Maintenance Technician

ZipRecruiter; Cullman (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Maintenance Technician, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficiency of production and facility equipment. This position offers a variety of tasks, from troubleshooting and repairing machinery to collaborating with a dedicated team. With a commitment to safety and excellence, you will be part of a company that values your contributions and offers competitive benefits, including health insurance and end-of-year bonuses. If you're motivated and ready to make a difference in a growing industry, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

End-of-Year Bonus

Flexible Shifts

Qualifications

• 3+ years of manufacturing experience with strong mechanical skills.
• Completion of a craft apprenticeship or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production equipment.
• Inspect and test damaged parts to determine repair needs.
• Collaborate with coworkers to repair or move machines.

Skills

Electrical Maintenance

Mechanical Skills

Troubleshooting

Team Collaboration

Communication Skills

Education

High School diploma/GED

AA degree in mechanical/electrical maintenance

Tools

Forklifts

Overhead Cranes

Hand Tools

Job description

Job Description

If you enjoy a maintenance position where you are able to complete a variety of tasks throughout the day, then this may be the opportunity you are seeking! NAFCO has an immediate need for a Maintenance Technician with electrical experience to join its team at its steel fabricating facility in Cullman. This is a direct-hire opportunity to join a growing organization that is a leader within the industry! Excellent benefits include $5 per week health insurance for individuals and $50 per week for families.

An excellent end-of-year bonus opportunity exists for all full-time employees at NAFCO. A 12-week bonus was paid out to employees in 2024!

Apply today!

General Accountability

Responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive, and productive maintenance systems and processes to support the achievement of the site’s business goals and objectives.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Start machines and observe mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems.
2. Read work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance.
3. Inspect or test damaged machine parts, and mark defective areas or advise supervisors of repair needs.
4. Reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work.
5. Dismantle machines and remove parts for repair, using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or hoists.
6. Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments, according to production specifications.
7. Collaborate with other workers to repair or move machines, machine parts, or equipment.
8. Inventory and requisition machine parts, equipment, and other supplies so that stock can be maintained and replenished.
9. Record production, repair, and machine maintenance information.
10. Set up and operate machines, and adjust controls to regulate operations.
11. Lubricate or apply adhesives or other materials to machines, machine parts, or other equipment, according to specified procedures.
12. Collect and discard worn machine parts and other refuse to maintain machinery and work areas.
13. Clean machines and machine parts, using cleaning solvents, cloths, air guns, hoses, vacuums, or other equipment.
14. Transport machine parts, tools, equipment, and other material between work areas and storage using cranes or forklifts.
15. Remove hardened material from machines or machine parts, using abrasives, power and hand tools, jackhammers, sledgehammers, or other equipment.
16. Measure, mix, and prepare chemical solutions used to clean or repair machinery and equipment.

Detailed Work Activities

1. Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning.
2. Operate overhead cranes and forklifts.
3. Clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order.
4. Lubricate equipment to allow proper functioning.
5. Repair worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.
6. Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.
7. Communicate with coworkers to coordinate installations or repairs.
8. Inspect mechanical equipment to locate damage, defects, or wear.
9. Reassemble equipment after repair.
10. Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance.
11. Clean work areas.
12. Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair.
13. Observe equipment in operation to detect potential problems.
14. Maintain repair or maintenance records.
15. Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
16. Install machine or equipment replacement parts.
17. Read work orders or descriptions of problems to determine repairs or modifications needed.
18. Prepare compounds or solutions to be used for repairs.
19. Confer with coworkers to resolve equipment problems.
20. Requires working in varying climate conditions (heat/cold).

Education and Training

• High School diploma/GED and completion of a craft apprenticeship, or an equivalent number of years of education and production maintenance experience.
• An AA degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance is a plus.
• Three (3) or more years of manufacturing experience; strong mechanical and industrial skills.
• Must be highly motivated and able to work independently or within a team.
• Has or willing to obtain OSHA 10-Hour Certification.
• Work on various shifts as necessary, including nights and weekends.

Core Competencies

• Must be highly motivated and able to work independently or within a team.
• Must be able to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds consistently, with heavier weight necessary at times.
• Must be able to spend most of the workday standing and walking.
• Flexible to change and open to constructive feedback.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

NAFCO is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Should you require assistance during the application process due to a disability, please contact Human Resources at [phone].