What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician -Precast Plant position at LB Foster?
Who You Are...
As a Maintenance Technician you are responsible for performing preventative maintenance on all equipment products, including batch plants, while following standard work methods and practicing safe work habits to ensure production is as efficient and safe as possible. Duties include preventative maintenance and repairs to equipment as needed.
This Position...
- Follows all work practices and procedures.
- Utilize 5S standards to maintain a clean and safety work area.
- Carryout verbal and written instructions from Foreman.
- Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.
- Perform regular preventative maintenance per PM schedule and provides feedback when PM schedule may require adjustments.
- Control downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques and schedule.
- Locate sources of problems by observing and listening to mechanical devices in operation
- Prepare maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
- Instrumental in the installation of new production equipment and required infrastructure
- Read and interpret work instructions, then execute work per instructions.
- Other duties and projects as assigned.
What Do You Need...
- HS Diploma or equivalent
- Degree from technical college, a plus
- 3 years of proven maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
- In-depth knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems maintenance
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment safely and efficiently
- Ability to exert up to 60 pounds of force occasionally, up to 40 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
- Average proficiency in mathematics
- Good visual acuity
Core Competencies:
- Safety Oriented
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Customer Focus
- Integrity & Trust
- Continuous Improvement
- Adaptability
- Accountability
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
The Benefits:
- Medical, dental, vision benefits the first day of the month after hire
- Market-leading 401(k) program with company match
- 10 paid holidays per year
- PTO accrual plan in January 2023
- Paid Sick Leave in January 2023
- Paid Parental Leave
- 100% tuition reimbursement
- Career development and advancement opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)