Maintenance Technician

Job Summary

This role is responsible for the overall maintenance and repair of equipment, tools, and machinery as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor or Head Mechanic at our Highland Phoenix facility.

Job Responsibilities

• Install, adjust, and repair production equipment, heavy trucks, material handling systems and special purpose machines as assigned
• Maintain and secure machinery under constant physical stress, impact, or vibration, ensuring fasteners and frames remain secure
• Operate a variety of hand and power tools to repair, grease, cut, and clean components; perform Arc or MIG welding, grinding, and general metal fabrication as required
• Perform general repairs to plant structures while maintaining the integrity and compliance of structural safety machine guards
• Execute strict Lockout/Tagout protocols on heavy machinery to ensure a safe working environment
• Test and troubleshoot malfunctioning machinery and discuss with Head Mechanic for approval
• Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical systems, including 480VAC 3-phase power alongside 120VAC and 24VDC control circuits
• Dismantle equipment to remove and replace faulty parts, electrical wires, motors, controls, and circuit boards, ensuring seals, bearings, and guides are protected from abrasive wear
• Maintain flawless punctuality and strict adherence to shift start times to prevent production delays and ensure smooth shift handoffs
• Keep work area in a clean and orderly condition; perform other duties related to the nature of the job on a temporary or permanent basis as needed
• 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 technical/vocational school certification; or a comparable mix of training, education, and experience
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow blueprints, technical schematics, and operations manuals step-by-step
• Skilled in the use of hand and power tools with proven troubleshooting experience in mechanics, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electricity
• Background working with material handling equipment and experience with Arc/MIG welding is highly preferred
• Strong personal safety ownership with proven experience executing full Lockout/Tagout procedures
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred
• Ability to lift tools and machinery parts weighing up to 80 lbs , stand for extended periods, and endure intermittent bending, crouching, pushing, pulling, stooping, and reaching
• Commitment to consistently and safely work an extended 60-hour workweek schedule
• Able to work safely under extreme conditions such as hot or cold temperatures, noise, heavy dust, grit, dirt, and abrasive debris