Industrial Maintenance Technician (2nd shift)

Job Summary

Responsible for overall maintenance and repair of equipment, tools, and machinery as assigned/needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the job.

Job Responsibilities

• Install, adjust, and repair production equipment, heavy trucks, and special purpose machines as assigned
• Operate a variety of hand and power tools to repair, grease, weld, cut, change parts, and complete tasks as assigned
• Weld and use cutting torch as required
• Perform general repairs to plant structures
• Keep work area in a clean and orderly condition
• Test and troubleshoot malfunctioning machinery, determine repairs, and discuss with fellow mechanics for approval and repair as needed
• Replace faulty parts, electrical wires, motors, controls, and circuit boards as needed
• Install equipment and electrical components and test to ensure proper functioning
• Dismantle equipment to gain access to and remove defective parts using hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools
• Lubricate and clean parts and equipment to ensure proper operation
• Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed

Job Requirements

• High school diploma/equivalent, or comparable in training, education, or experience
• Technical or vocational school certification or equivalent in training or experience
• Ability to read and interpret instructions and operations manuals and follow step by step instructions
• Mechanical aptitude and ability are essential
• Skilled in the use of hand and power tools
• Knowledge of hydraulics, mechanics, electricity, carpentry, or related field preferred
• Ability to lift tools, machinery parts, and other objects weighing up to 80lbs each, assistance available if needed
• Ability to climb 75-ft ladders to access silos
• Able to work under extreme conditions such as hot or cold temperatures, noise, dust, and dirt