Maintenance Technician

Nursery Supplies, Inc. provides the horticulture industry with innovative eco-friendly products of the highest quality, large selections, a wide distribution network and unsurpassed customer service. We are dedicated to partnering with our customers to help them grow their business by continually investing in product innovation and ecologically responsible practices.

Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Mechanic will oversee the performance and maintenance of large production machinery.

Description:

• Performs preventive maintenance inspections and service on machines.
• Thoroughly cleans machines and machine parts, removing parts and reinstalling as necessary.
• Oils and lubricates moving parts on machines to ensure effective performance.
• Records and reports damaged, worn, or broken parts.
• Orders and installs replacement parts for machines.
• Identifies the causes of unexpected breakdowns of machines.
• Repairs broken machines quickly and efficiently.
• Prepares reports documenting work performed.
• Cleans, organizes, inventories, stocks, and otherwise maintains shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies.
• Coordinates with managers to schedule regular maintenance on machines.
• Collaborates with product manager or plant engineer regarding new products being added and modifications that will be required.
• Makes necessary modifications and implements tests runs; confers with product manager regarding test results and makes additional alterations to machinery as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications: · Must have good working knowledge of molds and molding equipment. · Good understanding of pumps, hydraulics, gears, sprockets, transmissions and chain driven equipment. · Electrical - Mechanical inclined. · Ability to operate typical machine shop equipment and tools.· Must be capable of interpreting blueprints, and schematics.· Must be willing and able to work with and on production equipment in a maintenance capacity when required is preferred. Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to follow instructions.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Vocational/technical school training preferred; on-the-job training provided.
• Previous related experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods standing and walking.
• Able to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machinery.
• Must be able to visually inspect machines.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Nursery Supplies, Inc. is proud to be an Affirmative Action, Equal Employment Opportunity, Inclusion and Diversity Supportive Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.

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