Maintenance Technician

Btdmfg; Detroit Lakes (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

PTO accrual

Weekly pay

Benefits from day 1

Safety gear discounts

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

BTD is a fast-growing metalworking company with 1100+ employees across four Midwest and Southeast facilities. The maintenance team keeps all plant and building systems running smoothly, trains new staff, and participates in major maintenance projects.

Our safety-first culture guides daily work and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school [or equivalent] plus at least two years of related technical training and three years on-the-job-related experience.
• MUST HAVE SECOND CLASS C OR HIGHER BOILER LICENSE.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and inspect plant equipment and building systems.
• Train new employees in equipment operation and safety.
• Read blueprints and schematics to diagnose repair problems.
• Perform repairs and coordinate with maintenance supervisor on projects.
• Keep accurate records of equipment repairs and maintenance.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years technical training

Job description

1st Shift: 7:00am - 3:15pm
2nd Shift: 3:00pm - 11:15pm
3rd Shift: 11:00pm - 7:00am

• Shift Differential
• Accrue PTO at a higher rate plus paid holidays!
• Paid Weekly!
• Benefits starting 1st of the month
• Safety Boots, Prescription Safety Glasses, and Hearing Protection discounts
• 401(k) match and discounted stock
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short Term, Long Term, Accident, and Critical Illness insurance

Company Overview:

BTD is afast-growingmetalworking company. We provide custom metalwork services for some of the world’s top brands. Our 1100+ employees work from four facilities throughout the Midwest and Southeast. We invest in our people, our equipment, and our facilities to offer our clients the best value possible. We are also a wholly owned subsidiary of Otter Tail Corporation, a publicly traded company on NASDAQ.

Summary:Maintains

, inspects,repairs,and tests all equipment and machines in the plant as well as the building’s operational system.Trains new employees in proper equipment operation and provides ongoing information asrequired.Designs and fabricates new equipment and accessories in conjunction with the maintenance function. Serveas an occasional leader on maintenance projects.

Safety is #1 at BTD

Our expectation is that every employee:1) Strictly follows safety policies,rulesand safe work methods.2) Promptly corrects orreportssafety hazards or unsafe conditions. Promptly reports injuries forprompt diagnosis and treatment.3) Makes regular suggestions for safety process improvements to support continuous improvement in safety.

Essential Functions:

• Able to trainemployeesonproper equipment operation procedures andrespondto questions asrequired.
• Maintains plant and building equipment through periodic inspections and cleaning
• Repairequipment as necessary to include responding to emergency work orders.
• Reads blueprints and schematic drawings todeterminerepair problems.
• Usescontinuous process improvements to improve preventative maintenance procedures.
• Assistin fabricatingequipment asrequiredto include the associated welding,cutting,and drilling activities.
• Maintainsaccuraterecords of equipment repairs.
• Submitstimelyprogress reports on specific maintenance projects and updates theindividuals involvedand/or departments.
• Replaces machine parts as part of repair projects.
• Consults with Maintenance Supervisor and other personnel asrequiredalong with maintenance and/or repair projects.
• Participates in other organized activities, committees, etc. within BTD.

Qualifications, Knowledge,Skillsand Abilities:

Graduation from high school [or equivalent] plus at least two years of related technical training and three yearsonthejob-relatedexperience.MUST HAVE SECOND CLASS C OR HIGHER BOILER LISCENSE.

Experience and Skills Required:

At least three years of recent related manufacturing maintenance experience which includes the following skills and abilities:

• Strong working knowledge of troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Strong working knowledge of the materials, methods and practices used in electronic and manufacturing maintenance operations including reading blueprints and schematics.
• Strong working knowledge of related safety requirements to include proper use of safety equipment and proper safety precautions.
• Ability to organize and perform complex manufacturing maintenance activities.
• Ability tooperategeneral office equipment including maintenance relatedapplicationson a microcomputer.
• Ability to understand, follow and issue routine oral and written instructions.
• Ability toestablishand maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to establish organized training procedure including training, encouragement, direction, and involvement.
• Ability to build and encourage sound work ethics and independence among new maintenance staff.
• The qualifications listed above are guidelines.Other combinations of education and experience could provide the necessary knowledge,skills,and abilities to perform this job.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of the job, the employeeis occasionally required tostand; walk; sit; useof hands and fingers to, handle or feel objects,tools,or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl;talk or hear; taste or smell.The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depthperceptionand the ability to adjustfocus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative ofthose anemployee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of the job, the employee may be exposed to weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Compensation Salary Range:

OTC7 $24.88 - 34.86 per hour. The range for this position is being displayed in compliance with all state and local regulations. Salaries are set based on a number of factors to include an individual's job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and education. This means that no two candidates are alike. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future & continued salary growth. The range provided above does not include additional compensation such as bonus, health benefits, vacation, 401(K) match, etc.

(EO/AAMet/Disability Employer).

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