Maintenance Technician 1st Shift

prattinternalcareersite; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits after 1 month

401k with partial match after 3 months

Paid vacation days after 6 months

Job summary

Pratt Industries in Sandston, VA is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform routine and preventive maintenance on plant equipment and buildings. You will troubleshoot electrical and electronic components and assist in keeping the work area safe and organized.

The role requires reading mechanical diagrams and hydraulics knowledge, 5+ years experience or relevant training, and strong communication. This is a full-time hourly position with benefits after probation and opportunities to grow with

Qualifications

• Must be able to read mechanical diagrams and electrical schematics.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• 5+ years of experience, or documented training.
• Strong communication, written and verbal skills.
• Reading & using a non metric measuring tape.
• Ability to count and perform basic math operations.

Responsibilities

• Follow and ensure that coworkers adhere to all applicable safe work policies & procedures.
• Maintain a safe & clean work area.
• Troubleshoot electrical and electronic components.
• Ensure that all work orders provided are completed as requested, or solution is reached.
• Maintain parts inventory.
• Complete all paper work and data entry as required.
• Assist in the training of coworkers.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Problem solving

Reading diagrams

Non-metric tape

Mathematics

Education

High School Diploma or higher

Job description

Position: Maintenance Technician

Shift: 1st

Pay: $27-32/hr

Location: Sandston, VA

Job Type: Full Time, Hourly

Reports to: Maintenance Manager

Perks of Pratt

Within 1 Month: Eligible for insurance benefits

At 3 Months: 401k with partial match

At 6 Months: Paid vacation days

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Job Description

Overview:

• Performs required maintenance on the plant’s building, machinery and equipment.
• Assists other maintenance personnel in performing mechanical maintenance.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Follow and ensure that coworkers adhere to all applicable safe work policies & procedures.
• Maintain a safe & clean work area.
• Troubleshoot electrical and electronic components.
• Ensure that all work orders provided are completed as requested, or solution is reached.
• Maintain parts inventory.
• Complete all paper work and data entry as required.
• Assist in the training of coworkers.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• Must be able to read mechanical diagrams and electrical schematics.
• Must have a good knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

Required Skills:

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Intermediate computer skills
• Problem solving and critical thinking
• Must be able to read & use a non metric measuring tape
• Must be able to count & perform simple mathematics (addition, subtraction, multiplication, & division)

Educational Requirements:

• High School Diploma or higher preferred, but not required
• At least 5 years of experience, or documented training.

Physical Demands:

• The employee is regularly required to walk and talk and hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit.
• Vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

• Work space is not climate controlled and can reach both hot and cold extremes (30 degrees - 110 degrees Fahrenheit).
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pratt Industries is America’s 5th largest paper and packaging company with more than 7,500 highly skilled employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability. Pratt Industries is one of the largest corrugated packaging companies in America, with sophisticated manufacturing facilities in more than a dozen states. The company operates three of the most modern, cost effective paper mills in the country, as well as a series of sheet and box plants strategically placed throughout the United States offering a wide range of creative packaging solutions. Pratt Industries is committed to recycling and the environment by “harvesting the urban forest.\