Industrial Maintenance Technician

Simpson Strong-Tie; Gallatin (TN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Technician to join their team in Gallatin, TN. This full-time role involves ensuring the optimal performance of machinery and equipment through preventative maintenance and repairs. You'll work collaboratively with skilled professionals, tackling electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, while also engaging in machining and fabrication tasks. The company offers competitive compensation, including shift differentials and quarterly bonuses, alongside a comprehensive benefits package. Embrace this opportunity to contribute to a safe and efficient work environment while advancing your career in a supportive atmosphere.

Benefits

Quarterly bonuses

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement contributions

Employee stock purchase

Paid holidays

Vacation days

Sick days

Education reimbursement

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in maintenance is required.
• Ability to maintain and troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and breakdown repairs on critical machinery.
• Assist in ordering parts and maintaining professional contractor relationships.

Skills

Hydraulic systems maintenance

Pneumatic systems maintenance

Electrical systems maintenance

Mechanical systems maintenance

PLC controls knowledge

Safety practices

Reading comprehension

Mathematical reasoning

Work independently

Computer skills

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

Maintenance software

Job description

Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees.

Our founder, Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956. Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures.

Learn about our company culture directly from our team.

YOU

As a Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for working with a team of maintenance professionals that performs the maintenance of facilities, machines, and equipment within the plant.

We have weekend and second shift positions open. Depending on the shift of your interest, will depend on the hours as well as the shift differential. 2nd shift receives a $1.00 shift differential and weekend shift receives a $2.50 shift differential.

• 2nd shift hours are Monday -Friday 3pm - 11:30pm
• Weekend Shift hours are Friday - Sunday 5am - 5:30pm

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING (% of Time)

Perform preventative, predictive, and breakdown repair on all critical machinery, auxiliary equipment, as well as facility maintenance. Troubleshoot Electrical, Pneumatic and Hydraulic equipment including PLC controls. Installing conduit and making drops choosing the right sized components and materials to complete electrical circuits. (65%)

Machining / fabricating / welding parts for production equipment and process improvement upgrades. (20%)

Assist in determining available options and order parts needed to make necessary repairs to equipment and building (10%)

Assist in establishing an effective, professional relationship with contractors for building and facilities projects. (5%)

The essential duties and responsibilities of this job are included but not limited to this job description – other tasks may be assigned and expected to be performed.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

If you can do everything listed above, you have what it takes. Perhaps some of the following would be helpful too:

• An associate degree or equivalent college or technical school is preferred.
• 3 years of experience in maintenance, related field is required.
• Maintenance & Repair: Ability to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical power systems. Must have detailed knowledge of PLC controls and automation. Must have working knowledge of heating, air conditioning and building maintenance.
• Reading Comprehension: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Analysis/Reasoning: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Mathematical Reasoning: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Safety: Ability to consistently prioritize safety by demonstrating a safe work practice by promoting a safe work environment.
• Quality: Ability to follow work instruction precisely, add materials accurately and maintain ISO documentation.
• Work Independently: Ability to follow both written and oral instructions, including safety guidelines, work instructions, and company policies.
• Computer: Ability to use the internet to research parts, communicate via email and use maintenance software program to record and accept work requests.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, see, talk, and hear. Must be comfortable with repetitive movements of hands/arms, holding positions, stooping, and bending. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds and heavier weights with proper equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The job may risk exposure to bright/dim light, heat and/or cold, loud noise levels, vibration, fumes and/or noxious odors, electrical shock, dust, and toxic/caustic chemicals.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

This job requires no domestic travel.

WORK STATUS & LOCATION

This full-time, non-exempt position is in Gallatin, TN.

RELOCATION

Relocation is not available for this position.

PAY

$24.76 - $39.62 / hour

REWARDS AT SIMPSON STRONG-TIE

We recognize and reward employees with a carefully designed and comprehensive rewards package, including competitive compensation, quarterly bonuses or commission and first-rate benefits. May exclude some positions, such as seasonal jobs.

• Quarterly Bonuses/Commission:You will be eligible for either a bonus or commission, paid on a quarterly basis. We believe all employees affect customers, sales and revenue — directly or indirectly – and should be rewarded by sharing the company profits.
• Benefits: We provide a wide range of benefits for eligible full-time employees including: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, employee stock purchase and bonus plans, pay for holidays, vacation, sick days, funerals and jury duty, years of service awards, employee discounts, employee referral bonuses, charitable contribution matching, education reimbursement and more. View benefit plan details here: https://benefits.strongtie.com/ .

In keeping with our values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our communities, we are an equal opportunity employer. This means that our employment decisions are based on your qualifications and merit, and our business needs.

Please note all job offers are contingent upon a successful background investigation and drug test. Simpson Strong-Tie's drug policy is based upon Federal Law, and therefore will screen applicants for amphetamines, including methamphetamines, cocaine, phencyclidine and opiates.