm to 10:00 pm)

Reports to: Maintenance Manager

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Travel: Occasional to run company errands

Pay: $29.95/hour

Position Summary: Responsible for repairs and maintenance of machinery and mechanical equipment, such as engines, motors, conveyor systems, and production machines and equipment, using hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring and testing instruments. Must have experience with 480v three phase.

Essential Functions

• Remain attentive to potential safety hazards and make appropriate repairs to maintain OSHA compliance. Responsible for keeping work areas clean and orderly while applying 5S techniques.

• Ensure production downtime is minimized through effective trouble shooting, diagnosis and repair of machinery. Identify downtime cause and find solution to prevent reoccurrence when applicable.

• Maintain accurate and up to date records of equipment, materials used and time required. Track, maintain and perform preventative maintenance of production, assembly and testing equipment. During this process make minor repairs to tools and equipment as needed and notify proper personnel of required major maintenance.

• Complete weekly preventative maintenance assignments while properly prioritizing workload. Execute all listed check points and notify supervisor if any deviations were deemed appropriate. Perform quality work using sound judgment that is reasonable to task being performed while adhering to all safety and quality procedures.

• Complete assigned building maintenance tasks including but not limited to required plumbing, electrical, and HVAC repairs.

• Responsible for fabrication, installation, and troubleshooting of plant equipment.

• Complete assigned projects, being attentive and solutions driven and recommending possible process improvements that will increase efficiencies and production quality.

• Become and remain proficient in skills required to keep plant equipment and building in good working order including lubrication, plumbing, electrical (high voltage 480 3 phase), fabrication, hydraulics, welding and carpentry. Become and remain knowledgeable of plant equipment.

• Establish and maintain positive relationships in the workplace by communicating in a respectful and professional manner. Actively communicate with other maintenance staff passing down relevant information to ensure smooth workflow. Confer with production staff to solve maintenance issues as necessary.

Other Duties

• Assists Engineering and outside contractors in the design, installation, and update of new or existing equipment.

• Conducts technical or research work as needed.

• Performs other Maintenance Technician duties as assigned.

This is not meant to be a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, and responsibilities. These items may change, or new items may be assigned with or without notice.

Experience and Education Requirements

• Technical certificate in a maintenance related field such as electrical or mechanical or equivalent experience in maintenance preferred.

• One to two years experience in the maintenance field required.

• Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting experience preferred.

• Fabrication experience is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA’s) Required

• Working knowledge of industrial, mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic control systems.

• Knowledge of basic tools utilized for equipment and facility maintenance.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are required.

• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills.

• Ability to self-motivate and work without direct supervision.

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

• Ability to operate a forklift and pallet jack.

• Strong ability to follow safe work practices.

• Ability to work as part of a team.

• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.

• Ability to use Microsoft Office, other computer programs, and technology.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Modified “light duty” restrictions may be arranged as needed and when available for job-related injuries or illnesses.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk on normal surfaces and sit; use hands for writing and keyboarding. The employee is occasionally required to lift, carry up to 35 lbs., push over 100 lbs. in a team situation stand, stoop, bend, walk on uneven surfaces, reach/stretch, and climb ladders. Specific vision abilities required by this job include visual acuity sufficient to read a computer screen and paper documents. Acute hearing is necessary for phone and in-person communication with fellow employees and other contacts.

Working Conditions

This position typically functions in a Production/Warehouse environment with occasional trips into the lab areas. There is some travel to other sites as needed. There will be exposure to moderate noise levels, fumes, dust, chemicals, heat/cold, and allergens especially in the warehouse, production, and travel environments.

EEO Policy Statement:

Gusmer Enterprises, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Gusmer will also consider requests for reasonable accommodations made by applicants and employees on an individualized basis, including those based on disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, where such accommodations do not impose an undue burden on the business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $29.95 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30