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Maintenance Technician

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.

Qualified candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to hr@yetterco.com or apply online.

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If applying my mail, send application materials to:
Yetter Manufacturing
Attn: Human Resources
PO BOX 358
Colchester, IL 62326