Maintenance Technician

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Open position: Maintenance Technician 

Job Summary:  Will perform general maintenance and repairs for assigned equipment and facilities including plumbing, electrical, basic carpentry, heating and cool, and other building systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:       

• Performs preventative maintenance inspections and services on all machines and equipment.
• Inspects and identifies equipment or machines in need of repair.
• Troubleshoots issues to determine necessary repairs.
• Plans repair work using blueprints, equipment manuals, and parts catalogs.
• Reports and records damaged, worn, or broken parts.
• Uses hand tools, power tools, electronic test devices, and other specialized equipment.
• Uses computer to maintain records of repair work, inspections, and routine maintenance.
• Coordinates with supervisors and departments to schedule regular maintenance on machines.
• Collaborates with maintenance supervisor regarding new products being added and modifications that will be required.
• Complies with safety regulations and maintains a clean and orderly work area following 5S 1 principles.
• Adheres to and supports the ISO 9001:2015 standards.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Skills:

• High school diploma or GED required. Associates Degree or certification in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance preferred.
• Previous experience in a related role preferred.
• Demonstrated understanding of single and 3-phase electrical as well as control wiring.
• For safety, performance, and productivity, must be able to read, write and speak English and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and use measuring instruments; read, interpret, and follow instructions, work orders, and engineered drawings.
• PLC programming experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn software and programs.
• Basic understanding of production and/or manufacturing environment.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and understand all safety operating procedures and to use all safety features and equipment.
• Ability to qualify for and retain fork lift licensure.
• Ability and availability to work any shift and required overtime, which may include longer shifts and/or additional shifts in the workweek.
• Must have valid driver’s license.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Physically active position requiring medium to heavy work with consistent lifting of up to 50 lbs.
• Requires pushing and pulling up to 75 lbs.; requires exerting force.
• Requires being able to stand and walk for long periods of time; 98% of the shift, including overtime, requires standing and/or walking.
• To perform the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, squat, reach to, below or above shoulder level/overhead, lift, carry, push, pull and use hands and/or fingers to handle, grasp, manipulate, grip and use tools.
• Essential duties and responsibilities are typically performed while standing or while intermittently sitting, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing, crouching or stooping; requires reaching, pushing, pulling, and gripping/grasping.
• Visual acuity and hand/eye coordination; requires the ability to see and hear.
• Regular exposure to noise and vibration from pneumatic tools, moving machines, fumes, and occasionally airborne dust and particles.
• Regular exposure to seasonal temperature changes in the work environment.
• Requires steel/composite safety footwear that meets ANSI standards and safety eye protection at all times.
• Hearing protection required in specified areas.

To apply, please complete an application at www.yetterco.com