Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Technician position is responsible for anticipating, diagnosing and repairing all areas of the facility. 

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities 

• Communicates, coordinates, and schedules all repairs and problems with Operations, including diagnosing problems and preventative maintenance; ensuring problems and tasks are addressed in a timely manner. 

• Communicates with Maintenance Manager / Supervisor when parts or outside labor will be needed to complete tasks. 

• Remove, install, rebuild, weld, torch, lubricate and clean all equipment associated with the process. 

• Performs equipment, instrument and electrical work as needed. 

• Completes tasks assigned by Maintenance Manager as scheduled or on-call basis. 

• Utilizes call out log to document priority and need of after hour requests. 

• Assists Maintenance Manager with inventory management. 

• Completes assignments in our work order tracking system, labor hours, and parts. 

• Ability to understand and utilize our maintenance software. 

• Maintains compliance with all city, state, and federal regulations. 

• Maintains plant sanitation standards. 

• Operates heavy equipment including fork lifts, boom lifts and scissor lifts. 

• Completes training as required. 

• Complete / request job safety permits - hot work, confined space, LOTO, roof access, safe work permit, etc. 
• Ability to read and understand computer printouts, schematics, and equipment specifications. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications 

• AA, BS and/or technical education is preferred. 
• Prior maintenance experience desired. 
• Strong safety performance and value for safety. 

• Good time management skills and ability to prioritize work tasks. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (especially spreadsheets) or related software. 
• Display quality work through strong attention to detail and initiative to complete tasks. 
• Work with a team by coordinating efforts and delegating duties as needed. 
• Work overtime hours as necessary. 

• Willing to be part of on-call rotation.  
• Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Language Requirements  

The primary language of Platinum Crush is English.  Excellent communication skills are defined as the ability to:  

• Actively listen for total comprehension. 

• Ask questions that enhance the understanding of a certain topic. 
• Relay information and/or instruction in a descriptive and understandable fashion in both written and verbal forms. 
• Being responsive in a timely manner. 

Mathematical Requirements  

• This role involves statistical analysis and configuring basic inferences. 
• Basic mathematic knowledge is required; addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division skills to the general degree.  

Reasoning Ability Requirements 

• Professional-level, reasoning abilities are necessary to process complex information. 

• Candidates must be able to take responsibility for tasks assigned. 
• Being able to effectively prioritize deadlines. 
• Ability to work under minimal supervision. 

Physical Requirements 

• Must be able to climb ladders and work at heights of up to 150 feet. 
• Manage confined space entry. 
• Ability to walk for long periods of time.  
• Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions. 
• Ability to work in loud noise environments. 

• Ability to work in dusty environments.  
• Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 55 lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting safely. 
• Willing to work 12 hour shifts and rotating shifts.