Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

Position: Maintenance Technician
Department: Maintenance
Location: St. Louis, MI
Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor

*Compensation is negotiable and will be based on skills and experience.

First Shift: 6:00 am - 2:30 pm Monday-Friday, with opportunity for overtime.

Position Summary:
Perform work involving the skills necessary to keep machines, mechanical equipment, and building structures in proper repair. Duties may include pipe fitting, insulating, welding, machining, carpentry, repairing electrical/mechanical equipment, installing, aligning, and balancing new equipment, as well as maintaining and repairing building structures, floors, or stairs.

Specific Duties:

• Ensure that maintenance schedules are followed as outlined for assigned areas.
• Follow established fire safety and company safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain facilities in good repair, ensuring a safe, clean, and orderly environment.
• Keep accurate inventory records of all parts, tools, and maintenance supplies.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance following checklists to ensure machines continue to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, and physical conditions of facilities do not deteriorate.
• Diagnose and repair any mechanical problems or defective equipment/machinery in the facility.
• Be prepared to perform scheduled and unplanned maintenance as required.

Recommended Education:

High school diploma or GED

Physical Requirements:

To successfully perform the essential functions of this position, the employee must be able to:

• Stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Frequently climb ladders, stairs, platforms, and equipment as needed.
• Regularly bend, twist, squat, kneel, stoop, reach, and work in awkward positions while performing maintenance tasks.
• Lift, carry, push, and pull 40 pounds or more on a frequent and consistent basis.
• Use hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Perform repetitive movements involving the hands, arms, and shoulders.
• Work in varying temperatures, including hot manufacturing environments, and around moving machinery while following all safety procedures.
• Occasionally work at elevated heights and in confined spaces when required.
• Possess sufficient vision, hearing, and manual dexterity to safely inspect, troubleshoot, and repair equipment.
• Be able to respond quickly to equipment failures and emergency maintenance situations.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to pass a 5 panel drug screen?

Experience:

• Maintenance: 5 years (Preferred)
• Welding: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $22