About this role
The maintenance technician maintain, repair and install equipment using safe and effective problem-solving techniques on an ongoing basis
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Maintain all mechanical aspects of plant and yard equipment
• Communicate with supervisor on parts inventories and supplies
• Other duties as assigned
Pay range: $23.00- $39.00, depending on experience and skills.
Why You'll Love Working Here
• Competitive pay with shift differential
• Strong benefits package including:
• Medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD
• PTO + paid holidays
• Pension
• PPE provided
• Boot reimbursement
Basic Qualifications:
Other Required Qualifications:
• Basic understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyor and auger systems, power tools, overhead cranes, welding and fabrication, SMAW, GMAW, plasma torch, oxy/acetylene cutting, and wheeled vehicle repair and operation (including yard tractors, forklifts, aerial lifts, skid steers, and wheel loaders)
• Basic understanding of lockout/tagout (LO/TO) procedures
• Basic understanding of Hot work permit procedures
• Basic understanding of Confined space procedures
• Able to operate heavy equipment; i.e., forklifts, bobcats, aerial lifts, cranes and yard tractors (trucks)
• Ability to troubleshoot minor electrical issues and repair
• Ability to understand and follow direction
• Ability to read and understand parts diagrams in order to assemble/disassemble miscellaneous equipment
• Ability to work independently
• Committed to safety, customer satisfaction, first time quality and efficiency
• Computer skills. Experience using CMMS/IFS
Preferred Qualifications:
• Two-five (2-5) years' experience as a maintenance technician in a heavy industrial environment
• Two (2) year technical school degree
Physical Requirements:
• Plant/Yard: Move minimum of 50lbs., spatial awareness/depth perception, walk, climb, bend at the waist, reach, forceful use of hand tools, vocal projection
Work Environment:
• Plant/Yard: All types of weather conditions (year-round, Mid-west and Northeast), dirt/dust, noise from heavy machinery/vehicles, vibrations from machinery and vehicles, loud noises, little to no climate control, varying amounts of light, stairs, narrow walkways