JOB DESCRIPTION

Overview
Under the general direction of the Plant Manager, this position is responsible for supporting various maintenance functions including but not limited to: troubleshooting running equipment, modifications to existing equipment, preventative and predictive maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives. A certain degree of creativity and 
latitude is required. Position will require flexible hours on the weekends. Must be able to work overtime.

Responsibilities
• Strong, relentless and consistent focus on safety
• Conducting routine inspections of premises and equipment
• Performing preventative maintenance
• Handling basic repairs and maintenance on equipment and throughout facility
• Overseeing contractors when professional repairs are necessary
• Diagnosing mechanical issues and correcting them
• Repairing machines, equipment, or structures as necessary
• Ability to maintain focus while working individually
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
• Proven maintenance experience, such as repairs associated with pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical systems
• Skilled in the use of hand and power tools
• Ability to take apart machines, equipment, or devices to remove and replace defective parts
• Ability to check/read blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs as necessary
• Ability to use common tools such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches
• Forklift, man lift and associated safety equipment experience, preferred
• Experience with precision measuring instruments or electronic testing devices
• CNC equipment experiences preferred
• Software and program loading experience preferred
• Welding and metal fabrication experience preferred
• Strong organizational, follow up, and communication skills and extreme eye for detail
• Strong time management skills, maintaining an active work list and timely completion of work items
• Regular attendance and timeliness is an essential function of the job to avoid having any disruptions in production 
and customer service
• Follow all operational and safety SOP’s as written

Qualifications
• A minimum of 2 years of industrial maintenance service
• Electrical experience needed in 460/230 3 phase services, troubleshooting circuits, motor starters, lighting and 
control wiring
• Pneumatic understanding or manufacturing machinery and general plumbing skills highly desirable
• Must have experience with hydraulic pumps and piping
• Ability to weld with mig and stick machine
• Proper use of torch rig, electrical hand tools, grinders, drill motors, die grinders, porta band, and bench grinder
• Must be able to lift 50+ lbs.
• Must be able to climb a ladder and work in high areas
• Ability to work well independently, as well as part of a team
• The ability to work accurately, thoroughly and meet deadlines
• Must have a high school diploma or general education degree (GED) Technical education is a plus
• This position requires a self-motivated individual who can work independently and always be highly alert

Shift Information

Kirkwood Day: 6:00:00 AM - 2:30:00 PM, Monday - Friday