Description

Purpose/Scope:

Maintain, repair and install equipment using safe and effective problem-solving techniques on an ongoing basis

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain all mechanical aspects of plant and yard equipment

• Communicate with supervisor on parts inventories and supplies

• Other duties as assigned

Other Required Qualifications:

• Basic understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyor and auger systems, power tools, overhead cranes, welding and fabrication, SMAW, GMAW, plasma torch, oxy/acetylene cutting, and wheeled vehicle repair and operation (including yard tractors, forklifts, aerial lifts, skid steers, and wheel loaders)

• Basic understanding of lockout/tagout (LO/TO) procedures

• Basic understanding of Hot work permit procedures

• Basic understanding of Confined space procedures

• Able to operate heavy equipment; i.e., forklifts, bobcats, aerial lifts, cranes and yard tractors (trucks)

• Ability to troubleshoot minor electrical issues and repair

• Ability to understand and follow direction

• Ability to read and understand parts diagrams in order to assemble/disassemble miscellaneous equipment

• Ability to work independently

• Committed to safety, customer satisfaction, first time quality and efficiency

• Computer skills. Experience using CMMS/IFS

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two-five (2-5) years’ experience as a maintenance technician in a heavy industrial environment

• Two (2) year technical school degree

Physical Requirements:

• Plant/Yard: Move minimum of 50lbs., spatial awareness/depth perception, walk, climb, bend at the waist, reach, forceful use of hand tools, vocal projection

Work Environment:

• Plant/Yard: All types of weather conditions (year-round, Mid-west and Northeast), dirt/dust, noise from heavy machinery/vehicles, vibrations from machinery and vehicles, loud noises, little to no climate control, varying amounts of light, stairs, narrow walkways

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)