What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician position at The Lee Group?

Job Description

Position Title : Maintenance Technician

Location : Newport News, VA

Pay : Commensurate with experience, target range is $25 - 30 / hr

Shift : 2nd (1 : 30pm - 10 : 30pm) and 3rd (10pm - 7am) shifts available

Overview : Repairs and maintains production equipment consisting of components such as hydraulics, pneumatics, electronics and general mechanical. We are looking for someone who works on conveyors, motors, gearboxes, bearings, 480VAC motors. Some TIG welding is preferred.

Responsibilities of Maintenance Technician :

Oils and greases production equipment, as necessary, to keep the equipment functioning optimally.
Troubleshoots and repairs production equipment malfunctions reported to maintenance by line supervisors.
Inspects and maintains all production equipment as necessary and as scheduled.
Operates drills, saws, grinders, welding apparatus, presses and a variety of manual tools to repair and maintain production equipment.
Monitors and maintains building and grounds functions such as plumbing, general electrical wiring, and painting.
Test operates production machinery before and after repairs are made. Machinery including, but not limited to, mixers, saws, conveyors, box makers, sealers, fryers, freezers, Raytheon machine, fork-lifts, separators and baggers.
Responsible for communication of progress of repair work, potential problems and general functioning to line supervisors and incoming maintenance shifts.
Writes up and submits to proper personnel, requests for parts as necessary to facilitate repairs and maintenance.
Records and maintains all relevant maintenance work completed and keeps a logbook of daily activities.
Coordinates maintenance efforts with outside machinery technicians to facilitate expedient and proper repair.
Makes equipment adjustments as requested by line supervisors to assist machine operators with accurate functioning of precision production equipment.

Qualifications of Maintenance Technician :

High school diploma or GED

Three or more years of related mechanical experience and / or specific welding, hydraulic, pneumatic or electrical training required.

Ability to read, speak clearly, and understand detailed written and verbal instructions given in English.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, area, circumference, and volume and apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations.

Must be able to follow standardized written directions.

Must demonstrate ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel; and smell.

Frequently required to sit and talk or hear.

Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Must occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.

Must have specific vision abilities to include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Environment for Maintenance Technician :

Plant Environment : the plant work environment will expose the employee to loud noise, food grade dust & odors, moving & vibrating machinery, heavy equipment, powered industrial trucks, heights, traffic, anhydrous ammonia, oil, electricity. The employee may be exposed to adverse weather conditions including extreme cold (50 degrees F), heat (80 degrees F), rain, snow, dust, smoke and odors.

Maintenance Department / Shop : environment has dust, grease and dirt along with fumes from cutting, grinding and welding.

Allergens found inside the plant include : fish, shellfish, nuts, eggs, wheat, soy, milk and coconut. This position assists various levels of management from VP to 1st Line Supervisor to assure training, understanding and compliance to Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations.

Physical Requirements of Maintenance Technician :

Requires walking, sitting, talking, listening, bending, squatting, climbing ladders, and using hands for handling and operating tools. May require lifting, pushing, pulling, or moving up to 40 pounds.

The Lee Group is driven by our purpose and passion – aligning talent, growing businesses and changing lives! That’s what the right job can mean for a family and what the right employees can mean for a business.

We get up every day and come to work for one reason : putting the right people in the right seats.

We are guided by our core values :

We are purpose driven to change people’s lives.

We are approachable and genuine, with a great sense of fun.

We are authentic straight shooters, unafraid of the truth.

We get it, our business, and our customers.

We get it right!

Work with us and we will put over 50 years of experience to work for you!

The Lee Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

All applicants must be willing to submit to pre-employment screenings including drug tests and criminal background checks.

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Salary : $25 - $30

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