Maintenance Technician 1

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This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US. 

Your Role

This is an entry-level Maintenance Technician role responsible for maintaining and repairing manufacturing equipment, with a strong focus on safety, quality, and productivity. The technician supports maintenance activities by performing basic preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and responding to equipment breakdowns to help minimize downtime and improve overall equipment efficiency. All tasks are carried out in alignment with the site’s preventive maintenance (PM) plan to ensure smooth and reliable operations. Duties Include:

• Daily preventative and breakdown maintenance of production equipment - mechanically, pneumatically, and electrically.
• Diagnose equipment malfunctions and perform basic repairs.
• Support operations schedule by minimizing equipment downtime.
• Work cross functionally with operations, quality and engineering.
• Evaluate and optimize Preventative Maintenance (PM) activities.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of all activities.
• Assist with installation and validation of new equipment as assigned.
• Proactive identification of safety, quality, and productivity concerns. Actively report hazardous conditions or hazardous behaviors observed in the working environment and the site.
• Support daily operations by communicating issues across teams and shifts, maintaining a clean and safe work environment in compliance with EHS policies, contributing to continuous improvement and sustainability efforts, and performing duties under close supervision.

Physical Attributes

• Interact with and troubleshoot machinery and equipment.
• Exposure to chemical reagents.
• Use hand and power tools.
• Constant standing and/or sitting for duration of shift, up to 12 hours.
• Constant walking to address issues as they arise.
• Frequent lifting/carrying of 20 - 30 lbs. necessary/Max lifting – 40 to 50 lbs.
• Bend, squat, stoop, and kneel.
• Grasp, manipulate and handle objects consistently and regularly; fine motor skills are required.

 Shift Hours: 9:30 PM to 6:00 AM 

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications

• 1+ years of manufacturing or related experience.
• High school diploma or GED.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years’ experience working in equipment maintenance, or related position.
• Basic Electro-Mechanical and pneumatic knowledge along with experience applying this knowledge to process/equipment troubleshooting.
• Proven mechanical, machine tool, and equipment repair skills.
• Become a Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW).
• Experience with Microsoft products, basic CAD drawing a plus. 
• Understand safe work practices and experience in lockout/tagout, electrical safety, etc. 
• Lean/Six Sigma experience.
• Knowledge of EH&S, ISO, and cGMP regulations in a manufacturing setting; capable of passing an on-site mechanical aptitude test and reading basic mechanical, electrical drawings, and P&IDs.

Pay Range for this position: $28.00-$43.00 per hour

The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here.  

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