Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

This Position Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor

Primary Function of Position:

Assist and perform inspection, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of mobile equipment and facilities/manufacturing equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

1. Perform mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and general building repairs.
2. Perform routine inspections, preventative maintenance, and repairs on cranes, compressors, welders, and other shop tools used to manufacture large construction and mining equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Licensed or certified electrician would be a plus.
• Knowledge of high voltage/AC (120, 230, 277, and 480 volt) experience or knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and DC electric.
• Demonstrated mechanical ability and/or aptitude to perform heavy equipment assembly repair and maintenance (forklifts, press brakes, cranes).
• Troubleshooting experience with welders, MIG guns, and other small tools.
• Ability to perform simple repair welds.
• Must have basic knowledge of reading and writing and be able to read and understand warning and safety regulations.
• Knowledge of plumbing (PVC, Copper, and Black Pipe) is a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be capable of standing, bending, and climbing for long periods of time.
• Must be capable of lifting up to forty pounds. Situations may require operating equipment to lift miscellaneous parts.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Able to work in various weather conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually high.
• Some duties will require the employee to work in high places on a lift.

HAZARDS

There are inherent risks with crane operation and normal hazards with heavy equipment manufacturing. It is critical to adhere to all safety regulations:

• High voltage electrical hazards.
• Hazards associated with high-speed machines, rotating blades, and gears.
• Dangers while working on ladders and man lifts.