Machine Maintenance Technician

1st Shift - 5:30AM-3:30PM - Monday - Thursday

Plus Fridays and Weekends for possible overtime as needed

There is a possibility of being transferred to 2nd shift depending on experience level and business needs.

About us: MNP is an award-winning fastener manufacturer specializing in diameters from M3 to M24. Established in 1970, it is a family-owned business with core values of Humility, Integrity, Trust, Compassion and Dedication. MNP controls the complete manufacturing process from the annealing of the raw coiled steel through heading, rolling, heat treating, plating, coating, packaging, and distributing. Employees at MNP work together in teams yet work without constant supervision. MNP seeks to promote from within and offers training and development at all levels of the organization; 75% of all leadership positions are held by employees who were promoted from within.

About the role:The Maintenance Technician's purpose is ensure machinery in the plant runs efficiently and optimally. Maintenance technicians will have experience working in a variety of systems and know how to diagnose, maintain, and repair different types of machinery within hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical systems.

Responsibilities:

Visually inspect and tests machinery and equipment

Listens for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunction and discuss machine operation variations with supervisors or other maintenance workers to diagnose problem or repair machine

Dismantles defective machines and equipment and installs new or repaired parts

Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery

Installs and repairs electrical apparatus, such as transformers and wiring, and electrical and electronic components of machinery and equipment

Lays out, assembles, installs, and maintains pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, and repairs and replaces gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and related equipment

Repairs and maintains physical structure of establishment

Installs, programs, or repairs automated machinery and equipment such as programmable controllers

Set up and operate machine tools such as lathe, grinder, drill, and milling machine to repair or fabricate machine parts, jigs and fixtures, and tools

Operates cutting torch or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts

Fabricates and repairs counters, benches, partitions, and other wooden structures

Operates Hilo and diagnose Hilo problems

Essential skills required for success at MNP:

Adaptable / flexible

Life-long learning

Compassion

Communication

Listens well

Dedication

Dependable / reliable

Problem-solving

Humility

Follows directions

Self-motivation

Integrity

Honesty

Teamwork

Trust

Additional skills and/or experience required for success in the role:

Mechanically inclined

Able to use hand tools such as wrenches, screw drivers, etc.

Possess basic computer skills

Able to commit to perfect attendance during the training schedule

Able to read job instructions

Able to complete required paperwork

Able to stand, walk, bend, push, pull, lift, and sit as needed throughout the day

Able to communicate clearly and effectively

Benefits: Along with competitive pay, MNP offers employees BCBS medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life insurance, life insurance, flexible spending account, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k) and 401(k) match, discretionary profit-sharing. Aflac products are also available. Benefits listed here are optional and have a waiting period. Additional benefits include a health clinic (onsite in Utica) for employees and their families; optional employee wellness activities include managing and tracking diabetes, blood pressure, and weight control; onsite, personalized retirement counseling; employee referral bonuses and employment of friends and families; access to tickets for Jimmy John's Field; volunteer opportunities include Gleaners, Suite Dreams, Veterans Support activities, Blessings in a Backpack, food and clothing drives, and others; employee recognition includes anniversaries, birthdays, and special events; employee discounts on autos, cell phones, and others; employee social activities include Detroit Tigers opening day, Fat Tuesday, ice cream/popsicles, picnics, team meetings, team outings, one-on-one with the president, and many more.

This job description is not intended to be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the company. We are an equal opportunity employer and a second chance employer. We give consideration for employment to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and any other related State or Federal protected classes or characteristics

Additional skills and/or experience required for success in the role:

Able to pass a pre-employment, post-offer physical, drug screen

Able to pass a background check