Maintenance Technician-Day Shift

Twin City Fan Companies, Ltd.; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K with employer match

Paid vacation

Job summary

Twin City Fan Companies, Ltd. is seeking a Maintenance Technician to build, install, maintain and repair a range of production and facility equipment in our Brookings, SD plant.

You will diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues, follow preventative maintenance schedules, and ensure safety devices function properly. Training for new technicians and a focus on clean, safe work areas are key parts of the role.

Qualifications

• Read and understand shop orders and blueprints, safety rules, standard work instructions, electrical diagrams and schematics, test sheets and quality assurance sheets.
• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division in all units; ability to read a tape measure.
• Basic Microsoft Office proficiency; ability to use common hand tools safely.
• May be required to operate a forklift, overhead crane, and electric pallet jack depending on department.

Responsibilities

• Builds, installs, maintains, and repairs equipment including electrical controls, panels, forklifts, cranes and other plant operations equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical and hydraulic issues on production and facility equipment.
• Disassemble/install machines and calibrate sensors; troubleshoot breakdowns.
• Follow preventative maintenance schedules and ensure safety devices are working.
• Train new technicians and maintain clean, safe work areas.

Skills

Blueprints

Math skills

Microsoft Office

Hand tools

English reading

Education

High school diploma

Technical Associates degree

Tools

Forklift

Overhead crane

Electric pallet jack

Job description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Builds, installs, maintains, and repairs a variety of production and building equipment. This may include electrical controls, circuits, control panels, forklifts, cranes, company vehicles and other operations equipment in the plant.
• Solve mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues on various production and facility equipment
• (Dis)assembling/installing new machines, condition monitoring sensors, equipment
• Troubleshoot mechanical breakdowns
• Replaces parts by operating machine tools, welding (pending plant location) or brazier as needed.
• Follows prescribed preventative maintenance schedule in oiling, greasing and calibration of machinery.
• Collaborates with manager to develop tasks and fixtures which would improve facility processes.
• Work with vendors coming on-site for scheduled repairs.
• Double checks that safety devices are in working order on all machines and equipment.
• Provide training for new technicians.
• Maintains good housekeeping and clean work areas in assigned space
• Act, Live, and Behave by TCF Core Values.
• Additional duties may be assigned, dependent upon location and product line.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires a high school diploma
• 3+ years of experience or Technical Associates degree and 2 years experience
• Read and understand shop orders and blueprints, safety rules, standard work instructions, electrical diagrams and schematics, test sheets, completion sheets and quality assurance sheets
• Basic math skills to include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in all units of measure including whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Ability to read a tape measure.
• Basic Microsoft office required
• Ability to use hand tools in a safe and proper manner.
• Ability to read and speak English a plus
• Based on department, may be required to operate a forklift, overhead crane, and electric pallet jack.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND REQUIRED TRAINING

The following certifications and training, if required, will be provided by the company:

• Lock Out/Tag Out Training
• JSA completion, Forklift Operations, PPE identification and usage, Crane Training, hazard awareness/identification, Lift table operations, Rigging safety
• Understands SQDE Metrics, LDMS, Issue boards, 5S

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

To successfully perform the essential function of this position, employees must have the ability to:

• Continuously lift/move 10 pounds; frequently lift/move up to 25 pounds; and occasionally lift/move up to 50 pounds.
• Continuously stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms above shoulder height; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk; and hear.
• Occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, reach with hands and arms at waist level and below the waist, and work in limited space.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

As a Maintenance Technician you will be offered pay of $23.00-$28.00 per hour dependent on experience. You will also be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus tied to overall performance of the organization.

At Twin City Fan we want our employees to achieve their personal best and strive to offer programs that support our employees and their families. We offer a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K plan with employer match, as well as short/long term disability. Employees also have access to benefits such as employee assistance programs, education reimbursement, paid vacation, holiday pay, and volunteer time. Other exciting benefits TCF offers include a homeownership savings program, pet insurance, and more!

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is continuously exposed to moving mechanical parts and extreme heat and cold. The employee is occasionally exposed to high places, fumes, or airborne particles and/or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

SAFETY

Twin City Fan is dedicated to providing a safe and healthy work environment. Every employee must understand and continually work within the safety and health rules and policies. The use of good judgment and common sense is critical to workplace safety, and Twin City Fan expects every employee to work in a safe and conscientious manner.

This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment, nor is it an all-inclusive list of responsibilities. Twin City Fan Companies, Ltd. reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as business needs arise. Qualifications are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and experience required.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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