1st Shift Maintenance Technician Assistant

Reliance, Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Plains Steel is seeking a Maintenance Technician to provide direct maintenance support for production equipment during unplanned downtime and scheduled preventive maintenance. You will work with operations, technical staff, and area supervisors to meet safety, quality, and productivity goals.

The role involves heavy manual work, reading manuals and work orders, and using a variety of tools and meters.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required / preferred.
• Associates degree or relevant certification preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• 2 years minimum of relevant experience or equivalent.
• Experience with mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Follows safety regulations and company policies.
• Maintain and repair production equipment; perform preventative maintenance.
• Inspect equipment for defects or malfunctions.
• Assist with installation of new equipment and training.
• Read and interpret manuals and work orders; perform maintenance.
• Use hand tools, meters, and material handling equipment.
• Coordinate building maintenance with contractors.
• Perform essential duties beyond normal hours as needed.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Reading instructions

Measurement skills

Arithmetic skills

Multi-tasking

Decision making

Lifting 100 pounds

Standing long periods

Push/pull 80 pounds

Certification to operate equipment

Basic computer skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical systems knowledge

Pneumatics & hydraulics

Education

High School diploma

Associates degree or Certification in Industrial Manufacturing / Maintenance / Electronics

Tools

PLC systems

Drives/servos

Motors/Control panels

Air compressors

HVAC systems

Job description

Job Summary

The Maintenance Technician provides direct maintenance support for production equipment during unscheduled downtimes and scheduled preventative maintenance. The Maintenance Technician works closely with the operations team, technical personnel, and the area supervisors to meet or exceed goals for Safety, Quality, and Productivity.

Note to Applicant

The ideal candidate for any position at Central Plains Steel will understand the dynamics of a cohesive team and feel a responsibility to help create and support that culture. Individuals who are Humble, Hungry, and Smart: who want to be part of a team that continuously strives to provide the "Best-In-Class" service to both our internal and external customers by following our guiding principles of:

• Respect for others
• Integrity, both in our principles and the unity of our team
• Excellence in everything we do
• Honoring our commitments

Physical Requirements

Stand or Sit (Stationary position), Walk (Move, Traverse), Use hand/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position), Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse), Stoop, kneel, crouch, or Crawl (Position self(to), Move), Talk/hear (Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information), See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess), Pushing or Pulling, Reaching, Repetitive Motion

Function in the Job

Heavy work - Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Job Function

• Follows all safety regulations and basic rules and regulations per company policy
• Maintain and repair production equipment, administer preventative maintenance programs and procedures
• Inspect equipment to detect defects or malfunctions
• Support the installation of new equipment and participate in equipment training
• Is Competent using maintenance technician skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines
• Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service
• Uses a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties
• Conducts general building maintenance and coordinates activities with building contractors
• Complies with safety regulations and maintains clean and orderly work areas
• Able to perform essential job functions outside of normal working hours as needed

Required Skills

• Valid Driver’s License - required.
• 2 years minimum of relevant experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities - required.
• Associates degree or Certification within Industrial Manufacturing, Maintenance or Electronics is preferred.
• Working knowledge of mechanical systems such as pneumatics, hydraulics, plant equipment, air compressors, HVAC, etc.
• Working knowledge of electrical systems such as PLCs, drives, servos, motors, plant electrical, control panels.
• Basic fabrication skills. · Knowledge of electrical circuits and operating principles of motors. Troubleshoot electrical equipment up to 480V.
• Ability to show adequate manual dexterity, finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, and multilimbed coordination - required.
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions as applied to work situations - required.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Basic measurement skills, including taking, converting, and/or using measurements of length, width, height, and weight to perform basic math computations correctly - required.
• Basic arithmetic skills to calculate and convert decimals and fractions - required.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively - required.
• Ability to make sound decisions based on a combination of factors including knowledge, experience, and judgment - required.
• Ability to lift 100 pounds occasionally, 60 pounds repetitively - required.
• Ability to stand for sustained periods of time - required.
• Ability to push or pull 80 pounds of force - required.
• Ability to go up and down off truck trailers repeatedly - required.
• Employee is subject to temperatures in excess of 100 degrees F and below 32 degrees F.
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, internal customers and/or vendors - required.
• Must be able to obtain a certification to operate all required motorized material handling and rigging equipment - required.
• Basic computer proficiency and working knowledge of software applications - required.
• Warehousing and material handling experience – preferred.
• High School diploma/GED - preferred.