Maintenance Specialist

Position Pay: New Hire Wage Rate: $27.27 After 6 Months: $30.51 Must be available to work all shifts. Primary Purpose: Maintain facility and associated equipment Job Duties: Facility and machine repair including preventative maintenance Plumbing Environmental Production support Machining of new and replacement parts as needed Machine troubleshooting – mechanical and electrical Read and understand electrical and mechanical schematics Use ladders and aerial platforms Lift up to and including 80 pounds Mig and stick welding Operation of all machine shop equipment (mill, lathe, surface grinder) Light carpentry and construction Operate motorized industrial vehicles – forklifts and aerial lifts Travel as requested by company Identify and implement countermeasures to reduce machine downtime Support staff with process improvement and projects Complete training requirements as defined by the Director of Process and Facilities Engineering All other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Manager or Director of Process and Facilities Engineering Comply with plant safety policies and OSHA guidelines Requirements: Strong mechanical aptitude General knowledge of: PLC, AC/DC motors, servo motors, machining, HVAC, LOTO, pneumatic and hydraulic controls, and plumbing General knowledge of support equipment (compressors, vacuum pumps) Knowledge of applicable codes, laws, and regulations Desire to learn, complete required training, and professionally develop Ability to work in a variety of environments – outdoor, indoor, confined spaces, heights, and all weather conditions Ability to work independent and work well as part of a team Take initiative to identify issues and propose solutions Ability to use a variety of measurement devices Participate in root cause analysis as required Ability to work with computer and automated systems Ability to work overtime or any shift as required Ability to stand up to 10 hours per day Ability to be a member of any team as directed by the Director of Process and Facilities Engineering Complete work orders in a timely fashion Implement, maintain, and improve Preventative Maintenance programs Communicate effectively with employees at various levels of the organization Willingness to comply with all company polices and procedures Education: High School Diploma/GED Valid driver’s license 2-year technical degree or 4-year degree preferred Experience 3 years in General Facilities Maintenance preferred 3 years of electrical experience preferred 3 years of PLC experience preferred Machining experience is a plus Physical Demands: Constantly (80% to 100%) Grasping/Handling Reaching forward Walking Frequently (55% to 79%) Bending/Stooping Climbing – Stairs, Ladders, Slope Kneeling Standing Periodically (30% to 54%) Neck Flexion/Extension Reaching Overhead Twisting Occasionally (10% to 29%) Crawling Physical Effort: Lift/Carrying 0 to 5 lbs – Frequently (55% to 79%) 6 to 25 lbs – Frequently (55% to 79%) 26 to 50 lbs – Occasionally (10% to 29%) 51 – 100 lbs – Occasionally (10% to 29%) Over 100 lbs – Seldom (1% to 9%) Pushing/Pulling 0 to 5 lbs – Occasionally (10% to 29%) 6 to 25 lbs – Occasionally (10% to 29%) 26 to 50 lbs – Occasionally (10% to 29%) 51 – 100 lbs – Seldom (1% to 9%) Over 100 lbs – Occasionally (10% to 29%) Mental and/or Physical Demands: Constantly (80% to 100%) Ability to provide excellent customer service Occasionally (10% to 29%) Ability to read small print Work Conditions: Frequently (55% to 79%) Chemical Agents Noise Occasionally (10% to 29%) Dirty Dust Excessive cold Excessive heat Fumes, odors Solvents , Petroleum Products Vibration Wet Seldom (1% to 9%) Biological Agents Job Specific Conditions/Demands: Frequently (55% to 79%) Hearing Indoors Power Tools/Equipment Talking Occasionally (10% to 29%) Driving – Vehicle/Equipment Outdoors *Subject to change based on business needs*