Maintenance Tech I

Parthenon Tube, Inc; La Vergne (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Parthenon Tube, Inc is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Tennessee to support installation, repair, and preventative maintenance of production equipment and the plant facility. The role requires reading safety/maintenance instructions and collaborating with the team to keep operations compliant and efficient.

You will perform routine maintenance, install new systems, and manage work requests while adhering to safety policies and company culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in welding and cutting.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain.
• Experience in hydraulic and pneumatic repairs and installation.
• Basic knowledge of electrical systems and the use of a multimeter.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read and interpret English safety rules and maintenance docs.
• Ability to perform basic math operations and understand rates and percentages.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair production equipment and the physical plant.
• Embrace the 1 T.E.A.M. culture and safety policies.
• Wear all proper PPE and follow OSHA standards.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment and plant.
• Install new equipment and systems as needed.
• Start and complete work requests in the manufacturing data system.

Skills

Welding

Forklift cert

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Electrical basics

Mechanical aptitude

Reading English

Math skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

1-year technical school certificate

Industry knowledge/experience

Tools

Multimeter

Job description

Position Summary

Under direction from the Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Technician is responsible for installation, repair, and preventative maintenance of both the production equipment and the physical plant. The work can be very complex, requiring in-depth knowledge of general industrial maintenance practices and procedures to select the appropriate course of action.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Embraces the 1 T.E.A.M. culture
• Troubleshoot and repair production equipment and the physical plant.
• Wear all proper protective equipment as required in work and in accordance with Safety Policy and OSHA standards.
• Maintain a safe and healthful work environment by practicing safe work habits, good housekeeping procedures and adhering to safety guidelines.
• Perform preventative maintenance on the production equipment and physical plant.
• Install new equipment and systems.
• Start and Complete Work Request form(s) within the manufacturing data system.
• Perform other responsibilities and duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience in welding and cutting.
• Forklift/crane certification
• Experience in hydraulic and pneumatic repairs and installation
• Basic knowledge of electrical systems and the use of a multimeter
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels of the company.
• Able to read and interpret safety rules, work instructions, operating instructions, maintenance information and procedure manuals written in English.
• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals; able to compute rates, ratios and percentages.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent, required.
• One-year certificate from a technical school, preferred.
• Industry knowledge and experience, a plus.

Licenses/Designations and Certifications

N/A

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is frequently required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The team member frequently is required to talk or hear. The team member is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Moderate physical activity required, performing daily activities that are primarily production and/or technical in nature.

The team member must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Note

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills associated with the position.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.