Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Employment Status: Full-Time

Classification: Non-Exempt

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday Second Shift (4:00 pm to 2:00 am )

Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Pay: $25-$30/hour

Position Summary: Responsible for repairs and maintenance of machinery including but not limited to motors, conveyor systems, and production equipment. Uses hand tools, power tools, along with precision measuring and testing instruments to complete tasks. Diagnosis and repairs 480v, 220v, 120v, and low voltage electrical systems.

Essential Functions

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

• Ensures production downtime is minimized through effective troubleshooting, diagnosis and repair of machinery. Identifies downtime cause and finds solution(s) to prevent reoccurrence when applicable.

• Maintains accurate and up to date records of equipment, materials used and time required. Tracks, maintains and performs preventative maintenance of production, assembly and testing equipment. Makes minor repairs to tools and equipment as needed and notify proper personnel of required major maintenance.

• Performs weekly preventative maintenance assignments while prioritizing workload. Completes all listed check points and notifies supervisor if any deviations were deemed appropriate. Adheres to all safety and quality procedures.

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

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

• Recommends possible process improvements that will increase efficiencies and production quality.

• Keeps plant equipment and building in good working order including responsible for lubrication, plumbing, electrical fabrication, hydraulics, welding and carpentry.

• Communicates with other maintenance staff passing down relevant information to ensure smooth workflow. Confers 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

• At least one year experience in the maintenance field required.

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

• Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting experience preferred.

• Fabrication experience is preferred.

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

• Functional knowledge of manufacturing process equipment is required.

• Knowledge of tools, instrumentation, and test equipment.

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

• Strong knowledge of Variable Frequency Drives (VFD).

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are required.

• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills.

• Safe forklift and pallet jack operating skills are required.

• Skilled in reading blueprints and schematics.

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

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

• 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 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.

Salary : $25 - $30