Maintenance Technician
Join us and take your career to the next level
The primary objective of the Maintenance professional is to ensure the ongoing serviceability of Kalmar facilities, grounds, and equipment. This is achieved through diligent preventative maintenance and repair activities designed to cause minimal impact to daily operations.
What are your key responsibilities:
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Observe and comply with all plant safety rules and regulations, including LockOut-TagOut (LOTO) procedures.
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Execute preventive maintenance schedules for all major equipment, vehicles, and building systems.
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Accurately report and complete all assigned maintenance work orders.
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Ensure all completed work conforms to applicable codes and maintenance specifications.
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Report any misuse of plant equipment to the department Leadperson or Supervisor.
Principle Duties
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Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment and machinery problems to propose effective repairs.
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Correctly select and utilize all specialized tools and supplies.
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Maintain high housekeeping standards by returning serviced machines and areas to an acceptable state after work is completed.
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Control, document, and dispose of hazardous waste materials in strict compliance with company procedures.
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Provide recommendations to repair, replace, or sub-contract tasks based on sound business reasons.
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Execute maintenance tasks within established and acceptable time expectations.
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Assist the Supervisor in training other associates within the department as needed.
What we offer you:
Kalmar provides a competitive compensation and benefit package including:
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401(k) Retirement Plan
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Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
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Life Insurance plans
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Paid vacation and holidays
What you bring to the role:
To be considered for this role, applicants must meet the following criteria:
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Pre-certification: Successful completion of a precertification test is required prior to hire.
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Licensing: Must possess or obtain a Forklift Certification upon starting the position.
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Welding Certification: Must obtain a Mig Weld Certification (1G only) within six months of hire.
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Certification Maintenance: To remain active, the employee must perform welding tasks every six months.
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Technical Knowledge: Must keep current on local electrical and building codes, as well as maintenance requirements for capital goods including hoists, forklifts, vehicles, and productive machinery.
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Regulatory Compliance: Operation of all vehicles must be in compliance with state and local regulations.
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Preferred: Certifications - electrical / HVAC / Plumbing
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Preferred: Experience performing preventative maintenance in a manufacturing facility
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Computer Skills: Proficiency in using software tools for diagnostics and communication between team members.
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Training: Show a willingness to train and take accountability for the trainees' quality.