Maintenance Technician Trainee EUP

Plymouth; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Plymouth is seeking a Maintenance Technician Trainee to support the Maintenance team in Eupora. You will assist in troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems while training to handle essential responsibilities.

The role emphasizes OSHA safety, adherence to environmental standards, and timely operation of lifts and equipment. A High School diploma or GED and relevant maintenance coursework are preferred, with opportunities to progress within 24 months.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; related coursework preferred.
• Two or more years of production experience in a similar setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with troubleshooting and mechanical repairs of equipment, including hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical/electronic systems and gas-fired boilers and furnaces.
• Operate safety-compliant procedures in line with OSHA requirements.
• Inform operators and management of potential mechanical issues and safety concerns.
• Adapt to new procedures and innovations to improve efficiency and safety.
• Operate man-lifts, forklifts, and cranes.
• Achieve Maintenance Technician Trainee status within 24 months.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical/electronic systems

OSHA compliance

Equipment operation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Coursework in Maintenance Technology

Tools

Ramsay Mechanical Reasoning Assessment

Forklift operation

Job description

Description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician Trainee

Department/Group: Maintenance

Location: Eupora

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Maintenance Manager

Date Issued: 08/08/2025

POSITION SUMMARY

Assists Maintenance Technician in troubleshooting and making mechanical repairs to equipment while training to perform the essential job responsibilities outlined below.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists Maintenance Technician in the following: Troubleshoots and repairs mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical/electronic equipment, and gas fired boiler and furnaces including but not limited to programmable controls, numeral controls, power supplies, drives, gages and test equipment.
• Works in compliance with OSHA requirements.
• Advises operators and line mechanics of operation procedures and informs management of potential mechanical problems and inherent dangers.
• Adjusts to and follows new procedures and innovations, which would add efficiency and safety of the operation.
• Operates man-lifts, forklifts and cranes.
• Must achieve Maintenance Technician Trainee within 24 months.

Core Responsibilities

• Models Plymouth Tube values and behaviors as outlined in the Mission Statement.
• Represents Plymouth Tube in a professional manner.
• Follows all company Environmental and Safety policies, procedures and standards.
• Follows all company Quality Standards.

Supervisory Responsibilities (If applicable)

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS and EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

High School diploma or GED required. Some community college level courses in Maintenance Technology or related program preferred. Must pass Ramsay Mechanical Reasoning Assessment. Two or more years production experience within one of Eupora’s value streams preferred. Must have worked previous Maintenance shutdowns. Must have an exemplary record for the following: attendance, safety, quality and job performance.

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 frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.