What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician position at Polyglass USA, Inc. / Mapei Group?
Polyglass USA, Inc., a premier roofing materials manufacturer, has an opening for an Industrial Maintenance Technician for our Fernley, NV facility.
Competitive hourly rates, a $5,000.00 sign-on bonus, plus a KPI bonus.
Benefits include: Employer-paid healthcare option, 401k with strong match, tuition reimbursement, student loan reimbursement, health club membership reimbursement, work boots stipend and more!
Shift / Hours: 8:00 – 4:30, Mon – Fri
Position Summary: The Maintenance Technician is responsible to be a part of the maintenance mechanical team to perform a wide variety of mechanical tasks to include preventative maintenance, equipment installation, to support the maintenance department, ad hoc repairs of equipment breakdowns, handle general facility maintenance, as well as miscellaneous duties as assigned. This position reports to the Plant Engineer.
Your Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the completion of mechanical projects
- General office and manufacturing maintenance
- Lubrication/oil changing of heavy production machinery
- Repair/replace bearings, gear heads, belts, chains, conveyors, filters, etc.
- Modify existing structural components to comply with safety regulations, cost saving measures as required
- Perform all duties while maintaining high quality with every day thoughts for Environment, Health and safety
- Fabrication of parts for repair of existing equipment and installation of new equipment
- Assist with management of spare parts inventory
- Basic Vehicle Maintenance (forklifts, pickup truck, refuse truck)
- Other tasks as assigned by manager
The Background You Bring to our Team:
- 5 years of experience industrial mechanical experience in a production environment
- Must possess good mechanical aptitude and be able to analyze and troubleshoot problems
- Knowledge of pneumatic cylinders and controls as well as hydraulic systems and components (pumps, cylinders, valves, etc.)
- Ability to operate lathe, milling machine, drill press, mig welder, tig welder, plasma cutter to fabricate and repair equipment
- Prior forklift certification and ability to use hand tools
- Familiarity with environmental, health and safety regulations
- Extrusion and sheet line experience a plus
- Electrical experience, including PLC troubleshooting, a strong plus
- Capable of working without direct supervision
- Valid driver’s license in good standing; CDL Class B a plus
- High School Diploma or GED
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