Maintenance Technician I

WHAT CAN WE OFFER YOU FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK?

• Competitive Salary
• PTO Program
• Nine (9) Paid Holidays!!
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage AT NO COST TO EMPLOYEE!!
• Tuition Assistance
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Spending Plans
• Health Spending Plans
• Comprehensive Online Learning Center - houses thousands of training resources available to learn at your own pace!!
• 401(k) Retirement Savings - with a generous company 30% match! (100% vested after six years)

FM Industries Values:

• CUSTOMER FOCUS - Partnering to deliver excellence and innovation
• SAFETY - Prioritizing the wellbeing of our people
• INTEGRITY - Achieving our best through mutual respect and teamwork
• QUALITY - Investing in our People, Processes, and Products
• ACCOUNTABILITY - Taking ownership of our words, actions and results

DESCRIPTION:

The maintenance technician is responsible for the upkeep and repair of a facility’s mechanical and production equipment. This role requires a versatile skill set to handle various maintenance tasks, ensuring the facility remains safe, functional and efficient.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Basic understanding and working with mechanical and electrical and plumbing systems.
• Focuses on routine maintenance tasks and repairs on equipment and machinery to ensure optimal functionality and safety.
• Effectively communicating with team members, and possibly vendors or contractors.
• Diagnose equipment malfunctions and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Install and repair piping systems for water, air, and fluid transfer, including pumps, blowers, and associated equipment.
• Assist in the installation and setup of new equipment and machinery.
• Conduct routing inspections to identify potential issues and prevent breakdowns.
• Maintain records of maintenance and repairs.
• Respond promptly to emergency maintenance requests to resolve issues to avoid breakdowns or equipment failures that could impact production output.
• Collaborate closely with other maintenance staff and engineering teams to ensure safe, efficient and high-quality installations and equipment performance.
• Comply with applicable environmental, health and safety laws and regulations, Company policy and accepted safe work practices.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS:

• N/A

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High school diploma, GED equivalent.
• 1 – 3 years maintenance experience.
• Basic reading, writing, and math.
• Basic working knowledge of electricity, plumbing, hydraulics and refurbishing.
• Self-directed, well organized, and motivated.
• High attention to detail.
• Computer proficiency (Excel, Word).
• Must be reliable and have excellent attendance.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance procedures, electrical systems, hydraulic systems pluming and basic tools and mechanical systems.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills to diagnose and fix issues efficiently and independently.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills to interact with team members and facility associates.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
• Capability to perform physically demanding tasks and work in various conditions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS WHILE PERFORMING THE JOB:

• Standing for extended periods of time, walking, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, or bending to the floor; use hands to finger, handle or feel parts and materials; reach with hands and arms and overhead; and talk and/or hear instructions and equipment sounds.
• Occasionally life and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• Close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to differentiate shades and color to identify coating defects.
• Near acuity or accommodation required for reading instrumentation and documentation, dial and digital gauges, blueprints, and precision measuring instruments used in the inspection of coating operations.
• Ability to handle delicate parts.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT OF THE JOB:

• Regularly exposed to moving equipment, mechanical parts, ovens, and risk of burns.
• Occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock.
• High noise levels from operating machines.
• The employee will be required to use personal protective equipment (PPE) to prevent exposure to hazardous materials commonly used in a manufacturing environment (i.e., safety glasses and shoes, gloves, ear plugs/covers, mask, cleanroom suit).
• High noise levels while working near operating machines.
• Physical hazards while working near moving equipment and mechanical parts.
• Possible breathing of fumes, odors, dust, and mist.