Maintenance Technician

RD Henry & Company; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

RD Henry & Company in Wichita, KS is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support the Maintenance Department. The role involves mechanical and electrical maintenance, preventative servicing, and assisting subcontractors with repairs.

Strong troubleshooting and documentation skills are essential for keeping equipment reliable and safe. The candidate should be proficient in reading plans and diagrams, with experience in testing and diagnostic tools, and capable of working both autonomously and

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team.
• Strong customer service and administration skills.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications.
• Ability to read calipers and tape measure.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes equipment failures and makes repairs.
• Performs mechanical and electrical maintenance of the facility.
• Performs preventative maintenance as indicated.
• Assists subcontractors in maintenance and repair activities.
• Diagnoses malfunctioning equipment using test equipment.
• Maintains inventories and orders parts and supplies.
• Ensures safe, clean working environment.

Skills

Excellent communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Autonomy

Customer service

Initiative

Plan interpretation

Multitasking

Education

Electronics certification

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Position Description

This position supports the activities and responsibilities of the Maintenance Department.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Analyzes equipment failures, determines cause(s) and makes necessary adjustments or repairs.
• Performs mechanical and electrical maintenance of the facility as needed and maintains and repairs all plant machinery and equipment.
• Performs preventative maintenance activities as indicated by the preventative maintenance system.
• Assists subcontractors in the maintenance and repair activities.
• Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications.
• Troubleshoots malfunctions and locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation, listening for problems and utilizing precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory levels, anticipating required equipment, parts, and supplies, and placing and expediting orders, verifying receipt when required equipment arrives.
• Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Diagnoses malfunctioning apparatus, such as transformers, motors and lighting fixtures, using test equipment and replaces damaged or broken wires and cables utilizing hand tools. Diagnoses, repairs or replaces faulty electronic components, such as printed circuit boards.
• Replaces faulty electrical components of machines, such as relays, switches and motors and positions sensing devices, utilizing hand tools.
• Connects power supply wires to machines and equipment and connects cables and wires between machines and equipment, following manuals, schematic diagrams and blueprints utilizing hand tools and test equipment. May diagnose and replace faulty mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic components of machines and equipment.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team environment.
• Possession of strong customer service skills.
• Possession of strong administration skills and ability to multi-task.
• Ability to develop and exercise initiative.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, construction and contract documentation.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and complete on a timely basis.
• Ability to read calipers and tape measure.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and relay information accurately and in a timely manner.

Job Qualifications and Education

• Electronics certification required.
• Previous work-related skill knowledge and experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Skilled in Microsoft packages including Work, Excel and Outlook.

Category: Maintenance

Position: Maintenance Technician

Shift: Days

Close Date

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time