Maintenance Technician - 48forty Solutions

48forty Solutions is the largest pallet management services company in North America, with a national network of over 258 facilities, including 69 company-owned and operated pallet recycling plants and more than 850 partners. We also operate our own fleet of more than 8,200 trailers and tractors, servicing customers from coast to coast. Comprehensive pallet solutions include supply and retrieval, on-site services, reverse logistics, and packaging materials. Visit www.48forty.com.

Summary

The Maintenance Mechanic will have a wide skill set that encompasses multiple trades, combining the roles of an electrician, carpenter, plumber, and inventory manager. They will possess versatile interests and can quickly learn how to troubleshoot new and existing equipment. Quick response to urgent maintenance needs of any kind is essential. Inspection of wiring, repairs, and troubleshooting of equipment is necessary to ensure plant operations run smoothly.

Experience and Requirements:

• Basic plumbing knowledge, basic electrical wiring capabilities, and basic carpentry
• Preferable would be a certified Low Voltage Electrical individual. They need to able to wire and troubleshoot sensors, Photo Eyes, and contactors, along with knowledge of 110vac and 24 vdc control voltage
• Interpersonal skills to interact with all employees, contractors, and general public
• Attention to detail to ensure all jobs and tasks are completed in an exemplary manner and any potential hazards or warning signs of problems are not overlooked
• PHYSICAL Stamina to handle a full shift of being active and working on systems

Work Environment 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Ability to work in extreme conditions to include, but not limited to, elements, heat, cold, and air particulate  
• Must be able to bend, stoop, walk, turn, pivot, and stand for entire shifts of varying lengths in time 
• The employee is frequently required to sit, talk hear, walk and use hands to handle, feel and reach. 
• The noise level in the work environment is dependent on location. 
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required (eye protection, ear protection is mandatory at several locations, safety shoes) 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include, close vision, distance vision and color vision. 
• Must have a good sense of balance & good eye-hand-foot coordination 

Benefits 

• Competitive Pay
• Holiday Pay
• Referral Bonuses
• Long-Term Career Advancement  
• Great Team Environment
• PTO
• Full-time employees eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, AD&D and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability insurance on the 1st of the month following 60 days of employment 

48forty Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.