Industrial Maintenance Technician

JOB TITLE:                               Maintenance Technician                            SHIFT:                                     7p.m. – 7 a.m. Two Week Rotation (Week 1 - Sun, Wed, Thurs         Week   2 –  Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat) DEPARTMENT:                     Maintenance                            REPORTS TO:                        Maintenance Manager COMPENSATION RANGE:  Starting Annual Pay $45,760 - $57,200 Overtime                                                   Up to $64,000 after 12 months OT and bonus   JOB SUMMARY:                                                         The maintenance technician position is responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems and processes to support the achievement of the site’s business goals and objectives.   ESSENTIAL TASKS & DUTIES:  Performs preventive maintenance on equipment and buildings. Troubleshoots and repairs mechanical and electrical problems. Observes machines in operation and uses diagnostic skills to locate and make repairs. Conducts equipment repairs in a timely manner in order to maintain operational efficiency. Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines. Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service. Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments. Performs light fabrication and welding as needed. Moves and installs machines and related equipment. Maintains building and related systems as required. Monitors the use of inventories of spare parts, maintenance supplies, and equipment hardware to maintain cost. Reviews the operation of plant equipment and systems constantly to minimize unplanned downtime, anticipates and solves problems in a timely manner, and identifies opportunities for improvement. Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties. ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES: Maintains good housekeeping. Follows all company and customer safety, health and environmental policies and procedures. Responds to change productively. Handles other duties as required.   QUALIFICATIONS:  Education & Experience:   High School Diploma or GED and five or more years maintenance experience in an industrial manufacturing environment required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.    Required Skills: Excellent problem-solving skills Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to interpret blueprints and schematics Strong planning and organizational skills Demonstrated ability to multi-task Good computer skills   Preferred Skills & Experience: Experience working with the following: Overhead cranes Industrial Furnaces I&C experience   PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 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 is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and rarely lift and/or move up to 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.     WORKING CONDITIONS:    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.   While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock when in the operations or laboratory areas.     The company offers an attractive compensation and benefits package for the right candidate. Pemco International is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/D/V.

Salary : $45,760 - $57,200