Maintenance in Akron

Energy Jobline ZR; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR Akron area seeks a hands-on Maintenance Technician to keep machinery, equipment, and facilities running. You’ll perform preventive maintenance, repairs, upgrades, and inspections, following diagrams, manuals and instructions.

The role requires welding (MIG, TIG, ARC), electrical work, and mechanical troubleshooting. You will fabricate parts, operate a forklift, read prints, and work safely in varying temperatures while standing most of the shift.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work regular shift and overtime.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly; up to 100 lbs occasionally.
• English reading/writing and basic math skills.
• Work in varied temperatures and weather conditions.
• Read and plan work from instructions, sketches and prints.
• Climb ladders and work at heights.
• Stand/walk for most of the shift (approx. 95%).
• May transfer between plant/shifts as needed.
• Wear PPE and follow safety policies; respirator may be required.
• Use maintenance tools and keep a toolbox with you.
• Pass forklift certification and safely operate forklift.
• Dress in long pants and sleeved shirt; accept weather gear as needed.

Responsibilities

• Ensure operation and appearance of machinery, equipment, and facilities via preventive maintenance, inspections, setups, repairs and upgrades.
• Fabricate repair parts using shop equipment and fabrication tools.
• Maintain organized parts and supplies inventories.
• Follow procedures and work instructions applicable to the job function.
• Report projects needing attention; fill out work orders and PM forms; communicate needs to supervision.
• Trains and transfers knowledge as needed.
• Maintain technical knowledge via internal/external means.
• Operate MIG, TIG and ARC welding on carbon/m stainless; soldering and brazing.
• Repair motors, starters, relays and use electrical test equipment.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair equipment; dismantle/reassemble as needed.
• Follow safety rules, PPE, and confined space protocols.
• Perform related duties as required by supervision.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

ARC welding

Electrical repair

Mechanical troubleshooting

Soldering/Brazing

Forklift operation

Reading/Writing/Math (English)

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

• Ensure operation and appearance of machinery, equipment, and facilities by completing preventative maintenance, inspections, setups, repairs and upgrades following diagrams, sketches, manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, engineering instructions and/or verbal instruction.
• Fabricate repair parts utilizing machine shop equipment and fabrication tools.
• Complete all functions necessary to maintain organized parts & supplies inventories.
• Understand and follow procedures and work instructions applicable to the job function.
• Report projects needing attention; fill out work orders, PM forms, and charts as needed. Communicate needs to supervision.
• Trains and transfers knowledge as needed.
• Maintains technical knowledge as required via internal and external means.
• Have welding ability to use mig, tig and arc equipment on carbon steel and stainless steel; do soldering and brazing.
• Have the electrical ability to work with and repair motors, motor starters, contractors, relays, distribution and use electrical test equipment.
• Must have experience performing normal maintenance repairs on factory equipment and have the mechanical ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, make necessary repairs, dismantle and reassemble most equipment used in the facility.
• Use Personal Protective Equipment as required and follows all safety rules as outlined in Right to Know information and Company safety policies. Confined space entry.
• Perform related duties, as needed by supervision.

REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to work regular shift and overtime as needed.

Must be able to frequently lift and / or move up to 50 lbs. and occasionally life and / or move up to 100 lbs.

Must have reading (English), writing (English) and math skills (addition / subtraction / multiplication / division). Must be able to communicate and work with peers/management.

Must be able to work in different environment temperatures. Must be able to work in all exterior weather conditions and temperatures.

Must be able to read, plan work from instructions, sketches and prints.

Must be able to climb ladders and work at various heights including roofs, bulk tanks, silos, etc.

Must be capable of following verbal and written instructions.

Required to spend 95% of an 8-hour shift standing, walking, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and / or crawling to perform various tasks / functions.

May be required to temporarily transfer between plant and / or shift based on business needs.

Must have a range of motion for lifting, twisting, bending, turning, stooping, reaching and kneeling.

Must be able to work as part of the team.

Will be exposed frequently to dust & product smells.

Must successfully pass any required testing.

Must be physically able to pass respirator medical evaluation / fit test and work wearing a respirator.

Must be able to pass forklift certification and safely operate a forklift.

Required minimum dress in long pants and sleeved shirt.

Must have a reasonable supply of maintenance tools (required to perform jobs listed above), tool box, and have the knowledge of the proper use of the tools.

Must have adequate clothing to work in all exterior weather conditions and temperatures. A change of clothes kept on premises in the employee’s locker is required in the event clothes are deemed unwearable due to environmental conditions.