Maintenance Tech 1

Job Summary

Maintain and repair mechanical/electrical/boiler systems within a manufacturing environment; execute

capital projects (installation, dismantling of equipment) and other various maintenance tasks throughout

the facility. Expected hours of work 40 hours a week with a varied shift schedule 8-10 hours shifts with

occasional overtime and weekend hours. No travel required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work.
• Start machines and observe mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect

problems.

• Inspect or test damaged machine parts and mark defective areas or advise supervisors of repair.
• Lubricate or apply adhesives or other materials to machines, machine parts, or other equipment

according to specific procedures.

• Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments according to production specifications.
• Dismantle machines and remove parts for repair using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or

hoists.

• Record production, repair, and machine maintenance information.
• Read work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment requiring repair or

maintenance.

• Set up and operate machines and adjust controls to regulate operations.
• Transport machine parts, tools, equipment, and other material between work areas and storage,

using cranes, hoists, or dollies.

• Collect and discard worn machine parts and other refuse in order to maintain machinery and work

areas.

• Clean machines and machine parts, using cleaning solvents, cloths, air guns, hoses, vacuums, or

other equipment.

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of measuring gauges such as tape measures
• Knowledge of various hand and power tools
• Prior experience operating a forklift.
• Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills
• Understanding of basic math, reading, and writing skills
• Ability to work under pressure to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
• Ability to use hand& portable tools, gas and arc welder, forklift, pickup truck, testing equipment,

tape measure, computer (shop floor and ERP).

Education and Experience:

• Required:

o Education - High School diploma or GED required.

o One to two (1-2) years related maintenance experience.

o Previous experience in the following maintenance areas preferred: electrical, plumbing,

carpentry, welding, and boiler.

o Mechanical background with rotating equipment. Hydraulic and pneumatic.

Electrical/mechanical troubleshooting.

Working Conditions:

• Fast paced manufacturing environment where workers are exposed to both ambient/outside

temperatures and dust; working with mechanical parts and pinch points; exposure to increased

noise levels.

• Exposure to hazardous mechanical, electrical and chemical substances/equipment.
• Confined workspaces.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Used:

• Eye and hearing protection is required at all times on the production floor.
• Safety toe shoes (steel/composite).
• Flame Resistant rated Maintenance uniform provided.
• Other PPE as defined by management within assigned department