Maintenance Technician

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Operations Manager, the Maintenance Technician performs general maintenance, repair, and upkeep on equipment, buildings, and the facility grounds. These responsibilities will follow company guidelines, policies, and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs general maintenance and repairs on office, manufacturing and lab facilities, to include access and overhead doors, dock equipment, and other building system equipment, ventilation, water heaters, plumbing, lavatories, etc., and basic electrical repairs.
• Performs minor repairs and preventive maintenance according to procedures on dust collection units, air compressors, lift trucks, and production machinery and equipment such as manual lathes and mills, CNC lathes and mills, press brakes, pneumatic shears, rollers, MIG/TIG welders, drill presses, pneumatic tools, etc., to ensure minimal downtime of machinery and equipment.
• Manages facility and manufacturing services such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, waste and recycling, metal recycling, machinery services, compressed air, outside contracting, etc.
• Monitors inventory of maintenance and cleaning supplies and reorders as needed.
• Monitors recycling activities for paper, cardboard, and metal according to procedures.
• Monitors and supports compliance with appropriately disposing of all chemical, hazardous, and non-hazardous waste.
• Develops and maintains a preventative maintenance program that includes a scheduled downtime plan for all critical machinery to promote uptime.
• Participates and supports company event set-up and teardown
• Completes and maintains all required paperwork, records, documents, etc.
• Follows and complies with all safety and work rules and regulations.
• Maintains and supports departmental housekeeping standards.
• Completes and supports special projects as assigned.
• Performs any other associated job-related duties as assigned by management.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to carry out and follow instructions
• Ability to lead and support continuous improvement efforts
• Works well with team members to increase overall throughput, collaborative
• Ability to identify and solve problems
• Ability to manage short and long-term projects
• Understanding applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements and other related safety policies and best practices.

Required Characteristics:

• Dependable
• Positive attitude and people skills

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Forklift certification
• Proven experience in logistics, supply chain, or a related field.
• Proficient computer skills: ERP system, Microsoft Office

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to reach, bend, twist, and squat
• Ability to move quickly
• Excellent vision: including depth & color perception, distance, ability to adjust focus
• Prolonged periods standing
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to work on unforgiving surfaces
• Must be able to work in hot and cold climates and an environment with many noises and odors.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential duties of the job.

Benefits Include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k with Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time

Compensation:

• This position starts at $32.00 per hour commensurate with experience