Job Summary:

The Maintenance Technician performs highly diversified duties including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting, and repair of machines, equipment and plant facilities. This includes scheduled, unscheduled or emergency repairs. Perform regular preventive maintenance which also includes maintaining supporting documentation for the PM’s.

Hours of Operations:

Monday through Friday + Weekends

3rd Shift: 10:00PM to 6:30AM – with $1.50 shift differential

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct maintenance according to skill level and pursuant to safety policies and procedures.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make-adjustments.
• Detect faulty operations, defective material, and report those unusual situations to the facility maintenance manager.
• Utilizing Microsoft Office, order and schedule parts as well as jobs.
• Perform work in a safe manner and use Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Mechanic Level I: Basic mechanical skills, replacing bearings, gear boxes, motors, troubleshooting mechanical breakdowns, working in team-based environments.

Mechanic Level II: Experience with basic electrical systems (starters fuses, contacts, relays) experience with compressors systems, air cylinders, sensors, hydraulic systems (pumps, valves, pressure cylinders). Building maintenance (small installations, light fixtures, plumbing).

Mechanic Level III: Experience with advanced electrical (resolving electrical issues, reading and writing electrical diagrams, reading mechanical blueprints, building small panels. basic PLC’s (check inputs, outputs, read ladder diagrams, changing small programs) basic machining, fabricating, welding.

Mechanic Level IV: Full knowledge of PLC programming, debugging, ladder diagrams, transfer data and programs, development of new programs. Experience with servo motors.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Has completed or is working on a 2-year trades degree and/or 4 years of plant maintenance experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Able to read, write and speak English. Bilingual capabilities are a plus.
• Able to communicate and take direction from Maintenance Manager and communicate effectively with line workers, Leads, Supervisors and Plant Manager.
• Attention to detail.
• Legible record-keeping and data entry skills.
• Must be highly motivated, flexible and have creative problem-solving abilities.
• Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Welding and fabrication, full understanding of 3 Phase electrical, tree phase motor controls. Troubleshoot AC & DC drives.  

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

• Manufacturing environment - exposure to a variety of machines, noise levels, and varying temperatures.
• Depending on which location, our environments can be very warm or refrigerated.
• Team environment - must be able to work well with others and communicate in a respectful and professional manner.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
• May be required to work weekend and night hours to fill in as needed.

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure they are legally authorized to work in the location to which they apply. 

Starting Pay: Maintenance Technician I $29.70/hr., Maintenance Technician II $32.70/hr., Maintenance Technician III $35.90/hr., a shift differential is offered for 2nd  and 3rd shift opportunities. Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. 

Benefits in just 30 days! 
Your health and well-being is important to us at Maker's Pride. Full-time employees can access medical, dental, and vision benefits after just 30 days of employment. Plus, our comprehensive benefits package includes a 401(k), wellness benefits, and other programs, subject to applicable eligibility requirements. 

This information is provided per the relevant state and local pay transparency laws for the location in which this position will be performed.  Base pay information is based on market location.   

Maker's Pride is an Equal Opportunity Employer.