Mechanical Maintenance Technician - Wed-Sun Day Shift

Rehrig Pacific Company, Inc.; Grove City (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to ensure the smooth operation of plant equipment and facilities. This role involves maintaining and repairing various machinery, including forklifts, while adhering to safety protocols and promoting a clean work environment. The ideal candidate will have mechanical experience, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Join a company that values its employees and fosters a culture of teamwork and excellence, where your contributions will directly impact operational efficiency and success.

Benefits

Great benefits after 30 days

Forklift training and certification

Safe working environment

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in maintenance within an industrial setting.
• Mechanical experience with forklifts and automated equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair plant equipment and forklifts in a safe manner.
• Monitor and update the Upkeep system for maintenance tasks.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Welding skills

Forklift certification

Effective communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Self-motivated

Knowledge of LEAN manufacturing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

3+ years maintenance experience

Tools

Upkeep work order system

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Career Opportunities with Rehrig Pacific Company

A great place to work.

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Here at Rehrig Pacific, we are all about our people. Since 1913, our organization has focused on sustainable supply chain solutions while creating a culture and atmosphere where amazing people, like you, are celebrated for doing their best work. Rehrig Pacific has grown to meet the needs of our industry consumers across the country and internationally. We find true fulfillment in helping others, both within the Rehrig Pacific family and in our communities. As servant leaders, we lead by example.

Mechanical Maintenance Technician - Wed-Sun Day Shift

Shift: Wednesday - Sunday, 10 am - 6:30 pm

$27/hour - Great benefits after 30 days!

Position Summary

The purpose of this role is to maintain and repair plant equipment, forklifts, and provide basic facility maintenance in a safe manner. Maintain system driven tracking of work orders, work schedules, and parts inventory within a specified budget. Provide plant management with status of current and future maintenance needs.

Accountabilities

1. Monitor and update the Upkeep system daily
   • Complete our Preventive Maintenance Schedule utilizing our Upkeep work order system on all plant equipment.
   • Accurately and timely complete all required paperwork.
     • Record all preventative maintenance and repair services performed and keep track of all materials and parts used during the repair process in Upkeep daily.
2. Equipment Troubleshooting, Repair and Preventative Maintenance
   • Inspect, maintain and repair industrial equipment and machinery to ensure they’re always in proper working order at the plant to optimize production and minimize down time.
   • Assist in equipment installation and startups at plant.
   • Complete preventative maintenance and necessary repair of onsite LP forklifts according to Upkeep.
3. Facility Maintenance and Parts Inventory
   • Maintain facility to ensure proper daily operation of work production goals.
   • Understand and maintain high standards of tidiness and organization in line with good 5S (Sort, Set In Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) practice
     • Ensure sanitation and good housekeeping practices are maintained.
     • Maintain the maintenance area in a clean, organized and safe manner following RMS and 5S practices.
   • Maintain a standard parts inventory and purchase needed parts within a specified budget.
4. Safety and Cross-functional Teamwork
   • Conduct all activities and perform all job duties and functions following strict adherence to established, company implemented safety behaviors, processes, and procedures and OSHA regulations.
   • Work with site leadership to create and implement LEAN and equipment improvements.
   • Assist Maintenance team and plant management with special projects and daily activities as needed.
   • Coordinate and communicate with supervisors and leadership at shift changeovers and as needed.
   • Operate a forklift in a safe manner (training and certification to be provided).
   • Ability to effectively communicate with and lead a diverse team, including customers and vendors within the guidance of Rehrig Pacific’s Vision, Mission and Values.

Qualifications

1. Hands on position.
   • Ability to lift 70 lbs. consistently throughout duration of shift.
   • Ability to effectively perform a job requiring consistent, repetitive motion, bending, twisting, and lifting.
2. Mechanical experience with equipment including but not limited to: Forklifts, trucks and trailers, conveyors, automated material handling equipment, dock doors, and general building maintenance.
3. Knowledge of Preventive Maintenance Program execution.
4. Welding and general metal fabrication skills required.
5. Forklift certification and proficiency.
6. Effective written, verbal, and email communication skills.
7. Strong decision making, problem solving, results oriented, and customer service skills.
8. Self-motivated and self-learner.
9. Knowledge of LEAN manufacturing and 5S preferred.
10. Proficient with MS Word, MS Excel, and web-based program familiarity preferred.
11. Must be able to travel up to 10% when needed.
12. 3+ years maintenance experience in an industrial setting, preferably in a fast-paced, production-based warehouse or manufacturing environment, including key holder responsibility.
13. High School Diploma, GED, or comparable work-related experience preferred.