Maintenance Technician (Relocation Assistance)

Job description

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for preventative maintenance activities, troubleshooting, repairing, and replacing plant equipment and systems to ensure maximum plant performance. This position has a strong emphasis on mechanics, piping, welding, and hydraulics. All maintenance department employees assist in the development and implementation of plant safety programs and policies. Relocation assistance available from Iowa, Missouri, Minnesota, and Kansas

Job Functions:

• Perform expert troubleshooting, installation, routine maintenance, and repair of mechanical manufacturing equipment.
• Have the ability to perform essential job functions outside of normal working hours.
• Responsible for mechanical piping within the plant.
• Demonstrate understanding of welding principles associated with stick, TIG, and MIG.
• Responsible for reading and understanding mechanical and piping prints.
• Demonstrate personal computer skills and use of mechanical programs.
• Perform rotating machine alignment.
• Have a basic understanding of electrical to assist Maintenance Electrical Technician.
• Maintain facilities and grounds in clean, well-kept, and efficient operating manner.
• Possess project management skills. Participate in plant projects when needed.
• Assist process operators when necessary.
• Assist Maintenance Manager with control of parts inventory.
• Responsible for awareness and implementation of all local, state, and federal regulations.
• Complete all tasks assigned by the Maintenance Engineer.
• Maintain confidentiality of all records and company matters.
• Support all company safety, health, environmental, and quality programs and policies.
• Maintain a high level of service and work performance and support and promote a positive and cooperative team environment that fosters creative problem solving and shared learning.

Requirements:

• High school graduate or GED required
• Technical degree or certification in related mechanical field preferred
• 3 or more years of experience in maintenance operations
• Industrial or process maintenance required
• Expertise in mechanical, piping, welding, and hydraulics
• Detail-oriented with strong communication, organizational, time-management, and troubleshooting skills.

This is a direct hire opportunity with a wage of $47.83 per hour and offers a full benefit package along with relocation assistance.