Career Equipment Technician (Maintenance Tech)

Plant 1478

Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Tech

Reports to: Maintenance Manager

FLSA: NONEXEMPT

As an Equipment Technician with Valtir, you’ll use blueprints, schematics, small/power tools, welders, and electronic test equipment to perform a variety of maintenance tasks and determine causes of operating problems in areas including, but not limited to, plumbing, electrical systems/components, HVAC, carpentry, electrical fixtures/switches/power sources, and mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.

What you will do:

• Perform basic preventive maintenance and electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic repairs to production and mechanical equipment, machinery, and components
• Determine causes of operating problems, consult schematics, and order replacement parts
• Perform high voltage electrical repairs (e.g. controls, relays)
• Install and repair electrical systems, apparatus, and electrical and electronic components of industrial machinery and equipment, following electrical code, manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints, and other specifications using electrical and electronic test equipment
• Lay out, build, test, troubleshoot, repair, and modify production electronic components, parts, switch panels, etc.
• May test new equipment, troubleshoot operation, and make minor adjustments to equipment
• Weld and/or fabricate parts or components that may be needed to repair machinery or equipment
• Operate overhead crane and other mobile equipment (man lift, scissors lift, forklift)
• Maintain and complete all required records
• Follow all safety rules and practices
• May be involved in safety committees or initiatives
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Training to operate & run our mill

What you will need:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience
• Ability to work on routine manufacturing assignments that have clear goals and standard procedures
• Ability to receive detailed instructions and work under close supervision
• Ability to learn job skills, company policies, and processes to do routine tasks
• Ability to follow verbal or simple written instructions and procedures
• May need to complete an apprenticeship and/or formal training in area of specialty
• Resource Conservative and Recovery Act (RCRA) training within 6 months of hire; annual training
• Ability to use standard approaches and allow higher levels to handle more complex issues
• Ability to safely and efficiently perform all essential functions
• Ability to follow directions and maintain a professional work environment
• Good communication skills and the ability to work within a teamwork environment
• Regular and predictable attendance