Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Position Summary :

The scope of work for this position covers the responsibility for performing preventative and corrective maintenance on forklift and yard / spotter trucks as well as general facility and operational equipment.

Essential Job Duties :

• Report to work in a fit for duty and ready to work condition daily.
• Inspect PPE and safety equipment prior to use, and report any PPE or equipment in a broken, worn, or not ready for use status.
• Immediately report any injury or incident to a supervisor regardless of significance.
• Participate in safety initiatives like observations, near misses, and safety committees.
• Troubleshoot, install, repair and maintain mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical components of equipment adhering to lockout tagout procedures and other safety guidelines.
• Perform general facility repairs, including but not limited to building, grounds, lighting and plumbing.
• Dismantle machinery to perform repairs, detect wear, misalignment and other problems. Reassemble machines, make all necessary adjustments and test operations.
• Replace broken or defective parts on equipment or facility as required. Ensure quality of repairs performed.
• May prepare written specifications for major repairs or production of parts; make up bill of materials, select proper materials, tools and equipment and complete requisitions for same.
• Prioritize equipment maintenance requests with Plant Manager.
• Identify, recommend and implement improvement to equipment.
• Manage preventive maintenance program, including recordkeeping and recommended scheduled maintenance.
• Establish and maintain relationships with outside maintenance and service vendors. Minimum Requirements :
• Prior Maintenance experience.
• Must have excellent mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, knowledge for use of mechanical / pneumatic tools, measuring equipment, automated systems and forklifts.
• Ability to work extended and weekend shifts, when needed.
• Forklift certification or experience to obtain. Desired Qualifications :
• Some computer experience required (MS Office preferred).
• Two-year college or technical program or equivalent experience preferred.
• Knowledge of machine theory, electronics, hydraulics, pneumatics, pipefitting and machine design. Knowledge of both Gas and Diesel-powered engines and drive train.
• Knowledge of machinery and support systems according to manufacturer’s guidelines / specifications / manuals.
• Ability to perform varied welding functions to include Stick, MIG, Plasma Cutter. Understand different types of Welding Rod / Wire / Shielding Gas.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Automotive Preventative Maintenance skills preferred.
• Ability to understand equipment and tool drawings. Long Term

1st shift

Atlanta, GA

$25.54 / hr

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