Job Title: Maintenance Technician
Department: Facilities
Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor
Status: Non-Exempt

Position Summary
Self-motivated and self-directed individual with strong Industrial Maintenance background in a machining manufacturing environment. Performs maintenance and repairs on machines in a manufacturing setting and must have a proficient understanding of mechanical and electrical systems.

Mission Statement
At Fill-Rite we live the courageous pursuit of Continuous Improvement of our products, our processes, and ourselves. We do this through our willingness to: Seek Understanding and Test Assumptions, Receive and Give Feedback for the purpose of Learning and Growth, Express curiosity with words and actions. With these, we expect personal and organizational accountability for the sake of improvement.
If we don’t take care of the customer, someone else will.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist operations, engineering, and other employees in identifying opportunities for equipment maintenance and improvements.
• Assemble or disassemble complex mechanical systems.
• Start machines and observe mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems.
• Read work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance.
• Verify that equipment is being operated and maintained according to quality assurance standards by observing worker performance.
• Mechanical skills and knowledge of plumbing, Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), electrical, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), and other building systems.
• Proficiency with repair tools and techniques.
• Inspect or test damaged machine parts, and mark defective areas or advise supervisors of repair needs.
• Reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work.
• Dismantle machines and remove parts for repair, using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or hoists.
• Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments, according to production specifications.
• Collaborate with other workers to repair or move machines, machine parts, or equipment.
• Inventory and requisition machine parts, equipment, and other supplies so that stock can be maintained and replenished.
• Record production, repair, and machine maintenance information.
• Set up and operate machines and adjust controls to regulate operations.
• Lubricate or apply adhesives or other materials to machines, machine parts, or other equipment according to specified procedures.
• Collect and discard worn machine parts and others refuse to maintain machinery and work areas.
• Clean machines and machine parts, using cleaning solvents, cloths, air guns, hoses, vacuums, or other equipment.
• Transport machine parts, tools, equipment, and other material between work areas and storage, using cranes, hoists, or dollies.
• Replace, empty, or replenish machine and equipment containers such as gas tanks or boxes.
• Replace or repair metal, wood, leather, glass, or other lining in machines, or in equipment compartments or containers.
• Remove hardened material from machines or machine parts, using abrasives, power and hand tools, jackhammers, sledgehammers, or other equipment.
• Measure, mix, prepare, and test chemical solutions used to clean or repair machinery and equipment.
• Troubleshoot and maintain engines, conveyors, electrical systems, Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machinery, pneumatic tools and hydraulic equipment.
• Maintain current knowledge of equipment installed and set up for the manufacturing operation. Perform preventive maintenance work per the established schedule and standards and assist in condition monitoring.
• Transport material and components with the use of a hand transport or forklift as needed.
• Perform basic hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical troubleshooting/repair on machinery and assembly equipment within the facility.
• Fabricate various carts, fixtures, workstations etc. for production needs.
• Maintain work area to 5S standards for organization, housekeeping and inspection. Assist others as needed to support 5S.
• Adhere to all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures for health, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Participates in maintaining the groundskeeping, scrap removal and janitorial crew.
• Demonstrates excellence in completion of all other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic devices necessary for routine troubleshooting and repair.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their design, uses, repair and maintenance.
• Industrial Technology training or 3-4 years of hands-on experience.
• Minimum of 5-7 years working as a Maintenance Technician

Education/Certification

• Associate or bachelor’s degree with 4-year experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience recommended.

Physical Activities and Requirements of this Position

• Manufacturing environment – temperature controlled.
• Works within a manufacturing setting and exposed to coolant fumes.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand, bend, stoop, push, pull and lift on a regular basis for long periods of time.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35.00 - $39.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Maintenance Tech: 5 years (Required)
• Industrial Technology: 3 years (Required)
• electrical: 2 years (Preferred)
• pneumatic and hydraulic devices: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lenexa, KS: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person