General Maintenance Technician

General Maintenance

Classification: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Maintenance Manager

Direct Reports: NA

Summary: The General Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing highly diversified duties to troubleshoot, repair and maintain production equipment, property and building according to safety maintenance requirements and processes to support the business. 

Essential Job Functions/Duties:

1. Perform highly diversified duties to maintain production machines and the plant.
2. Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and perform scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service, as needed.
3. Perform mechanical skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines.
4. Read and interpret equipment manuals and work order to perform required maintenance and service.
5. Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments as needed.
6. Perform regular preventative maintenance on machines, equipment and plant facilities.
7. Use a variety of hand and power tools and material handling equipment in performing duties.
8. Support the maintenance department with preventative and routine building and property maintenance.
9. Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
10. Adhere to related QMS procedures, work instructions and documents; continually look for improvements to achieve efficiency, conformance to requirements, and customer satisfaction.

Competencies

1. Ability to maintain positive relations within all levels of the organization.
2. Ability to communicate, present facts and provide recommendations effectively in oral and written form.
3. Strong organizational skills that reflect the ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail.
4. Ability to work effectively with or without direct supervision as well as independently or in a team environment.
5. Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism while under pressure and in the face of adversity.

Physical/Cognitive Demands:

This is largely a physically active role including walking long distances (over uneven surfaces) to/within our production facility, lifting 50lbs or more, and standing for long periods. Position also requires bending, stooping, squatting or standing as necessary. Cognitive abilities required include deductive reasoning, information ordering, oral comprehension, oral expression, problem sensitivity, written comprehension, and written expression.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. Evening and weekend work will be required as job duties demand.

Required Education and Experience:

Preferred Education and Experience:

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.