Maintenance Technician

Great Dane LLC; Arkansas; On-site; USD 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two weeks paid vacation

Night shift premium $1/hour

Wages $27.90–$32.35/hour

Job summary

Great Dane LLC is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the 2nd shift (5:00PM-3:30AM) in Arkansas. You will diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic components of production equipment, reading schematics and blueprints as needed.

Responsibilities include wiring and pipe work, machine setup, part fabrication, and ensuring safety standards. The role offers benefits and a competitive hourly wage, with overtime available and no prior experience required.

Qualifications

• Ability to use pneumatic power tools and equipment.
• Physically able to meet job requirements.
• Seek cost savings and be efficient with materials.
• Meet or exceed required production levels.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Customer service orientation and professional demeanor.
• Read a tape measure and other measuring tools.
• Work in mechanically oriented situations following supervisor instructions.
• Able to learn and retain new information.
• Follow verbal or written instructions.
• Identify and resolve problems promptly.
• Communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Listen for unusual sounds and diagnose machine problems with supervisors.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and test machines to find root cause.
• Dismantle machines to access problem areas.
• Replace worn parts and repair machinery.
• Inspect parts for wear and misalignment.
• Replace pipe components and hydraulic lines as needed.
• Realign and adjust machine components such as spindles.
• Measure, cut, thread, and install new pipes.
• Test operation after repairs and run machines safely.
• Set up and operate machine tools to fabricate parts.
• Lubricate moving parts and read schematics/blueprints.
• Assemble and maintain hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
• Repair the facility structure as needed.
• Operate lathes, grinders, drills, and milling machines.
• Fabricate counters, benches, partitions, and other structures.

Skills

Pneumatic tools

Reading tape measure

Mechanical aptitude

English communication

Tools

Lathe

Drill press

Milling machine

Job description

Overview

THE PERKS

• Two weeks paid vacation
• +$1/hour night shift premium
• Wages from $27.90/hour up to $32.35/hour

THE DETAILS

• Monday-Thursday
• 2nd shift is 5:00PM-3:30AM
• Available overtime
• No previous experience required

THE ROLE

At Great Dane, we rely on makers and we’re calling on them to join our expanding team, the time has never been better to Embrace Your Great and work in an environment with the highest safety standards in the industry.

The Position: The Maintenance Technician will report directly to the Maintenance Supervisor. The position responsibilities include, but are not limited to, ability to diagnose, trouble shoot, and determine root cause of malfunctions. Responsible for repairs and facility maintenance. This includes electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic components of production machines and equipment such as metal fabricating machine tools, material handling systems, and automated lubrication system by performing the following duties.

Responsibilities

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Listens for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunction and discusses machine operation variations with supervisors or other maintenance workers to diagnose problem or repair machine.
• Diagnoses, trouble shoots, and tests machines and equipment to determine root cause of malfunctions.
• Dismantles machines and equipment to gain access to problem area.
• Dismantles defective machines and equipment and installs new or repaired parts.
• Inspects and measures parts to detect wear, misalignment, or other problems.
• Removes and replaces worn or defective parts of drive mechanism or hydraulic system.
• Realigns and adjusts components such as spindles, clutches ball screws.
• Locates damaged air and hydraulic pipes on machine, and measures, cuts, threads, and installs new pipe.
• Starts machines and equipment to test operation following repair. Repairs broken parts. Sets up and operates metalworking tools such as lathe, drill press, or grinder, to make or repair parts.
• Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery. Ability to read and interpret schematics / blueprints.
• Lays out, assembles, installs, and maintains pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, and repairs and replaces gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and related equipment.
• Repairs and maintains physical structure of establishment.
• Sets up and operates machine tools such as lathe, grinder, drill, and milling machine to repair or fabricate machine parts, jigs and fixtures, and tools.
• Fabricates and repairs counters, benches, partitions, and other structures.

Qualifications

YOUR SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS)

• Employee must be able to use pneumatic power tools and equipment of all types.
• Employee must be able to perform the physical requirements listed in that section of this job description.
• Employee must look for potential cost savings in the work process, help keep scrap and waste to a minimum and be efficient in use of all supplies.
• The employee must perform the assigned tasks in a way they meet or exceed the required production level.
• Employee must have strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Employee must have a strong customer service orientation and ability to maintain a professional, friendly demeanor.
• Ability to accurately read a tape measure and other measuring tools.
• Ability to work with hands and to work in mechanically oriented situations following supervisor’s instruction.
• Aptitude to learn and retain new information.
• Ability to follow instructions, given either verbally or in writing.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Office and plant environment.
• Keyboarding, lifting, standing, bending, walking.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to stand and move about on concrete 8-12 hours a day. Ability to see, walk, bend, reach, grasp, stoop, kneel,
• twist, crawl, carry, climb (including ladders), work overhead, push and pull.
• Ability to do heavy lifting (up to 50 pounds) multiple times daily in an 8-to-12-hour shift.
• Ability to maneuver large parts and assemblies (up to 180 pounds) by pushing, pulling, and flipping them into place.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness.
• The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
• Employees must wear all mandated PPE which includes, at a minimum, protection for the eyes, ears, hands, head, body, and feet.

ABOUT GREAT DANE

With a history dating back to 1900, Great Dane has established itself as a transportation solutions leader of today – delivering innovative products and exceptional services that help our customers and employees succeed. We not only engineer durable and high-quality trailers and truck bodies; we foster relationships that last a lifetime.

WHY WORK FOR US?

Great Dane is a leading manufacturer of dry-freight vans, refrigerated trailers, and flatbeds with 10 manufacturing facilities and 20 service centers throughout the United States. With a legacy like ours comes a dedication to the hard-working individuals that make Great Dane what it is today. Our jobs are waiting to be filled by driven, challenge-focused & enthusiastic people like you.

Our culture is comprised of “Champions” and offers a rewarding workplace rooted in core values of safety, leadership, integrity, quality, and passion. Every employee has opportunities to learn, to grow, to succeed and to be engaged in a collaborative environment.

BENEFITS OVERVIEW

• Competitive compensation
• Benefits, including but not limited to dental, vision, and medical with employer contributions.
• Retirement programs, including a Pension Plan and 401(k) Plan with employer match.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Paid holidays and vacation
• And more!

Great Dane is an Equal Opportunity Employer