Maintenance Technician I-Maintenance

Plymouth; Hopkinsville (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Plymouth in Hopkinsville, KY is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure the ongoing reliability and safety of equipment. You will troubleshoot issues, complete work orders, and participate in maintenance improvement teams.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED and at least 3 years of experience in industrial maintenance. Forklift and crane certifications are necessary. Join a team that values safety and excellence in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum of 3 years industrial manufacturing maintenance experience preferred.
• Forklift and Crane Certifications are needed.

Responsibilities

• Complete work orders through the Mill CMMS.
• Participate in problem-solving teams and kaizen events.
• Troubleshoot all Mill equipment.

Skills

Self-motivated

Tool use and basic mechanical principles

Welding and steel fabrication

Basic HVAC function

Basic pump function and servicing

Education

High school diploma or GED

3 years Industrial Manufacturing Maintenance experience

Tools

Windows operating systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Rockwell Automation Software

Job description

Position Summary

This position is responsible for safely maintaining equipment that is dependable & available for meeting our customer (internal and external) expectations. Maintenance Techs are expected to search for and recommend any repair or process changes that are deemed necessary for Plymouth to meet Customer requirements and allow team members to work in a safe and productive manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the timely completion of work orders placed through the Mill CMMS.
• Participate in problem solving teams and kaizen events in order to improve operating performance.
• Demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot all Mill equipment.
• Participate in Team meetings of Maintenance Team Members and Cross Functional Teams as directed.
• Complete Preventative Maintenance procedures and equipment improvement activities.
• Inspect and inventory site-generated hazardous waste staging areas.
• Assist the transfer of site-generated hazardous waste to on-site staging areas.
• Direct storage of site-generated hazardous waste in the hazardous waste staging areas.
• Conduct inspections of Satellite Accumulation Areas.
• Respond to all customers with urgency and professionalism.

Core Responsibilities

• Own and role model Plymouth Tube values and behaviors by embracing and participating in an operating culture that promotes involvement, communication, mutual trust & respect, expectations and accountability, and a passion for excellence.
• Understand, apply and advocate all Company Environmental and Safety policies, procedures and standards.
• Understand, apply and advocate all Company Quality Standards.
• Attend all prerequisite training as required by management.
• Has the authority to stop process to correct quality, safety or environmental problems, and to promptly notify Supervisory personnel when processes are noncompliant.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); three years of Industrial Manufacturing Maintenance experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates / Licenses / Registration

Forklift certification, Crane Certification, Confined Space, First Aid/CPR

Technology and Equipment

• Windows operating systems & programs
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Rockwell Automation Software

Competencies / Desired Characteristics

• Must be self-motivated and able to work without direct supervision.
• Tool use and basic mechanical principals
• Welding and steel fabrication
• Basic HVAC function
• Reciprocating and rotary air compressors function and servicing
• Basic pump function and servicing
• Industrial safety standards for working with pressurized air, fluids and gases and operation of all types of powered Industrial Hand Tools

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, heavy equipment and stored energy in the form of pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, electrical and gravitational energy. The noise level in the work environment is above 85 dB and hearing protection is required. Due to manufacturing technologies utilized in the area common contaminants such as dirt, dust, grease, oil, steel chips and water will be present. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; extreme cold and extreme heat. Also may be exposed to fumes or dust.

This position involves working in close proximity on a regular basis to elevated magnetic fields during performance of essential functions. These elevated magnetic fields are associated with certain equipment, including Billet Heaters and Stretchers. These magnetic field strengths exceed safe thresholds for pacemaker and implanted defibrillator (ICD) medical devices, and may cause serious device malfunction. For personal safety purposes, persons with such personal medical devices may be precluded from this position. Evaluation of individual job placement, where applicable is conducted by management with assistance of designated medical advisors.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

minority/female/disability/veteran

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran