Maintenance Technician, Industrial (Full-Time)

$18–$20 Per Hour DOE

As a Maintenance Technician, Industrial with Augustine Plastics, Inc. (API), you will be a member of the maintenance team to provide preventative, corrective, and emergency maintenance to provide preventative, corrective, and emergency maintenance on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and transportation systems, and maintain buildings and grounds. Prior maintenance experience required, preferably in a manufacturing facility. Monday to Friday schedule working 1st shift, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM. API offers a Comprehensive Benefits Package.

Responsibilities/Duties:

Report to the Operations Manager
Perform maintenance work in conjunction with and under the direction of the Maintenance Lead.
Perform preventative, corrective, and emergency maintenance tasks in a manufacturing facility, such as visual inspections, filter changes, greasing and lubricating, and cleaning, with minimal supervision for manufacturing equipment (mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and transportation).
Provide recommendations for spare parts and preventative maintenance procedures.
Perform outside work in all seasons that at times may require working in inclement weather (e.g., shoveling snow, patching concrete, cleaning transportation vehicles, etc.).
Work with contract service providers and support contractors by obtaining estimates and negotiating cost-effective execution and completion of maintenance activities.
Establish working knowledge of fire suppression and security systems.
Learn and utilize computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
Maintain the company’s culture of safety by assisting in all safety initiatives and following all safety procedures throughout the facility.
Contribute as a member of the Safety Committee and participate in meetings as required.
Perform miscellaneous jobs and projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Hands-on experience performing preventative, corrective, and emergency maintenance on industrial/manufacturing equipment (mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and transportation), and maintaining buildings and grounds
Self-motivated with the ability to work with little supervision at times in a demanding environment
Effective communication skills and ability to learn new skills quickly
Ability to bend, reach, grasp, push, and pull assorted items without difficulty
Basic reading, writing, and math skills
Computer experience
Valid driver’s license
Negative Panel Drug Test

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to read and interpret part manuals, electrical and mechanical schematics, assembly instructions, and troubleshooting guides to execute work as defined
Experience with plastic injection molding machinery
Experience with CNC mills, lathes, and wire and sinker EDM
Experience with control systems
Working knowledge of 3-phase electrical power
Working knowledge of HVAC systems
Experience operating an overhead crane and forklift
Good attendance and safety record

Education:

High School Diploma or GED required
2-year technical degree preferred
Minimum of 2 years performing preventative, corrective, and emergency maintenance on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and transportation systems, and maintaining buildings and grounds required

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