Plant Maintenance Technician

JOB PURPOSE

The purpose of this position is to maintain facility operations by performing general maintenance tasks that prevent downtime and ensure production safety, quality and efficiency.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly outside and exposed to various weather conditions including hot/cold temperatures and rain/snow conditions.

Employee constantly uses fine motor skills, gross motor skills, eye/hand coordination, coordination, near/far vision and requires active hearing/listening.

Employee frequently stands, walks, sits, kneels, bends, lifts up to 50 lbs, carries up to 50 lbs, pushes, pulls, and utilizes manual dexterity.

Employee occasionally climbs and crawls.

Employee is exposed to loud noises, heavy machinery, moving equipment, oil, debris, solvents, smokes, gasses, fumes and aggregate materials.

Required PPE includes safety shoes above ankles, safety vests, safety glasses, ear plugs and hard hats. Additional PPE required if performing special jobs.

Pay Rate:

$26 and up with experience

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

The primary areas of responsibility include:

Repairs

Maintenance

General Housekeeping

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Basic math, electrical, mechanical and hydraulic skills

Excellent hand-eye coordination, comfortable working at high elevation and can problem solve by looking and listening

Ability to work as a team member and follow through with scheduled tasks and instructions

Able to use a wide variety of hand tools and troubleshoot repairs

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred

At least one year of related experience

TRAVEL REQUIREMENT

May be required to travel to various company facilities to perform maintenance activities

EXPECTED RESULTS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Perform general maintenance tasks of all facilities including loading, unloading, lifting, and moving materials in various forms of maintenance activities

Includes basic electrical, carpentry, metal fabrication, etc.

Follow instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job

Complete basic duties inclusive of maintenance equipment operation to accomplish tasks required of projects

Updates repair procedures for future use and to communicate project status

Utilize pneumatic tools, power tools, hand tools, shovels, welding tools, cutting torches and various safety devices to complete work orders

Identify maintenance repair opportunities and safety concerns, work to eliminate/fix, escalate to Maintenance Supervisor if additional resources required

Updates repair procedures for future use and to communicate project status

Complete required paperwork on time and correctly

Other duties as assigned

Posting Date:

4/12/2023