Maintenance Technician

NEBCO, Inc.; Nebraska; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

PAID Holidays

Insurance Benefits

Wellness Program

PAID Time Off

On the Job Training

Job summary

A regional construction firm seeks a Maintenance Technician responsible for the upkeep and repair of equipment and facilities. The ideal candidate must have experience in metal fabrication and electrical skills, along with the ability to lift heavy objects. A high school diploma is required, and a Class A Commercial Driver’s License is preferred. Benefits include paid holidays, health insurance, and on-the-job training, ensuring a supportive work environment that values safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Three years of experience in metal fabrication or related mechanic experience.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe operation of the shop through maintenance and inspection.
• Diagnose machine technical problems.
• Maintain equipment and tools for efficient operation.
• Transport tools and equipment to job sites as needed.

Skills

Electrical skills

Mechanical skills

Plumbing skills

Welding skills

Troubleshooting skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Cutting torch

Skid-loader

Forklift

Loader

Job description

Company Background

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

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.
• 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.

Other 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.
• Must be able to read blueprints.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Must have a good send of detail an 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.

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.

Accessibility

For accommodation requests during the employment process, please contact Human Resources.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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