Position Description :

The Maintenance Technician works on all aspects of maintenance for the facility. The Maintenance Technicians focus is

to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of the equipment while maintaining a safe and cost controlled work

environment.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Attend all scheduled safety, department, and company meetings as required.
• Follow and enforce company safety polices and safe work practices at all times to ensure safety of self and

others

Repair, service, and inspect facility equipment and property

o Overhead Cranes

o Production machinery

o Material handling equipment

o Building and components

o Ground operated machinery

o Driveways and facility grounds

Research and conform to original equipment manufacturers (OEM) maintenance specifications (as closely as

possible)

o Deviations from the OEM specifications must be approved by the Facility Manager

• Keep detailed and accurate maintenance records in accordance with SPS Quality Policy in SAP PM
• Maintain and organized and clean maintenance shop
• Comply with all SPS policies and OSHA guidelines that impact the maintenance department (not limited to the

following) : o Lock out / Tag out

o Lock out / Tag out

o Safety Data Sheets

• Train and coach new Maintenance personnel
• Procure parts and supplies to ensure equipment up-time.
• Maintain and report expenses for department within budgetary guidelines

Physical & Work Requirements :

Working In a yard or warehouse facility within OSHA guidelines; conditions may be heated and / or unheated,

dusty and noisy; steel-toed boots required daily

Facility is a multiple shift operation. Must possess the ability to work a flexible schedule and be on-call at

various times including possible weekends and holidays.

• Fast-paced moderately stressful, constantly changing day to day work environment
• Ability to stand, walk, or be mobile for up to eight hours per shift. Capable of ascending and descending material

handling equipment

• Ability to lift up to 51 pounds as needed. Pushing, pulling, or carrying up to 50 pounds
• Above ground repairs often involving personal lifting equipment (platforms or extendable booms).
• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts or chemicals.
• Wear proper PPE at all times (as described in company policy).

Required Background, Competencies & Expertise :

• High school diploma or GED
• Three years of related maintenance experience
• Detail-oriented and excellent observational skills
• Proven experience operating material handling equipment
• Ability to read and understand prints, documents, and / or drawings
• Knowledge of electricity (110, 230, and 460 voltage), hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanics.
• Basic computer skills (data entry and equipment research)
• Valid driver’s license
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Safety Orientation
• Achievement orientation
• Responsibility
• Teamwork
• Persistence

Preferred Background, Competencies & Expertise :

• Knowledge of ISO 9001 : 2015 Quality Procedures
• Technical school or equivalent training or equivalent work experience
• Certificate of Electrical Safety (COES)
• Learning agility
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing
• Continuous improvement / quality management

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

EEO / AA Minorities / Female / Disabilities / Veterans

Last updated : 2024-07-02