Job Description:

DIRECT HIRE: The Maintenance Technician L1 is responsible for processing and repairing andor replacement of machine parts to allow for continuous and efficient operations in production.Rate of Pay: $25 - $28hr (depending on experience)Work Type: Full-timeShift pattern: 3rd shift (11pm - 7:30am)Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insuranceReports to: Technical Services ManagerDuties and Responsibilities:Promotes safety in the workplace by assuring all electrical and mechanical guards and other safety devices are working and in placeAnalyzes and repairs all manufacturing equipment including, but not limited to, plastic blow molding and ancillary equipmentUnderstands and performs processing on machines to ensure machine efficiency and high qualityPerforms routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothlyUses tools ranging from common hand and power tools to precision measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing devicesPerforms complex problem solving using the understanding of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics and blueprintsCoordinates specific activities with Production and Quality DepartmentsMaintains 5S in work areaPromotes good teamwork between self and others, ensuring that all Maintenance employees work together harmoniously in support of our production needsInstrumental in development and mentoring of apprenticesTeaches and transfers knowledge of technical aptitude to othersKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:Strong mechanical aptitude Knowledge in electrical, electronics, pneumatics, hydraulics, andor reading blueprints requiredMust be able to operate, understand, and transfer knowledge of all machinery and equipmentStrong reading, mathematical and communication skills requiredKnowledge of Lock out tag out practices required.Welding experience preferred Education and Experience:High school diploma or equivalent requiredMinimum of 1yearexperiencein maintenance in a manufacturing facility requiredMust own full set of hand tools and toolbox as required for work environmentWelding experience preferred Forklift experience requiredPhysical Requirements:The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Work conditions consistent with a manufacturing environmentFrequent exposure to manufacturing operations requires the ability to use all necessary safety equipmentStanding, walking, stooping, and bending are frequent and requiredMust be able to tolerate repetitive motions for extended periods of timeMust be able to lift to 50 pounds frequentlyAbility to stand for at least 8 hours on concrete surface is requiredMust be able to tolerate extreme temperaturesINDH