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Maintenance Technician

Job Summary

A candidate awarded this position will be responsible for the upkeep of industrial machinery. Typical tasks involve the tear down, repair and re-assembly of machinery and machine components, and, when necessary, troubleshooting malfunctioning machinery in the plant.

Principle Responsibilities

• Reads blueprints and schematic drawings to determine work detail and procedures.
• Moves machinery and equipment.
• Installs equipment components such as shafting, Augers, Drive components, Bearings etc.
• Aligns machines and equipment. Including motor couplings, shafts, gearboxes and drivelines
• Assembles machinery and bolts, welds, rivets, or otherwise fastens them to foundations or other structures as required.
• Operates Pipe threaders, Cutting torch, band saws, drill press, hydraulic press, hoists etc.
• Properly lubricates machines and equipment per assigned schedules and PM requirements.

· Analyze test results, machine error messages, and information obtained from operators in order to diagnose equipment problems.

· Disassemble machinery and equipment to remove parts and make repairs.

· Examines machinery parts for defects, breakage and excessive wear.

· Observe and test the operation of machinery and equipment in order to diagnose malfunctions and to confirm LOTO requirements using DMM and other testing methods.

· Operate newly repaired machinery and equipment to verify the adequacy of repairs.

· Properly Reassemble equipment after completion of PM inspections and repairs.

· Cut and weld carbon steel and Stainless-steel using SMAW, GMAW and TIG processes to repair broken metal parts, fabricate new parts, and to assemble equipment.

· Repairs/Replaces damaged components of the pallet racking system including Uprights, Beams, Decking, Dividers, Anchors, Column Boots, Row spacers and bumper guards.

Principle Responsibilities cont.

· Read / interpret blueprints, schematics, manuals, or other specifications to determine repair procedures.

• Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance and predictive maintenance tasks, such as checking, cleaning, or repairing equipment, to detect and prevent problems.
• Coordinate efforts with other workers involved in installing or maintaining equipment or components.
• Inspect components of industrial equipment for accurate assembly and installation & for defects, such as loose or bad mechanical connections, damaged electrical conductors and ground faults.
• Operate equipment to demonstrate proper use or to analyze malfunctions.
• Examine work orders and converse with equipment operators about equipment problems.
• Maintain a good knowledge of the current inventory of spare parts and communicate shortages or concerns.

Competencies

• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person when plans need to be altered.

Education/Experience:

Associate degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or 4 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Industrial Motor controls maintenance experience a plus

Powered Industrial truck operations and Maintenance experience a plus.

Automatic Stretch wrapping machinery maintenance a plus.

Automatic bag closing machinery maintenance a plus.

Milling and grain elevator related machinery maintenance a plus

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.50 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Maintenance: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $25