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Redwood Materials - Maintenance Technician
Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Maintenance Technician to join our team at Redwood Materials. This role provides the opportunity to work in a high-growth company and play a critical role in our operations by providing quality maintenance support to maximize machine availability and uptime across various production teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Comply with all safety standards and maintain all required PPE.
- Perform routine inspections to identify potential issues and address them proactively.
- Work cross-functionally with Production, Engineering, EHS, Operations, and Health & Safety teams.
- Provide diagnostic, troubleshooting, preventive, and corrective maintenance services for Redwood's production facilities.
- Respond to corrective and unplanned maintenance tasks for production and facilities equipment.
- Log maintenance-specific KPIs.
- Review shift pass-downs and communicate where needed.
- Participate in LOTO/JHA's and job walks.
- Participate and complete all Company-sponsored training and compliance training.
Requirements:
- Able to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings.
- Experience with PLCs and Ladder diagrams preferred.
- Experience working with 480 VAC and lower voltages, wiring electrical cabinets.
- Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems preferred.
- Solid troubleshooting/problem-solving methodology.
- Understanding of the NEC codes and knowledge of NFPA 70E practices.
- Able to maintain a safe and clean working environment while adhering to company policies and industry standards.
- Familiar with using a CMMS.
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
- Proficient in working with spreadsheets, word processing, and computer-based applications.
- Ability to work well with engineering and production teams.
- Possess a passion for sustainability and making the world a better place.
Physical Requirements:
- Able to complete a respiratory fit test and respiratory medical evaluation.
- Able to wear a full-faced mask when required.
- Able to wear SCBA and/or supplied air.
- Able to work for extended periods, including up to a full shift, while wearing Tyvek suits, Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPR), and other personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Able to work in confined spaces.
- Able to climb both ladders and stairs.
- Able to operate and train on equipment such as forklifts, boom lifts, scissor lifts, and other specialized machinery.
- Able to remain standing for extended periods, exceeding 80% of the shift.
- Able to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
- Able to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
Working Conditions:
- Able to work in confined spaces and elevated heights.
- Work in diverse environments, both indoors and outdoors, year-round.
- Essential physical requirements, such as climbing, standing, stooping, or typing.
- May require the ability to work weekends, nights, or on-call shifts as part of the regular work schedule.
- Able to work in difficult working conditions which may include exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, and temperature extremes, for extended periods of time.
Education Preferences:
High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) is preferred.