This position performs day-to-day maintenance and upkeep on all facilities, grounds and equipment. The primary role is to support the production areas and keep all equipment in safe and good working order.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs day-to-day maintenance as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Responds to equipment downtime issues in a timely manner and identifies problems.
• Conducts proactive and preventative care maintenance by identifying issues before concerns or breakdowns occur.
• Records and documents all related repairs and parts issues as needed.
• Reviews current assets and determines reliability and or performance concerns for attention.
• Must be able to perform duties in a work order-based system.
• Maintains all regulatory compliance related to facilities, grounds and equipment.
• Assists in facilities maintenance as needed.
• Trains maintenance technicians
• Recognizes and knows the function of most plant equipment
• Operates all lifts and forklifts
• Assists and help lead emergency repairs and breakdowns
• Answers more advanced troubleshooting calls without assistance
• Shows initiative in pointing out ideas for continuous improvement
• Complies with all Safety rules and regulations, including:
  • Compliance with all written safety procedures, policies, and work practices.
  • Reports all incidents including injuries and illnesses, near misses, property damage, chemical spills and fires to your supervisor immediately.
  • Participates in safety meetings, training, and committees.
  • Reports all hazards, unsafe conditions or unsafe behaviors to your supervisor.
  • Intervenes with co-workers when unsafe behaviors are observed.
  • Intervene whenever unsafe conditions and unsafe acts are observed and reinforce safe behavior when observed.
  • Participates in weekly Safety Toolbox Talks
  • Conducts required inspections.

Education & Experience:

2-3 years’ experience in a maintenance role or manufacturing environment is required. 

The successful candidate must demonstrate ability to deal with multiple priorities and deadlines, and the ability to work effectively in a changing work environment.   High level of initiative, strong problem-solving skills, good judgment, and a demonstrated ability to deal appropriately with mechanical and electrical information as required.

High level of initiative, strong problem-solving skills, good judgment, and a demonstrated ability to deal appropriately with mechanical and electrical information as required.

Knowledge skills and abilities necessary for this overall success of this position:  experience with 480 volt 3 phase motors and equipment as well as knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems, be able to use a multi-meter to troubleshoot basic electrical problems and have a strong mechanical aptitude . 

Knowledge of operating a forklift and other material handling equipment is a plus.

Basic welding and fabricating ability.

This is a service-orientated position.  The successful candidate must genuinely enjoy working with people, have a pleasant disposition, and be willing to advance the goals of the organization by demonstrating competence in relevant subject areas and a willingness to be helpful.