What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician- 3rd Shift position at VLS Environmental Solutions?
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The Plant Maintenance Technician is responsible for daily and preventative maintenance during third shift to cover the needs of facilitating root cause machine shutdowns at our Gray Court, SC Site. This includes the need to support operations during high demand times to ensure the success of the business.
Responsibilities:
- Identify and record root causes to machine shutdowns to minimize down time.
- Facilitates the safe use of an oxylance to clear metal jams.
- Initiate, recommend, or provide solutions through designated channels.
- Verify the implementation of solutions.
- Works with plant management to plan periodic maintenance and ensure correct parts are ordered for all equipment
- Perform daily preventative maintenance on equipment as needed (Includes Facility, Mechanical, and heavy machinery)
- Clean areas of accumulation and sweep floor areas with forklift.
- Serve as needed for facility and functional support / Operate forklift for daily operation needs when short staffed
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Comply with all company policies and procedures
- Identify safety hazards in the workplace.
- Possess a fundamental knowledge of plant equipment, troubleshooting & how to repair if necessary – including but not limited to pneumatics, hydraulics, machining, fabricating, and welding.
- Audit Switch gear panels for error codes causing disruption to production.
- Be an effective communicator, verbal, email, and text.
- Must comply with all Environmental Management System (EMS) policies and procedures
- Safety (OSHA) experience preferred
Requirements:
- High School Graduate or equivalent
- 3-5 years' experience of maintenance background
- Must be able to work 3rd shift-9:30pm – 6:00am
- Must be willing to work flexible hours/shifts to support business needs (may include occasional weekends or holidays)
- Experience with basic welding preferred
- Experience with heavy equipment (forklift, front loader, etc.)
- Extensive hand/ power tool experience preferred
- Basic math, reading comprehension and writing skills
- Work long hours doing repetitive motions in any weather
- Dependable
- Manages time effectively
- Must be willing to help in other departments as needed
- Ability to work independently or as a team
- Must pass background check and drug screening
- Ability to lift 50 lbs, bend, kneel, and work from heights
Req Benefits:
At VLS our employees are the core of our business. As such, we value our employees' physical, mental, and financial wellbeing by providing first class, high value benefits and resources that are centered around a proper work-life balance.
Physical and Mental Wellbeing: VLS is committed to supporting our employees' physical and mental health by providing:
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - Based on each employee's need, we offer various high quality, low-premium medical, dental and vision plans, which include our first-in-class concierge service (available in Spanish) and 2nd MD Offering.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Healthcare Saving Accounts (HSA) - Set aside pre-tax money to use toward your health care spending. VLS provides an employer contribution to all HSA accounts.
Time Off - We offer 11 (eleven) company-paid holidays, in addition to our paid time off and voluntary time off plans.
Employee Assistance Program - 24/7 assistance and counseling services that are 100% confidential and free to all employees and their dependents.
Telemedicine - All employees and dependents receive free virtual visits by licensed practitioners any time, any day...including holidays!
Financial and Retirement Planning: At VLS we offer the following to assist our employees with planning around their finances and saving for retirement:
401(k) - Generous 401(k) matching program after 90 days of employment. VLS will match up to 5% of your pay every pay period. Matching contributions are 100% vested immediately.
Life and Disability Insurance - Employer-paid life insurance, along with short-term and long-term disability coverage provided to all full-time employees.
Voluntary Life Protection Plans - Employees and their dependents can elect coverage in our voluntary life/add, critical illness, hospital indemnity and accident plans.
Rewards and Recognition Programs - We celebrate our employees! From birthdays to anniversaries and other various milestones/achievements, we have programs in place to recognize our employees.
Financial Planning - Free One on One financial planning with a certified Financial Planner/Coach.
Employee Discount - Employee Discount Program for savings on everyday goods and services at various retailers throughout the US.
