Maintenance Technician

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Maintenance Technician, where your expertise will enhance machinery reliability in the sign industry. This role involves performing critical repairs, conducting preventive maintenance, and ensuring equipment operates at peak efficiency. You’ll be part of a dedicated team that values innovation and excellence, contributing to a culture of safety and continuous improvement. With comprehensive benefits and a commitment to your professional growth, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Full medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off Accrual

401K with Profit Sharing

Employee Recognition Prizes

Employee Referral Benefits

Volunteer Time Off

Qualifications

• 2+ years of production equipment maintenance experience required.
• Strong mechanical and electrical knowledge is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform emergency repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Fabrication skills

Basic computer skills

Problem-solving

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Manual tools

Electric tools

Forklift

Job description

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Do you want to work for a company where the people are the purpose? At Grimco, we understand that excellence in machinery maintenance is essential to our success in the sign industry. That's why we're inviting passionate individuals to join our maintenance technician team. Here, your skills and dedication will be instrumental in upholding our high standards and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Together, we'll ensure the smooth functioning of our equipment and continue to innovate in maintenance practices. Come be a part of our team and help shape the future of machinery maintenance in the sign industry.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

1. Provide emergency and unscheduled equipment repairs.
2. Perform scheduled and preventive maintenance of equipment, as assigned.
3. Perform basic to advanced mechanical and electrical troubleshooting.
4. Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make necessary equipment adjustments.
5. Install and repair electrical systems and wiring.
6. Prepare and set up equipment for production jobs.
7. Detect faulty equipment operations and report them to the Maintenance Supervisor.
8. Comply with all policies and procedures for equipment maintenance and operations.
9. Always follow safe-working practices.
10. Maintain equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
11. Contribute to various team projects to improve equipment operation and automation, as assigned.
12. Assist with other facility maintenance, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of production equipment maintenance experience.
2. Fabrication skills.
3. Basic computer skills.
4. Demonstrated mechanical and electrical knowledge and repair abilities.
5. Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
6. Ability to define routine and complex problems and resolve them quickly.
7. Ability to work well with ever-changing priorities and situations.
8. Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
9. Ability to read and interpret documents, instructions, and manuals.
10. Reliability to regularly report to work and availability to work overtime.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

1. Ability to frequently lift, twist, and carry tools and materials weighing up to 160 lbs.
2. Ability to frequently push-pull materials weighing up to 160 lbs.
3. Involves prolonged standing or walking, frequent bending, stooping, and reaching daily.
4. Ability to climb ladders to pick or put away products.
5. Ability to utilize manual and electrically powered tools and machines (e.g., forklift) with a full range of physical motion.

BENEFITS:

1. Full medical, dental, and vision benefits available. Premiums have remained unchanged for more than 16 years.
2. Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave.
3. Paid Holidays.
4. Paid Time Off Accrual (Paid Time Off payout available).
5. 401K with Profit Sharing, up to 6% of the employee’s total compensation earnings.
6. Eligible for Employee Recognition Prizes.
7. Employee Referral Benefits.
8. Volunteer Time Off.

ABOUT GRIMCO:

Grimco is a wholesale sign supply manufacturer and distributor with over 50 locations across North America. We focus on distributing quality products and providing excellent service to the sign industry. Our offering of sign supplies includes traffic signs, blanks, substrates, boards, digital print media, wrap films, sign vinyl, application tape, banner material and supplies, sign frames, banner stands, LEDs and electrical accessories, grand format solvent/UV/latex printers, inks, software and more.

Learn more about us at https://connect.grimco.com/careers.