Warehouse Maintenance Technician: Keep Production Running

NFI; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

NFI in Suffolk, VA is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform basic repairs and upkeep of warehouse equipment under supervision. You will diagnose mechanical and electrical issues, conduct preventative maintenance, and ensure equipment operates to meet production needs.

You will set up, start, and adjust process variables, inspect products for quality, and coordinate with management on tool purchases and outside vendors when needed. Strong communication and a proactive attitude are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 4-6 years or related experience.
• Administer on-site training based on needs and recommendation.
• Self Starter with “Can–do” attitude
• Excellent communication skills
• Must be able to work in varying facility conditions.
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field
• Relies on experience and good judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Works under general supervision
• Have a certain degree of creativity and latitude is required

Responsibilities

• Evaluates mechanical and/or electrical failures in production equipment to determine appropriate corrective action.
• Performs preventative maintenance, troubleshoots and repairs all production equipment as needed.
• Responsible for operating the production machinery according to establish production needs/requirements while inspecting finished products for quality.
• Responsible for set-up, loading, starting, adjusting process variables, diagnosing, troubleshooting, and properly shutting down process equipment in accordance with published production schedules and product specifications.
• Communicates required repaired list of broken items to Manager on a timely manner.
• Communicates items that cannot be repaired and would an outside vendor to be called in a timely manner.
• Maintain tools required and maximum time is given to purchase required tools.
• Supports the Safety Program of the facility and ensures all maintenance related areas of the warehouse meet all appropriate federal and company regulations.
• Makes recommendations to the Manager on items that need repair or upgrade.
• Maintains a list of all contractors /vendors.
• Responsible for notifying the shift supervisor of significant deviations from normal operating conditions.
• Responsible for assisting packers and material handling person.

Skills

Excellent communication

Self-starter

Creativity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

NFI in Suffolk, VA is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform basic repairs and upkeep of warehouse equipment under supervision. You will diagnose mechanical and electrical issues, conduct preventative maintenance, and ensure equipment operates to meet production needs.

You will set up, start, and adjust process variables, inspect products for quality, and coordinate with management on tool purchases and outside vendors when needed. Strong communication and a proactive attitude are essential.