Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift (Maintenance)

General SummaryThis position provides assistance with specialized fabrication and assembling needs for the maintenance department in order to maintain equipment and create efficiencies. This position also supports projects requiring longer term planning and execution, in support of production lines and building/services.

Duties and Responsibilities• Fabricate metal structures and process piping; adjust and assemble equipment from raw materials.
• Make modifications and perform upkeep on existing equipment.
• Assist with line designs and comment on proposed changes and equipment.
• Perform a full range complex skilled welding and fabricating duties, fabricate and repair industrial equipment, and perform other technical maintenance duties. Working with various types of materials, i.e. mild steel, aluminum, stainless steel.
• Operate and maintain metal fabrication equipment and tools.
• Review plant equipment needs with maintenance crew and management.
• Perform a full range of complex layout, assembly, and precise installation for new and used equipment.
• Repair, overhaul, fabricate, disassemble, re-assemble, and move equipment in and out of the plant.
• Create estimates and requisitions for necessary materials or parts for projects.
• Assist maintenance and production personnel in problem solving activities.
• Complete assignments in a timely manner.
• Attend seminars, workshops and classes on maintenance related subjects and teach others.
• Keep legible, detailed, and accurate records and logs.
• Load/unload parts and machinery as instructed.
• Minimize downtime by utilizing skills to create operational efficiencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.