Maintenance Technician

Matthews International; Searcy (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to perform essential maintenance and repair services across various facility systems. This role emphasizes a diverse range of maintenance tasks, requiring expertise in mechanical and electrical systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical aptitude, experience with hand and power tools, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Join a forward-thinking company that values safety and teamwork, and contribute to maintaining a safe and efficient work environment where your skills can shine.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of maintenance experience or equivalent education.
• Ability to use hand tools and basic knowledge of power tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on all equipment.
• Fabricate metal structures through cutting and welding.
• Repair and maintain physical structures using tools.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Project Management

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s Degree

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Welding Equipment

Forklifts

Cutting Torch

MS Office Suite

Job description

Company: Matthews International Corporation

Line of Business: Bronze NA

Location: Searcy, AR, US, 72143

The Maintenance Technician performs skilled maintenance and repair services of facility systems such as mechanical,
electrical, and building systems. The primary emphasis for this position is the performance of a variety of maintenance tasks, with varying degrees of skill trades.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Performs preventive maintenance tasks on all equipment.
2. Fabricates metal structures through cutting and welding.
3. Repairs and keeps physical structures maintained using hand tools and power tools.
4. Observes safety precautions, rules, and regulations.
5. Installs and repairs hydraulic equipment, valves, and cylinders.
6. Inspects, tests, repairs machinery, equipment and facility.
7. Installs and repairs electrical equipment, transformers, and wiring.
8. Installs and repairs pneumatic equipment, valves, and cylinders.
9. Additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

1. High School Diploma and/or Associate’s Degree or equivalent from technical college in related field.
2. 3+ years of previous maintenance experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
3. Basic degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications.
4. Basic analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills.
5. Basic verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning).
6. Basic understanding and application of mathematical concepts.
7. Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients.
8. Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
9. Ability to work with and influence peers and management.
10. Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.
11. Possess a mechanical aptitude; ability to use a large variety of hand tools and basic knowledge of power tools, forklifts, welding equipment, and cutting torch.
12. Ability to work overtime as necessary.

PHYSICAL ASPECTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

1. Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk, hear and see.
2. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
3. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
4. Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold & heat, risk of electrical shock, and toxic or caustic chemicals.
5. The noise level in the work environment may be high.
6. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

At Matthews International, what makes us different is what makes us great. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Matthews International affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

Matthews International endeavors to make our employment website and application process accessible to all users and applicants. In doing so, Matthews International provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation or assistance completing the application process, please contact a member of our Human Resource Team.