Maintenance Technician

Fabcon Precast; Kansas; On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Fabcon Precast in Pleasanton, KS is seeking a Maintenance Technician to maintain, repair and install plant and yard equipment using safe, practical problem-solving techniques on an ongoing basis. Responsibilities include maintaining mechanical systems, reading parts diagrams, and communicating with supervision on parts inventories and supplies, with emphasis on safety and first-time quality.

Preferred candidates have 2–5 years of experience in a heavy industrial environment and a two-year

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics required.
• Ability to read and understand parts diagrams.
• Knowledge of LO/TO, hot work, and confined-space procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain mechanical aspects of plant and yard equipment.
• Communicate with supervisor on parts inventories and supplies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Conveyor systems

Auger systems

Welding & fabrication

Oxy/acetylene cutting

Plasma cutting

Power tools

Overhead cranes

Forklifts & heavy equipment

Education

Two-year technical school degree

Job description

Pleasanton, KS | Pleasanton Plant
Pleasanton, KS 66075, USA

Description

Purpose/Scope:

Maintain, repair and install equipment using safe and effective problem-solving techniques on an ongoing basis

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintain all mechanical aspects of plant and yard equipment

Communicate with supervisor on parts inventories and supplies

Other duties as assigned

Other Required Qualifications:

Basic understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyor and auger systems, power tools, overhead cranes, welding and fabrication, SMAW, GMAW, plasma torch, oxy/acetylene cutting, and wheeled vehicle repair and operation (including yard tractors, forklifts, aerial lifts, skid steers, and wheel loaders)

Basic understanding of lockout/tagout (LO/TO) procedures

Basic understanding of Hot work permit procedures

Basic understanding of Confined space procedures

Able to operate heavy equipment; i.e., forklifts, bobcats, aerial lifts, cranes and yard tractors (trucks)

Ability to troubleshoot minor electrical issues and repair

Ability to understand and follow direction

Ability to read and understand parts diagrams in order to assemble/disassemble miscellaneous equipment

Ability to work independently

Committed to safety, customer satisfaction, first time quality and efficiency

Preferred Qualifications:

Two-five (2-5) years’ experience as a maintenance technician in a heavy industrial environment

Two (2) year technical school degree

Physical Requirements:

Plant/Yard: Move minimum of 50lbs., spatial awareness/depth perception, walk, climb, bend at the waist, reach, forceful use of hand tools, vocal projection

Plant/Yard: All types of weather conditions (year-round, Mid-west and Northeast), dirt/dust, noise from heavy machinery/vehicles, vibrations from machinery and vehicles, loud noises, little to no climate control, varying amounts of light, stairs, narrow walkways

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