Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Unique Metal Fabrication (UMFI) is accepting applications for a Full-Time Maintenance Technician Position This is a day shift position working 6am to 4pm, Mondy – Friday. Competitive wages and excellent benefits. Benefits include medical, dental, paid vacation, paid holidays, paid life and AD&D insurance, boot vouchers, bonus program, and 401k.

POSITION SUMMARY - To ensure the continuous operation of the production facility by maintaining, trouble shooting, and repairing manufacturing equipment and facilities.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the maintenance and repair of all equipment and facilities
• Troubleshoots machines or equipment, replaces defective parts, and motors and adjusts equipment, as necessary.
• Diagnoses unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunctions and discusses machine operation variations with operators and management to correct problem or repair machine.
• Performs electrical troubleshooting.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, program listings, schematics, and mechanical and wiring diagrams.
• Wires electrical motors
• Proactive in detecting and correcting machine performance problems
• Performs all preventative and scheduled maintenance as assigned.
• Cleans and lubricates machine parts such as shafts, pulleys, gears and bearings or repairs machine belts and drive chain systems.
• Visually inspects and tests machinery and equipment. Ensures that all safety devices are installed and operational.
• Installs equipment and completes projects as assigned.
• Ensures that work is completed according to schedule.
• Follow all lock out/tag out procedures.
• Adhere to all Standard Operating Procedures and job instructions and take corrective actions when measures are out of specification.
• Accesses needed parts and tracks what is used according to established methods.
• Maintain constant communication with management.
• Be able to work overtime when required by business needs.
• Other duties as required, in order to meet business needs.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

· High School diploma or GED

· Two years' experience in troubleshooting and repairing equipment and working with automated systems in a production facility.

· Must be able to read and write English.

· Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and general instructions.

· Good verbal communication skills are required.

· Two-year technical in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Able to climb ladders and perform tasks on a ladder or at heights.
• Ability to maneuver in tight spaces.
• Be able to lift up to 50 pounds on a routine basis.
• Push / Pull up to 100 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Able to work in extreme temperature conditions (very hot or very cold)
• Able to walk and stand on hard surfaces for long periods of time.

Apply in person at 2888 North Rotary Terrace, Pittsburg, Kansas or send resume to hrd@umfi.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 45 per week

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $30