1st Shift Maintenance Technician Assistant

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Job Summary

The Maintenance Technician provides direct maintenance support for production equipment during unscheduled downtimes and scheduled preventative maintenance. The Maintenance Technician works closely with the operations team, technical personnel, and the area supervisors to meet or exceed goals for Safety, Quality, and Productivity.

 

Note to Applicant:  The ideal candidate for any position at Central Plains Steel will understand the dynamics of a cohesive team and feel a responsibility to help create and support that culture. Individuals who are Humble, Hungry, and Smart:  who want to be part of a team that continuously strives to provide the “Best-In-Class” service to both our internal and external customers by following our guiding principles of:

• Respect for others
• Integrity, both in our principles and the unity of our team
• Excellence in everything we do
• Honoring our commitments

Physical Requirements

Stand or Sit(Stationary position), Walk(Move, Traverse), Use hand/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position), Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse), Stoop, kneel, crouch, or Crawl(Position self(to), Move), Talk/hear(Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information), See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess), Pushing or Pulling, Reaching, Repetitive Motion

Function in the Job

Heavy work - Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Job Function

• Follows all safety regulations and basic rules and regulations per company policy
• Maintain and repair production equipment, administer preventative maintenance programs and procedures
• Inspect equipment to detect defects or malfunctions
• Support the installation of new equipment and participate in equipment training
• Is Competent using maintenance technician skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines
• Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service
• Uses a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties
• Conducts general building maintenance and coordinates activities with building contractors
• Complies with safety regulations and maintains clean and orderly work areas
• Able to perform essential job functions outside of normal working hours as needed

Required Skills

• Valid Driver’s License - required.
• 2 years minimum of relevant experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities - required.
• Associates degree or Certification within Industrial Manufacturing, Maintenance or Electronics is preferred
• Working knowledge of mechanical systems such as pneumatics, hydraulics, plant equipment, air compressors, HVAC, etc.
•  Working knowledge of electrical systems such as PLCs, drives, servos, motors, plant electrical, control panels
• Basic fabrication skills. · Knowledge of electrical circuits and operating principles of motors. Troubleshoot electrical equipment up to 480V.
• Ability to show adequate manual dexterity, finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, and multilimbed coordination - required.
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions as applied to work situations - required.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Basic measurement skills, including taking, converting, and/or using measurements of length, width, height, and weight to perform basic math computations correctly - required.
• Basic arithmetic skills to calculate and convert decimals and fractions - required.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively - required.
• Ability to make sound decisions based on a combination of factors including knowledge, experience, and judgment - required.
• Ability to lift 100 pounds occasionally, 60 pounds repetitively - required.
• Ability to stand for sustained periods of time - required.
• Ability to push or pull 80 pounds of force - required.
• Ability to go up and down off truck trailers repeatedly - required.
• Employee is subject to temperatures in excess of 100 degrees F and below 32 degrees F
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, internal customers and/or vendors - required.
• Must be able to obtain a certification to operate all required motorized material handling and rigging equipment - required.
• Basic computer proficiency and working knowledge of software applications - required.
• Warehousing and material handling experience – preferred.
• High School diploma/GED - preferred.