Maintenance Technician Assistant

We are currently seeking a Mechanically Inclined individual to assist the Maintenace Technician, with the goal of gaining enough experience to move up from Assistant to Technician.

Position Summary

Perform work involving single crafted maintenance skill sets either mechanical or electrical, to keep machines, mechanical equipment, or the building in repair. Duties involve repairing mechanical equipment, changing molds in presses, rebuilding and repairing injector guns, facility sanitation & cleaning, general preventative maintenance, basic repairs of building structure and other duties as assigned.

Primary Functions

· Use of hand and power tools, such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches to perform regular job duties.

· Perform the task of changing molds according to production schedules and bring machines back to operations readiness

· Clean assigned areas, especially with regard to dust accumulation, as required or per pre-established schedules.

· Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, and/or the      physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate.

· Clean or lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, or other parts of machinery.

   Other duties as assigned once trained.

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Education and Experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Experience/Knowledge

1-3 yr.+ maintenance experience

2 yr.+ experience in a manufacturing environment

Knowledge of General Maintenance

Basic knowledge of electrical systems

Understanding of Lean Manufacturing Principles & Practices

Physical Requirements

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Environment: Normal manufacturing environments; work with machinery and media in or around confined spaces; exposure to chemicals, grease and oils.

Physical: Sufficient physical ability to perform heavy lifting and carrying; reaching, kneeling, crawling, climbing; standing for moderate periods of time. Must be able to lift, pull, push up to 50lbs.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Other: Ability to work overtime or occasionally on weekends with short notice.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of responsibilities for this position and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position. Company management may assign other relevant, business-related duties.

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