Maintenance Technician

the Wright Group; Crowley (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

the Wright Group in Crowley, LA is seeking a Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair plant equipment, including electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems. This role handles daily and preventative maintenance to keep the facility operating efficiently.

Responsibilities include coordinating with outside contractors for larger projects, ordering supplies, training operators, and performing Monthly PMs while ensuring GMP and safety rules are followed.

Qualifications

• Education level: High school diploma.
• Experience: 3–5 years in machine maintenance or manufacturing.
• Electrical and HVAC certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair equipment in the plant daily (electric, plumbing and HVAC).
• Orders and maintains inventory supplies for daily and preventative maintenance.
• Ensure safety procedures are followed and that work conditions and machines are properly maintained.
• May require working with outside contractors for larger projects.
• Install new equipment or dismember old equipment as needed.
• Assist with training operators in equipment operation.
• Complete Monthly PMs timely.
• Work with all departments to care for machines and lifts.

Skills

Mechanics

Plumbing

Electrical

Teamwork

Independence

GMP

Safety

Food manufacturing

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Electrical testing tools

HVAC equipment

Power tools

Job description

To maintain the facility and provide required maintenance for equipment, utilities an buildings involving welding, plumbing and electrical issues that may occur in the plant along with ensuring common plant systems are maintained such as air compressors and other related equipment. Would also be responsible with daily and preventative maintenance to keep plant running effectively.

Duties and Day-to-Day Responsibilities, but not limited to the following:

• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair equipment in the plant daily which includes electric, plumbing and HVAC
• Orders and maintains inventory supplies for daily and preventative maintenance as well as any supplies that may be needed for upcoming events
• Responsible to ensure safety procedures are followed and that the work conditions and or machines being used are properly maintained
• May require working with outside contractors for larger products
• Required to install new equipment or dismember all old equipment that may need removed
• Assists with training operators in equipment operation
• Complete Monthly PMs timely
• Works alongside all departments to ensure proper care and maintenance of machines and lifts are kept up to par

Minimum Training, Education, and Experience Requirements:

• Education level: High school diploma
• Experience level: Minimum 3-5 years in machine maintenance or in a manufacturing environment.
• Required Training and/or Certifications: Electrical and HVAC certifications are preferred.
• Physical Demands: Standing and walking for long periods of time along with lifting up to 50lbs at some points.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  • Needs a strong knowledge in mechanics, plumbing and electric.
  • Ability to work well in a team environment but also able to work on projects independently.
  • Ability to understand, follow and enforce facility's GMP and safety precautions.
  • Food Manufacturing a plus

Behavior Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, the individual must demonstrate the following competencies:

Problem Solving

Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in-group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Technical Skills

Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

Ethics

Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

Judgment

Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.

Planning/Organizing

Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks.

Professionalism

Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Quality

Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity

Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.

Attendance/Punctuality

Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Dependability

Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Initiative

Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:

• This job will be mostly in a warehouse setting however projects could require occasional outside work
• Required to know how to operate multiple machines and different equipment inside the facility
• Will require standing for long periods of time and lifting up to 50lbs
• Required to be GMP compliant at all times and ensure all contractors or any other service providers also follow GMPs and the facility's guidelines before entering the warehouse