Maintenance Technician - MDS Staffing

Maintenance Technician

DEFINITION:

Installs, troubleshoots and repairs complex mechanical equipment and distribution systems involving work of a varied nature with minimum supervision. Maintains, services and assures proper operation of all the company’s assets facility wide.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under the general supervision of the Maintenance Manager and Shop Manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB, REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITY:

• Installs, maintains and rearranges complex equipment.
• Diagnose complex equipment failures.
• Dismantles, repairs and reassembles complex equipment.
• Performs work in the mechanic’s skill area such as fabrication, assembly, welding, burning, cutting, layout, pipefitting and basic electrical knowledge.
• Occasionally assists other trades.
• Clean and fill all soap, paper towel and other dispensing equipment. Handles all recycling.
• Completes routine paperwork as required.
• Uses typical mechanic’s tools and inspection gauges.
• Works from drawings, verbal instructions or sketches. Uses shop math.
• Clean debris and lubricant from parts, work area and equipment.
• Operates production equipment to check work as required.
• Operates shop equipment including drill press, grinder, sander and others.
• Carries out tasks in a safe, neat and workmanlike manner. Cleans jobsite.
• Carries out all work as assigned by supervision.
• Oversees facility, maintaining all aspects of appearance and function of building and grounds.
• Working knowledge of modern office equipment, including use of computers.
• Knows the location of all the shop equipment and services.
• Able to start, stop and run machinery.
• Is familiar with, understands and uses safe practices and wears all required safety equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Valid Driver License.
• Practices a strong work ethic.
• Possesses qualities such as productivity, dependability, resourcefulness, efficiency, and professionalism.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of recognized mechanical apprenticeship program or 3 years’ experience as maintenance technician in a manufacturing environment.
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience.