Maintenance Technician III

LB Foster; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Career development

Job summary

LB Foster is seeking a Maintenance Technician III to perform preventive maintenance on equipment, install new process systems, and train new employees in maintenance procedures. You will follow standard work methods and safety practices to maximize production efficiency.

The role requires 5+ years of manufacturing maintenance experience, including welding and plasma cutting, with strong mechanical and electrical knowledge. On-site Birmingham, AL location with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent.
• Technical college degree in maintenance is a plus.
• 5+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, including welding and plasma cutting.

Responsibilities

• Exemplary leader in safe work practices and procedures.
• Carry out verbal and written instructions from Foreman.
• Train other team members in maintenance standards and procedures.
• Perform Foreman I duties in the Foreman’s absence.
• Control downtime by scheduling routine preventive maintenance.
• Ensure operation of machinery by completing PM requirements and troubleshooting.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical systems

Reading instructions

Safety focus

Mathematics

Problem solving

Decision making

Integrity

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Technical college degree (plus)

Job description

As a Maintenance Technician III, you will be r esponsible for performing preventative maintenance on all equipment products while following standard work methods and practicing safe work habits to ensure production is as efficient and safe as possible. Duties include preventative maintenance and repairs to equipment as needed and installation of new process equipment. Responsible for training new employees in maintenance process and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Exemplary leader in all safe work practices and procedures.
• Demonstrate 5S standards to maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Carryout verbal and written instructions from Foreman.
• Responsible for the development and training of other team members in maintenance standards and procedures.
• Performs Foreman I duties in the absence of Foreman.
• Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques and schedule.
• Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.
• Perform regular preventative maintenance per PM schedule and provides feedback when PM schedule may require adjustments.
• Locate sources of problems by observing and listening to mechanical devices in operation
• Prepare maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
• Instrumental in the installation of new production equipment and required infrastructure
• Read and interpret work instructions, then execute work per instructions.
• All other duties as assigned.

Experience:

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• Related degree from a technical college, a plus
• 5+ years of proven maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, including welding and plasma cutting

Skills & Abilities:

• In-depth knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems maintenance
• Ability to read and understand written instructions
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment safely and efficiently
• Ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Average proficiency in mathematics
• Problem Solving
• Customer Focus
• Decision Quality
• Integrity & Trust
• Creativity
• Learning on the Fly
• Informing
• Priority Setting
• Safety Oriented

The Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision benefits the first day of the month afterhire.
• Market-leading 401(k) program with company match, no vesting period.
• 10 paid holidays per year, vacation accrual plan, paid sick leave
• Career development and advancement opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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