Maintenance Technician I

Yokohama Tire; West Point (MS); On-site; USD 34,715 - 43,091; Full time

Job summary

Yokohama Tire in West Point, Mississippi is seeking a Maintenance Technician I to ensure equipment is maintained for maximum production capacity. The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of related experience, including a strong knowledge of PLCs, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and welding equipment. Key responsibilities include preventive maintenance verification, spare parts management, and collaboration with vendors. A High School Diploma and effective communication skills are essential. This is a full-time position with a salary range of $25.20 to $31.28 per hour.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years related experience with maintenance equipment.
• Effective background in environmental safety and supervision.

Responsibilities

• Verifies Preventative Maintenance work orders for accuracy.
• Ensures adequate spare parts availability.
• Interacts with Vendors and Contractors for related work.
• Schedules shutdown work with Planners.

Skills

Technical/analytic skills

Effective written/oral communication

Good working knowledge of computer applications

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

PLC’s

electrical equipment

hydraulic equipment

pneumatic equipment

welding equipment

Job description

Maintenance Technician I

Job Locations: US-MS-West Point

ID: 2023-1790

Category: Manufacturing

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Minimum Salary: USD $25.20/Hr.

Maximum Salary: USD $31.28/Hr.

Travel %: 0

Summary

The Maintenance Technician assures that equipment is maintained for maximum available production capacity.

Responsibilities

• Verifies Preventative Maintenance work orders are properly matched to the equipment in the area.
• Follow through for accurate Countermeasures on Major Breakdown Reports
• Ensures adequate spare parts are available
• Manages any ongoing projects in the department
• Interacts with Vendors and Contractors for related work in the Department
• Understanding and implementation of a safe work environment
• Schedules shutdown work with Planners
• Assists with creation of One Point Lessons and Standard Operating Procedures for tasks necessary for more efficient repair and troubleshooting
• Ensures that department is kept in a clean 5s standard
• Works closely with Maintenance Supervisor on communicating work load and recommended improvements
• Requires On Call availability

Knowledge and Skills

• Technical/analytic skills
• Effective written/oral communication
• Good working knowledge of computer applications

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma
• 5-8 years related experience including good working knowledge of PLC’s, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and welding equipment.
• Must have had an effective background in environmental safety and supervision