Maintenance Technician

NEBCO, Inc.; Ashland (NE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plans

PAID holidays

Insurance benefits

Wellness program - 5 extra days off

PAID time off

On the job training

Job summary

U-Mix Products Company, a NEBCO Company, is seeking a high performing maintenance technician to join our team. This role focuses on daily repair, upkeep of plant equipment, and safe operation in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities include diagnosing equipment issues, welding and fabrication, maintaining inventory, and performing preventative maintenance while adhering to safety policies. A CDL is helpful but not required. Position requires 45-hour weeks.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 3 years metal fabrication experience or 6 months mechanic experience or an equivalent combination.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and efficient operation of plant equipment and facilities.
• Inspect, diagnose, and repair machine problems in a timely manner.
• Weld, torch, cut, and fabricate components as needed to maintain equipment.
• Maintain shop, tools, and vehicles to ensure availability of required items.
• Transport tools, equipment, and supplies between plants or job sites when needed.
• Operate sand and gravel equipment and, if required, use a skid-loader or forklift.
• Respond to emergencies to resolve safety concerns and perform preventative maintenance.

Skills

Electrical basics

Mechanical skills

Plumbing basics

Hand tools

Welding/cutting

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

3 years metal fabrication or 6 months mechanic experience

Equivalent education/experience

Job description

U-Mix Products Company, a NEBCO Company, provides bagged products and silos of concrete-related building material. The U-Mix production facility annually produces more than 2 million individual bags of construction materials and distributes them to home improvement stores and wholesale distribution centers throughout Nebraska and western Iowa. For more information, visit www.umixproducts.com.

NEBCO, Inc.

NEBCO’s story has been one of longevity, diversity and continued growth. NEBCO is a fourth-generation, family-owned and operated business, with more than 1,100 employees spanning 50 locations across Nebraska. Since 1908 NEBCO has grown to become one of Nebraska’s most diversified and successful privately-owned businesses. For more information about NEBCO, visit www.nebcoinc.com.

Job Summary

U-Mix Products Company is looking for a high performing maintenance technician to join our team. This position is responsible for the daily repair, upkeep of plants, equipment and property of U-Mix and provide product/equipment transport when necessary. Must abide by Company Safety Program and Policies, while performing duties safely. Consistent and reliable attendance is required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and efficient operation of the shop through maintenance, inspection and repair of the equipment and operating conditions of the facilities.
• Inspects and diagnoses machine technical problems in an accurate and timely manner.
• Works in a manufacturing setting that requires welding, torching, cutting, and fabrication on various items for the purpose of building and maintaining the equipment and operating conditions while ensuring safety.
• Maintains shop, equipment, tools, vehicle, etc. for the purpose of ensuring the availability and functioning of required items.
• Request parts, equipment and supplies for the purpose of maintaining inventory and ensuring availability of required items.
• Transports various items, such as tools, equipment, and supplies, to other plants, job sites, or affiliated companies &/or pick up product from affiliated companies, as needed, to ensure availability of materials required.
• Operates sand and gravel equipment as required for the purpose of supporting completion of work activities. As needed, use a skid-loader, forklift, and/or loader to work around the plant and dredge.
• Responds to emergency situations as needed and/or assigned for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.
• Assists in performing preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Operates plant based on production schedules to assure appropriate sequence of operations.
• Keeps plant facilities clean and safe for efficient operation and notifies appropriate personnel of any problems.
• Maintain appropriate inspection logs.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Education and/or Experience

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED): and
• Three years of experience in metal fabrication and/or six months related mechanic experience; or
• an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (Class A) is helpful but not required.
• Must be able to be trained and obtain CDL, if needed, and be insurable under the company insurance program.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work a 45 hr shift per week.
• Must have basic working skills and demonstrated ability in electrical, mechanical and plumbing.
• Ability to operate hand tools.
• Welding and cutting torch skills are preferred.
• Basic knowledge of the operation and maintenance of small diesel motors and standard motor vehicles.
• Previous aggregate processing and gravel pit experience would be very helpful.
• Ability to read and comprehend work orders, SDS sheets and the company safety manual.
• Must be able to read blueprints.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Must have a good sense of detail and work to maintain a clean and safe plant environment.
• Ability to apply common sense and implement sound troubleshooting skills to analyze, evaluate and diagnose a problem.
• Must have a good understanding of numbers and measurement.
• Must be able to distinguish between safe and unsafe conditions.
• Must be able to operate with minimal supervision, be a trouble shooter and take initiative to investigate and resolve problems.
• Must demonstrate willingness to perform other support duties during non-busy times.

Benefits Include

• Retirement Plans
• PAID Holidays
• Insurance Benefits
• Wellness Program - with the opportunity to earn five additional days off
• PAID Time Off
• On the Job Training

Condition of Employment

Candidate is required to meet the above qualifications. Approval of pre-employment reference, background checks and post offer substance testing are required as conditions of employment.