Maintenance Tech - Level 1

Hutchinson SA; Cadillac (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hutchinson SA in Cadillac, Michigan is hiring a Maintenance Technician 1 to perform machine repairs and preventive maintenance activities. The role involves troubleshooting and working independently to ensure equipment reliability and safety.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, technical certification, and a demonstrated mechanical aptitude. The position requires the ability to navigate CMMS and perform hard skills including welding and machining.

Qualifications

• Good interpersonal skills for communication with team members.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in completing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform machine repairs and preventive maintenance activities.
• Complete assigned equipment PM activities using CMMS.
• Conduct basic mechanical and electrical troubleshooting.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Basic math skills

Computer navigation skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certification or minimum two years of equivalent experience

Tools

CMMS

Welding equipment

Lathes and mills

Job description

REPORTS TO: Maintenance: Maintenance Supervisor

SUMMARY

The Maintenance Technician 1 performs machine repairs, fabrication projects, and preventive/predictive maintenance activities. The Maintenance Technician 1 performs preventive maintenance work as assigned and scheduled by the CMMS. The Maintenance Technician 1 responds to machine repair calls and projects as assigned or directed by the Maintenance Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Completion of assigned equipment PM activities as scheduled by CMMS.
• Perform basic mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repairs.
• Perform machining operations using lathe, mill, drill press, and bandsaws.
• Perform fabrication projects using welding and bolted assembly.
• Complete and accurately enter work activity into CMMS.
• Daily housekeeping and 5S of work areas and maintenance shop.
• Required to work mandatory overtime when scheduled.
• Knowledge and practice of Hutchinson’s Health, Safety, and Environmental policies, procedures, and requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

The employee must have good interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate with maintenance staff and personnel from other company departments. Attention to detail, accuracy, completion of scheduled tasks. The employee must have a good mechanical aptitude, and be able to work independently with little or no direct supervision. Employee must understand the role and function of the maintenance organization in a manufacturing environment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent. Technical certification or minimum two (2) years of equivalent experience.

MATH SKILLS

Basic math and problem-solving skills required for measurements, fabrication, and completion of paperwork and reporting.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Employee must be able to navigate and input data into CMMS.

REASONING ABILITY

The employee must have the ability to define problems, draw valid conclusions, and determine a proper course of action. The employee must be able to troubleshoot systems and breakdowns by simplifying problems, process of elimination, and recognized problem-solving techniques. The employee must be able to implement necessary solutions under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor or designee.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Hilo (fork truck) operator’s license. Scissor lift operator’s license. First Responder and blood borne pathogen certification.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; walk; bend; use hands to grasp, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear; and regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, to climb, and to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee will work predominately in a maintenance shop and a manufacturing environment where the use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) will be required including safety glasses, steel toed shoes with metatarsal guards, and hearing protection. The employee may also be required to use a face shield, protective gloves and sleeves, fall protection harness, and hardhat depending upon assigned work tasks.