Maintenance Technician

Fabcon; Pleasanton (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fabcon is seeking a maintenance technician to maintain mechanical aspects of plant and yard equipment and assist with parts inventories. The role requires ability to read diagrams, operate forklifts and cranes, and perform minor electrical repairs while adhering to safety protocols.

Applicants should have a two-year technical school degree and be capable of working independently in a heavy industrial environment with varying weather conditions in the Midwest.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand parts diagrams to assemble/disassemble equipment.
• Troubleshoot minor electrical issues and repair equipment.
• Operate heavy equipment including forklifts, aerial lifts, and cranes.
• Able to follow safety procedures including LO/TO and hot work permits.
• Background in hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyor systems, welding and fabrication.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Troubleshooting

Read diagrams

Safety focus

Independent worker

Electrical fault repair

Education

Two-year technical school degree

Tools

CMMS/IFS

Job description

Purpose/Scope:

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

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
• Computer skills. Experience using CMMS/IFS

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

Work Environment:

• 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