Maintenance Tech- Union City

Maintenance positions are hourly positions with cross-functional responsibility to lead and support hourly crew members by repairing & maintaining production equipment, motors, electrical control system, pumps, air compressor, mechanical and hydraulic presses, and other machines used in the manufacturing facility. This multi-craft maintenance position can be assigned to any mechanical or electrical projects to support the successful and continuous operations.  

The Maintenance Apprenticeship is an entry-level position with the pay rate tying to length of time in position. After at least one year of successful performance and employment, apprentices can apply for a Maintenance I position. The Maintenance II positions are awarded based on skill-level and successful performance and employment as a Maintenance I employee. Maintenance III and IV are specialized skill positions that are awarded based on job knowledge, experience, and qualifications.  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Maintenance I  

• Perform routine preventative maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly 

• Inspect, operate, and/or test machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions 

• Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blue prints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs as necessary 

• Assemble, install or repair wiring, electrical or electronic components, pipe systems, plumbing, machinery, or equipment 

• Inspect, repair and/or replace equipment parts, including but not limited to: drives, motors, belts, check fluid levels, replace filters, or perform other maintenance actions 

• Safely operate switching procedures on high voltage circuits, high frequency motor generator unions, maintain circuit breakers, repair and maintain batteries and chargers 

• Perform inspections of equipment 

• Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearing, gears, or other parts of machinery 

• Reports to management any irregularities in quality and on equipment needing repair, malfunctioning safety devices maintenance, or adjustments 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Boiler Operator  

• Operate, start up, and shut down boiler based on Standard Work Procedures and following all legal requirements of boiler operation  

• Assist maintenance personnel in troubleshooting machines and presses 

• Adjust machines and presses for optimal performance and efficiency 

• Document problems, resolves issues when possible, and follows up with the appropriate resource groups to ensure problems are corrected 

• Participate in ongoing Continuous Improvement projects and Kaizen teams 

• Ensure all daily paperwork is accurate, complete and ready to process 

• Work with maintenance on machine upgrades and repairs 

• Replace lamps throughout the plant 

• Help with lubrication on bearings, chains, and gearboxes 

• Repair minor plumbing problem 

• Work with maintenance on facility upkeep 

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: All Maintenance Employees 

The employee should hold the following abilities: 

• Work at an effective and productive pace while operating heavy equipment 

• Be a safety advocate for self and other team members 

• Apply common sense to carrying out instructions and procedures  

• Use problem-solving skills to deal with issues in process as they arise 

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: All Maintenance Employees 

• The employee should have the following: 

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) 

• Applicants seeking GED: Enroll in our GED Ready program to help you get a GED while working 

• Manufacturing experience preferred but not required, candidate will be trained for this position in-house 

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while meeting production and quality goals 

• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid forklift or equipment license as needed or required 

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT: All Maintenance Employees 

To perform the essential functions of this job, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions 

The employee should possess the ability to: 

• Work safely around continuous moving mechanical parts 

• Work in a hot environment while meeting production rates 

• Be exposed to a noisy environment and comfortable with PPE requirements 

• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality for 8-12 hour shifts 

• Be comfortable standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, walking, leaning, and working around rotating equipment  

• Be comfortable lifting up to 50 lbs.  

• Ability to push/pull 50-150 lbs. on a wheeled cart; static push/pull: 20 lbs.  

• Ability to stoop, stand, squat, and move at a continuous pace for 8 hours/day 

• Pinch minimum 6 lbs. 

• Grasp minimum 35 lbs. 

• Full range of motion required:  cervical, shoulders, elbow, wrist, fingers, hands, truck twist, and feet 

• Working Conditions:  moderate noise, moving mechanical parts, static shock, burns, go up heights, odors, dust, protrusions, narrow access, good vision and hearing 

• Any lifting over 70 lbs. must be completed with assistance through mechanical or individual associate 

• Certain tasks and positions required a Fork Lift Certification  

Other job duties will be required, as needed, to be performed by the employees in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. Employees often cover other jobs, and may be assigned other functions outside the job role to associate the continuation of operation of the Jackson Plant facility. This job description is not all-encompassing, and duties may change and be adjusted as needed.  

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.