B-Level Technician - Now Hiring

As a Maintenance Apprentice you work in a team environment alongside other maintenance technicians and the production team to perform routine preventative maintenance and repairs on production equipment, fabrication, and building facilities.  You will perform a wide rage or repairs to include but not limited to mechanical, plumbing, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic system.  Work on fabrication and design for new systems and improvements to others.

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Essential Functions

• Perform routine preventative maintenance procedures on various production equipment to maintain the machinery in peak operational performance.
• Respond quickly to a malfunction inhibiting production and perform troubleshooting and repair work as necessary to restore the equipment to operation.
• Use technical documentation to quick diagnose system malfunctions and affect repairs.
• Escalate issues and problems quickly to the Maintenance Team Lead and the Maintenance Manager.
• Coordinate with the Production Shift Supervisor to ensure all machinery is operating and all maintenance issues are known.
• Assist and maintain an inventory record of parts and supplies.
• Assist in Creating, Implementing, and modification of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for the Maintenance Department.
• Communicate well with Extrusion Operators to understand problems with equipment and help resolve current and any preventive issues.

 Qualifications Required

• Basic understanding of pneumatics, hydraulics, mechanical, electrical circuits, pump theory, heat transfer, and fluid flow.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting electrical and mechanical drawings to aid in troubleshooting and diagnosing probable faults.
• Able to follow troubleshooting guides in technical manuals and other technical documentation. 
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Working knowledge of tools and test devices.
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Physically capable of lifting 50 pounds.
• Ability to maintain a driver's license
• Basic knowledge of rigging.

 Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Desire to participate in an apprenticeship program
• Welding and fabrication experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and CMMS software is preferred.