Maintenance Technician

JBT MAREL CORPORATION; Stratford (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

JBT Marel Corporation is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Technician to perform day-to-day upkeep on facilities, grounds, and equipment in our production environment. You will respond to downtime, conduct preventative care, and keep accurate repair records.

The ideal candidate has 2-3 years in a maintenance role, strong mechanical and electrical aptitude, forklift experience, and the ability to work under shifting deadlines while complying with safety rules.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in a maintenance role or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines in a changing work environment.
• High level of initiative and strong problem-solving skills with mechanical and electrical knowledge.
• Service-oriented with the capability to work with people and support production teams.

Responsibilities

• Performs day-to-day maintenance as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Responds to equipment downtime quickly and identifies problems.
• Performs proactive and preventive maintenance to prevent breakdowns.
• Records and documents repairs and parts issues as needed.
• Maintains regulatory compliance related to facilities, grounds and equipment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Multi-meter usage

Problem solving

Forklift operation

Welding basics

Tools

Forklift experience

Electrical troubleshooting

Job description

This position performs day-to-day maintenance and upkeep on all facilities, grounds and equipment. The primary role is to support the production areas and keep all equipment in safe and good working order.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Performs day-to-day maintenance as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Responds to equipment downtime issues in a timely manner and identifies problems.
• Conducts proactive and preventative care maintenance by identifying issues before concerns or breakdowns occur.
• Records and documents all related repairs and parts issues as needed.
• Reviews current assets and determines reliability and or performance concerns for attention.
• Must be able to perform duties in a work order-based system.
• Maintains all regulatory compliance related to facilities, grounds and equipment.
• Assists in facilities maintenance as needed.
• Trains maintenance technicians
• Recognizes and knows the function of most plant equipment
• Operates all lifts and forklifts
• Assists and help lead emergency repairs and breakdowns
• Answers more advanced troubleshooting calls without assistance
• Shows initiative in pointing out ideas for continuous improvement
• Complies with all Safety rules and regulations, including: Compliance with all written safety procedures, policies, and work practices.
• Reports all incidents including injuries and illnesses, near misses, property damage, chemical spills and fires to your supervisor immediately.
• Participates in safety meetings, training, and committees.
• Reports all hazards, unsafe conditions or unsafe behaviors to your supervisor.
• Intervenes with co-workers when unsafe behaviors are observed.
• Intervene whenever unsafe conditions and unsafe acts are observed and reinforce safe behavior when observed.
• Participates in weekly Safety Toolbox Talks
• Conducts required inspections.

Education & Experience

• 2-3 years' experience in a maintenance role or manufacturing environment is required.
• The successful candidate must demonstrate ability to deal with multiple priorities and deadlines, and the ability to work effectively in a changing work environment.
• High level of initiative, strong problem-solving skills, good judgment, and a demonstrated ability to deal appropriately with mechanical and electrical information as required.
• High level of initiative, strong problem-solving skills, good judgment, and a demonstrated ability to deal appropriately with mechanical and electrical information as required.

Knowledge skills and abilities necessary for this overall success of this position

• experience with 480 volt 3 phase motors and equipment as well as knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems, be able to use a multi-meter to troubleshoot basic electrical problems and have a strong mechanical aptitude .
• Knowledge of operating a forklift and other material handling equipment is a plus.
• Basic welding and fabricating ability.
• This is a service-orientated position.
• The successful candidate must genuinely enjoy working with people, have a pleasant disposition, and be willing to advance the goals of the organization by demonstrating competence in relevant subject areas and a willingness to be helpful.

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