Industrial Maintenance Technician

$26 - $36 per hour // Health Benefits (medical, dental, vision) // Retirement/401K Vacation + PTO Tuition Reimbursement

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Salary: $26 - $36 per hour

A bit about us:

Our client is a growing manufacturer in Kentucky

Why join us?

$26 - $36 an hour

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K + match

Job Details

During the assigned shift the Maintenance Technician performs all tasks associated with installing, adjusting and maintaining mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment in order to keep the operations running in a safe, efficient manner. This position also troubleshoots mechanical, electrical and computer related issues that arise and takes appropriate steps to resolve.


What your day may look like

• Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic

tools, conveyor systems and production machines.

• Follows diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions and engineering specifications to troubleshoot malfunctions.
• Troubleshoots and maintains PLC's, plant instrumentation and plant electronic equipment.
• Completes simple programming of logic controllers.
• Reduces downtime and increases on-stream time on all operations running on assigned shift.
• Composes and provides written documentation on all issues utilizing a PM program or work order system to ensure clear communication is

provided to the Maintenance Supervisor/Manager on items that need attention.

• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation.
• Listens for problems using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts by using rules, calipers, micrometers and other measuring

instruments.

• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs and straightedges.
• Analyzes mechanical and operational problems on equipment and plans for and takes corrective action.
• Makes necessary corrections and runs adjustments to maintain maximum production and quality.
• Installs new machinery and equipment.
• Performs maintenance welding, cutting, brazing, sawing, grinding and related metal work.
• Maintains inventory of assigned tools and related supplies.
• Fabricates repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment.
• Maintains tools and machinery in good condition.
• Assists in training plant team members on the operation of new equipment.
• Notifies leader of recurring equipment malfunctions and corrective action taken.
• Maintains a clean work environment both inside and outside the facility by using good housekeeping habits.
• Performs work in a safe, responsible manner by following all safety rules and procedures.
• Other work-related duties as assigned by leader.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.

Education and experience needed for this position

• Technical degree or trade school certificate in mechanical, electrical or HVAC is required.
• Two years of plant maintenance experience working with electronic troubleshooting and logic controllers is required or three years of plant

maintenance experience working with electronic troubleshooting and logic controllers is required.


Other skills that will help you succeed

• Written and verbal communications skills in English.
• Organizational skills.
• Prioritizes on an hourly basis.
• Can use common tools and advance diagnostic tools.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time in extreme hot or cold temperatures.
• Employee may be required to pass OSHA respirator physical.
• Must be able to work rotating shift as scheduled

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