HVAC Maintenance Technician A - 1st Shift

Briggs & Stratton; Poplar Bluff (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Briggs & Stratton is seeking a skilled maintenance technician in Poplar Bluff, MO to troubleshoot and repair plant equipment, buildings, electrical, HVAC and hydraulic systems. You will work on PLC-based controls and assist with automation, robotics, and fabrication tasks.

With 3 years of relevant experience and a high school diploma or GED, you will collaborate with engineers and vendors, train staff, and perform a range of maintenance duties in a full-time, on-site role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3 years of technical experience with mechanical, electrical and hydraulic skills.
• Strong mechanical, electrical and hydraulic abilities and knowledge.
• Experience with PLCs and HVAC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and repairs equipment using PLCs.
• Performs automation, robotics, fabrication, and tooling tasks and repairs tools and gauges.
• collaborates with engineers and vendors to resolve issues cost-effectively.
• Trains employees, assigns work, and provides performance feedback.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Teamwork

English fluency

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Hydraulics

Computer basics

Education

High School diploma

GED

Tools

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)

Electrical testing equipment

Power tools

Shop machinery

Job description

Position DescriptionUses advanced technical knowledge to troubleshoot and repair all plant equipment, building and grounds. Performs a wide variety of skilled maintenance work to maintain structures, electrical systems, heating systems, plumbing, machine repair, electrical systems, hydraulics systems for a variety of equipment.

Job Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and repairs equipment using programmable logic controllers (PLC)
• Performs various duties relating to automation and robotics, machine shop fabrication, preventative maintenance using specialized equipment and various machining or bench operations to alter and repair tools, fixtures, gauges, and guarding.
• Works closely with engineers and outside vendors to resolve complex process or equipment issues in a cost effective and timely manner.
• Trains employees; assigns and directs work; provides feedback to supervisor regarding employee work performance; addresses complaints and resolves problems.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Skills Requirements

• Advanced troubleshooting skills using mechanical, electrical, hydraulic knowledge
• HVAC license (EPA Section 608 Certification, level 3 or higher) preferred
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Good teamwork, interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of tooling practices and applications
• Basic computer skills
• Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location

Education

High School diploma

General Education Degree

Experience Requirements

• 3 years of technical experience using mechanical, electrical and hydraulic skills

Physical & Environmental Requirements

• May be required to lift or carry engines, parts, and/or other materials of various sizes and weights. The supervisor will provide the essential physical requirements of each individual job.
• Ability to perform occasional to frequent pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, twisting, crawling and/or reaching over a full work shift (8-12 hours)
• Ability to stand and/or walk constantly over a full work shift (8-12 hours)
• Ability to use power/vibrating tools over a full work shift (8-12 hours)
• Exposure to noise levels for which hearing protection is required to be worn over a full work shift (8-12 hours)
• Ability to operate motorized vehicles over a full work shift (8-12 hours)

Briggs & Stratton, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, provides innovative products and diverse power solutions to help people get work done. Briggs & Stratton is the world’s largest producer of engines for outdoor power equipment, and is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of lithium-ion battery, standby generator, energy storage system, lawn and turf care products through its Briggs & Stratton®, Vanguard®, Ferris®, Billy Goat®, and Branco® brands. Briggs & Stratton products are designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced in more than 100 countries on six continents.

Briggs & Stratton is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by law. Briggs & Stratton also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans.

Nearest Major Market: Poplar Bluff

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