Jr. Maintenance Tech

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Responsible for learning maintenance procedures and troubleshooting techniques in the following categories: Industrial, Electrical, PLC, Mechanical, Pneumatics, and Hydraulics  

• Troubleshoots and repairs equipment that involve basic electrical issues such as resetting breakers, replacing fuses, replacing motors and sensors. 

• Observes, learns, and demonstrates the basic working knowledge of the following: industrial computerized controls, variable speed drives, level sensors, limit switches, pressure switches, proximity sensors, photo-electric sensors, IEC style contractors and starters. 

• Escalates complex troubleshooting issues to Maintenance Technician I or higher. 

• Learns safe and effective rigging. 

• Coordinates operations with production, shipping, and other departments, as required. 

• Follows all safety and PPE requirements, policies, and procedures. 

• Performs weekly lubrication of plant processes and ancillary equipment. 

• Learns PM (Preventive Maintenance) process and how to complete required paperwork. 

• Disassembles and reassembles pumps, as well as replaces pumps and valves. 

• Learns and demonstrates the proper procedures for splices and repairing conveyor belts. 

• Assists with replacement and alignment of gearboxes, belts, chains, sprockets, and pulleys. 

• Works, in an assisted capacity, as the on-duty line maintenance operator; responding to all line calls and complete the daily maintenance call log. 

• Assists senior technicians with mechanical and electrical repairs. 

• Researches and sources materials and parts. 

• Identifies and utilizes established resources. 

• Performs other duties as required.  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Requires a minimum of 1-year previous experience in a related capacity or vocational school/ other industrial training program may suffice for the aforementioned experience.  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook preferred. 

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. 

• FIIX software experience preferred.  

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

• The Industrial Maintenance Technician Trainee will be located at any of the following: Waco, TX., Winter Haven, FL, Fernley, NV, Phoenix, AZ, or Hazleton, PA facilities.  

• Moderate dust. 

• Working from heights. 

• Working in confined spaces. 

• Moderate noise. 

• Automated and semi-automated manufacturing equipment. 

• Hot and cold climates. 

• Must be able to work around tanks, lines, and pumps constantly. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Standing 8 – 12 hours a day 

• Lifting up to 120 lbs. 

• Ability to climb stairs often and ladders periodically. 

• Ability to work shift work. 

• Visual Acuity (including color perception). 

• Good Hearing. 

• All hires will be subject to a pre-employment physical