Maintenance Technician II - 1st Shift

Gibraltar Industries; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Gibraltar Industries in Manhattan, Kansas, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to sustain and repair both production and facility equipment. Respond to service calls within 30 minutes and organize the area daily, ensuring a safe, efficient work environment.

You will maintain presses and other production equipment, service HVAC and electrical systems, weld simple fixtures, and manage the PM program while adhering to safety procedures and PPE requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Electrician license or journeyman preferred.
• 5 years of manufacturing maintenance experience on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical blueprints and schematics.
• Experience installing/troubleshooting PLCs and control circuitry.
• Familiarity with HVAC, plumbing, and lighting systems.
• Good work history and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair production equipment (presses, saws, tools, fixtures, etc.).
• Maintain and repair facility equipment (HVAC, plumbing, lighting, etc.).
• Design and weld simple fixtures and templates and other welding tasks.
• Maintain and repair electrical equipment and PLCs.
• Respond to service calls within 30 minutes as directed by the Supervisor.
• Organize and maintain the maintenance area and stock.
• Follow safety procedures and wear PPE; participate in safety meetings.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical repair

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Blueprints reading

Forklift operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Electrical license or Journeyman Electrician preferred

Tools

Welding equipment

HVAC tools

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Position Summary:

Maintain the Preventative Maintenance Program and facility equipment. In addition, individuals in this role will work with electric components at the facility and within the facility. Respond to service calls within 30 minutes as directed by the Supervisor. Organize area daily.

What you’ll do

• Maintain and repair production equipment (presses, saws, tools, fixtures, etc.)
• Maintain and repair facility equipment (HVAC, plumbing, lighting, etc.)
• Design and weld simple fixtures and templates and other welding tasks.
• Maintain and repair safety equipment (fire extinguishers, light curtains, safety guards etc.)
• Maintain and repair electrical equipment.
• Install and maintain electrical control circuits and PLC.
• Analysis of problems and develop solutions.
• Maintain Preventative Maintenance (PM) program.
• Perform other general maintenance task (change light bulbs, assemble/move furniture, paint etc.)
• Organize and maintain maintenance area.
• Organize parts and stock supplies.
• Clean up shop daily.
• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines.
• Wear proper PPE
• Attend and constructively participate in safety meetings and safety training
• Actively promote safety
• Report injuries to supervisor immediately
• Cooperate with fellow employees and supervisor
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with other work groups, both within and outside of his/her department
• Help other coworkers learn their job
• Participate in problem solving as directed
• Recommend ideas for continual improvement.
• Keep area clean and free from excess clutter to ensure a smooth operation and desirable work conditions
• Understanding and demonstrated performance in managing component parts associated with the job. This includes accounting for use, scrap, rework of material as well as identification, proper storage and care.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Electrician License or Journeyman Electrician preferred
• Candidates must pass an electrical assessment, administered internally to verify skill level.
• 5 years of manufacturing experience with focus on repair and maintenance on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components of punch presses, saw, shears, break presses and other related equipment.
• Understanding and ability to operate and repair forklifts, man-lifts and scissor lifts. Capable of installing, troubleshooting, and repairing PLCs and other control circuitry.
• Proficient in reading electrical and mechanical blueprints. Understanding in HVAC plumbing, lighting etc.
• Good work record in previous employment.

• Ability to follow verbal and written work instructions read and follow prints and routers. The ability to understand quality requirements and to monitor production.
• Possess Basic math skills.
• Ability to safely and effectively operate various pieces of equipment.
• Ability to learn new operations, become cross-trained, and rotate jobs.

EEOC

Gibraltar is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and gives all applicants for
employment equal consideration regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, arrest record, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, transgender status, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Gibraltar will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need an accommodation to fully participate in the application process.