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Job Type
Full-time
Description
POSITION SUMMARY: The Maintenance Tech is responsible for ensuring the overall continuous operation of Paragon properties both from a production as well as a facilities perspective. The Maintenance Tech will work with management to prioritize needs as well as identify opportunities for improvement within the organization while continually enhancing maintenance skills. This role must be knowledgeable in and follow all procedures needed to ensure the proper safe and efficient operations of the production environment. Position is performed under established guidelines and company policy.
WE OFFER
- Fast Track promotional opportunities!
- Wages starting at $27.80/hr plus overtime once on shift, amazing holiday pay and special pay opportunities!
- Straight nights - 8p-8a shifts.
- Paid lunches and breaks.
- Amazing and affordable benefits package.
- Annual pay increases based on performance.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Bonus pay!
Requirements
RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Skillfully performance maintenance and repair of mechanical, electrical and/or physical structures, including the maintenance/replacement of simple motors and the ability to effectively remove and replace AC/DC drives.
- Works and/or effectively monitors the Programmable Logic Controller, Drive systems and Robotics at the basic level and troubleshoot within system
- Works within the Computerized Maintenance System to record daily tasks including shift reports, work orders, etc. in a timely and accurate fashion
- Performs basic welding tasks as related to a manufacturing environment
- Utilizes blueprints to understand machinery, facilities maintenance requirements.
- Performs basic wiring tasks and advanced or complex wiring tasks with supervision
- Accurately performs general inspection to discern the root cause of basic equipment failures and or the need for maintenance equipment. Makes basic repairs within guidelines and authority limit, follows established procedures for maintenance tasks and reporting duties
- Follows and ensures that all safety requirements and procedures are always observed and met
- Prioritizes maintenance jobs in order of importance or urgency to ensure production downtime is kept to absolute minimum. Works with manager to determine priorities and ensure knowledge of significant issues
- Assist with maintaining maintenance department; ensuring inventory is returned to proper locations and general housekeeping tasks are completed
- Identifies opportunities for improved processes and procedures to assist with efficient management of maintenance tasks and service provided to all departments
- Maintains and up-to-date knowledge of machines and facilities. Ongoing learning through seminars, trainings, classes, etc. to ensure up to date knowledge related to job functions, equipment, electrical tasks and other applicable tasks as related to the job duties
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge/Skill/Ability:
- Ability to read, interpret and utilize blueprints
- Basic welding skills
- Basic to Intermediate wiring skills
- Knowledgeable and skilled in the use of hand tools and other maintenance related tools and can identify proper tools for various jobs.
- Ability to demonstrate sound judgement while adapting to fast paced environment and rapid changes. Able to juggle multiple tasks and handle unexpected delays or events while maintaining constant attention to detail
- Ability to be on-call and respond to maintenance calls and needs during off-shift hours
- Strong organizational skills combined with good problem-solving skills
- Practice and promote teamwork within our organization.
- High level of dependability regarding attendance and punctuality with the ability to be on call as need for maintenance issues.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Ability to use hands including fingers to hold, touch, see, feel, grip, squeeze, push, pull
- Ability to perform pushing, pulling, forward exertion on a regular basis
- Ability to have overhead extension with arms on a regular basis
- Ability to use enhanced levels of manual dexterity with arms and hands to operate industrial power tools occasionally.
- Ability to stand and walk continuously on concrete floor for 12-hour shifts
- Ability stand, crouch, stoop, bend and squat frequently
- Ability to kneel occasionally
- Ability to climb stairs and ladders occasionally
- Ability to twist at the hip and waist area on a regular basis
- Ability to rotate neck to look backwards, up, down and sideways on a regular basis
- Ability to work on elevated platforms
- Ability to climb on uneven surfaces occasionally.
- Ability to must regularly lift and or move up to 65lbs
- Ability to occasionally move up to 80lbs with assistance
- Ability to understand and communicate verbally, in person and over paging system
- Ability to meet requirements of and utilize all PPE when required
EQUIVALENT EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of one to three years of maintenance experience in an industrial environment working on both
facilities and machinery.
Preferred Experience/Qualifications:
High School diploma or equivalent
Maintenance in a plastics manufacturing environment
Preferred experience with industrial 3 phase electrical systems and troubleshooting
Special Job Dimensions
Work involves overtime, shift rotations and schedule changes. Requires adherence to deadlines and project completion deadlines.