Maintenance Technician - Level 1

Job Title: Level 1 - Maintenance Technician

Location: Chicago Plant

Department: Maintenance

Pay Type: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Pay Range: $22.38 - $26.13 based on experience

Benefits: Voluntary BCBS Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401K

Reports to: Maintenance Manager

Job Summary

The Level 1 Maintenance Technician is responsible for assisting the maintenance team with troubleshooting, repairing, and performing routine preventative maintenance to all equipment, including the interior and exterior of the building. The Level 1 Maintenance Technician will be required to perform basic mechanical and welding tasks unsupervised and novice electrical work.

Essential Functions: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty listed below satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Duties/Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Maintains a basic level of mechanical expertise regarding chain repairs, sprockets, belts, gearbox, shaft alignments, and replacing pumps and pump seals.
• Responsible for assisting in the performance of PM's.
• Responsible for assisting in the documentation of PM's.
• Performs or assists in troubleshooting, corrective, and preventative maintenance to all equipment, systems, and building.
• Responsible for maintaining and performing at a basic level MIG, TIG, Arc, and Spot Welding with fire watch supervision.
• Welds metal components together to fabricate and/or repair products or equipment, such as machine parts, plant equipment, motors, and generators, according to layouts, blueprints, or work orders.
• Repairs broken or cracked parts, fills holes, and increases the size of metal parts.
• Use of brazing and a variety of arc and gas welding equipment.
• Positions and clamps together components of fabricated metal products preparatory to weld.
• Ensures proper coverage for fire watch is in place prior to performing hot work actions.
• Is responsible for learning basic electrical knowledge and troubleshooting under direct supervision of a certified electrician.
• Follows all maintenance safety protocols to ensure all team members always operate safely, always leading by example.
• May be required to perform, document, and report routine calibrations and results.
• Immediately inform the supervisor or manager of any safety-related issues, damaged equipment, any improvements needed, spare parts used or needed.
• Understands and performs all procedures on equipment per training and must attend all required training sessions (including safety training).
• Responsible for ensuring housekeeping in the repair shop and around the equipment is maintained.
• Must work closely with production employees to ensure safe, proper operation of production equipment.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement through the support of business and process improvements.
• Other duties as assigned, including general housekeeping.
  
  
  

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Skilled in the use of all hand and power tools, such as multimeters, ammeters, electric/pneumatic drills, grinders, pullers, plasma cutting, torch, welders.
• Some experience in metal fabrication, using a torch, plasma cutter, welder.
• Some experience in mig, tig, Arc, and spot welding.
• Basic verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to work with a minimum of supervision when applicable.
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure. (Using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.)
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Organized with an attention to detail.
• Time management skills with the proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Basic analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements and other related safety policies and best practices.
• Must have reliable transportation.
  
  
  

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required (trade school).
• 2 or more years of experience in the manufacturing/construction environment.
• 2 or more years of sit-down propane forklift and scissor lift experience required.
  
  
  

Work Environment: This job operates inside a warehouse and outdoor area where the temperature may vary.

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods of standing per shift.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Must be able to maneuver facility on unforgiving surfaces.
• Must be able to work in hot and cold climates and in an environment with many noises and odors.
• Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as ear plugs, safety vest, hard hat, steel toe shoes, gloves, and other job-specific required PPE.
  
  
  

Disclaimer: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time; This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This job description is subject to change at any time.