Manufacturing Technician - 1st Shift

Performs general maintenance involving mechanics, carpentry, plumbing and electrical on buildings, HVAC, small machinery, heating, plumbing and vehicles.

Essential duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Repair and replace parts on mechanical equipment involved in fabrication/machine shop environment.
• Assists with installation of machinery and building wiring.
• Repair building, construct bins, shop benches, partitions, make crates, repair and replace electrical switches and small motor controls, replace fuses and lighting equipment, put in drop cords, etc.
• Run basic machinery such as saws, presses, welders, etc., necessary to perform repairs.
• Use basic electrical test equipment.
• Operate and maintain heating system.
• Monitors and reacts in a timely manner to routine demand maintenance requirements. Troubleshoots equipment stoppages and reacts accordingly.
• Determines by regular inspection, the repair and maintenance work necessary to prevent breakdowns. Utilizes various mechanical and electrical test equipment to identify and troubleshoot problems.
• Diagnose and remedy troubles, repair and replace equipment and apparatus and communicates the current status of equipment to the Production Manager and appropriate Department Supervisor.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

Perform this job successfully, the employee 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.