Maintenance Technician-Day Shift

Twin City Fan & Blower; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 31,684 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401K plan with employer match

Employee assistance programs

Education reimbursement

Paid vacation

Holiday pay

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Brookings is seeking a Maintenance Technician to build, install, maintain, and repair production and building equipment. Candidates should have a high school diploma or technical degree, and 3+ years of experience. Responsibilities include troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues, and adhering to safety protocols. Competitive pay of $23.00-$28.00 per hour based on experience, plus generous benefits including health insurance and education reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in maintenance or related field required.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and electrical diagrams.
• Ability to safely operate various types of machinery.

Responsibilities

• Builds, installs, maintains and repairs production building equipment.
• Troubleshoots mechanical, electrical and hydraulic issues.
• Follows preventative maintenance schedule for machinery.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Hydraulic systems

Basic math skills

Hand tool usage

Education

High school diploma

Technical Associates degree

Tools

Forklift

Overhead crane

Electric pallet jack

Job description

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.
• 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.

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

• 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.