Maintenance Technician I — Safe, Efficient Repairs & Growth

American Air Filter; Bartow (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

American Air Filter in Bartow, FL is hiring a Maintenance Technician who will keep facilities running smoothly by performing light maintenance tasks and troubleshooting on machines and tools. The role emphasizes safe work practices, basic math, tape measure reading, and the ability to acquire forklift and scissor-lift licenses within six months.

A valid driver's license is required. The position offers hands-on work in a manufacturing environment with opportunities to contribute to cost

Qualifications

• 6 months related experience, maintenance preferred.
• Able to acquire forklift license within 6 months on the job.
• Able to acquire scissor-lift license within 6 months on the job.
• Valid driver's license.
• Experience making machine adjustments and general troubleshooting.
• Must have basic hand tools.
• Able to read a tape measure and perform basic math.

Responsibilities

• Perform work in safe manner according to safety policies and procedures, preventing injury to self and others
• Perform work in efficient manner to reduce costs, measured by amount of time worked compared to amount of time allotted for work to be completed
• Maintain and repair machines and tools to within established specifications
• Identify hazardous machine conditions and secure equipment against use as required
• Maintain and repair building and equipment as required
• Order machinery/tool replacement parts, or purchase locally as required
• Read and understand all written instructions to maintain machinery/tools
• Listen to and understand all verbal instructions to maintain machinery/tools
• Repair machinery and equipment using a variety of machines and tools
• Perform required maintenance inspections using appropriate tools
• Record daily maintenance results on required forms
• Comply with OSHA Safety and Health rules.
• Safely perform duties in a responsible manner in accordance with company policy including maintaining general work area cleanliness.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet needs of the business

Skills

Machine adjustments

Troubleshooting

Hand tools

Tape measure

Math skills

Safety awareness

Tools

Forklift license

Tape measure

Job description

American Air Filter in Bartow, FL is hiring a Maintenance Technician who will keep facilities running smoothly by performing light maintenance tasks and troubleshooting on machines and tools. The role emphasizes safe work practices, basic math, tape measure reading, and the ability to acquire forklift and scissor-lift licenses within six months.

A valid driver's license is required. The position offers hands-on work in a manufacturing environment with opportunities to contribute to cost