Maintenance Technician
Compensation
The Role
This is a hands-on, junior-level role for someone with a mechanical repair background who wants to keep growing. You’ll report to the Lead Maintenance Technician and train on 1st shift for a few months. Once you can work on your own, you’ll move to 3rd shift. You’ll mostly work on grit blasters and curing ovens, plus other coating equipment.
What You’ll Do
- Troubleshoot and repair malfunctioning equipment
- Perform preventive maintenance and keep PM logs up to date
- Install, modify and performance-test equipment
- Operate forklifts and high risers
- Follow safe work practices in line with OSHA standards
- Document and communicate all work performed
- Get quotes for parts and supplies, order parts, and maintain spare parts inventory
- Research new equipment and upgrades
- Help with outside duties such as snow removal, plus special projects as assigned
What You Need
- 1+ year of experience maintaining and repairing building and mechanical equipment
- Strong skills with hand and power tools
- Basic computer skills
- Basic math, including measurements, rates, ratios and percentages
- Ability to work in an industrial setting wearing PPE, including a respirator
- Reliable attendance (required)
- Ability to work overtime as needed
- High school diploma or GED
Nice to Have
- MIG welding experience (or willingness to learn, since training is available)
- Experience maintaining coating equipment such as grit blasters, powder coating, liquid spray or ovens
- Blueprint reading
- Forklift and high-riser experience
- Experience with PM logs and spare parts inventory
- Your own tools and tool bag
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- About 90% shop floor and 10% office
- Exposure to noise, grease, dust, oil, chemicals and seasonal temperature extremes
- Lift up to 25 lbs frequently and up to 50 lbs occasionally
- Frequent standing, walking, kneeling, crawling, bending and reaching, with occasional ladder work at heights
- PPE required at all times around moving equipment
- Good close, distance, color, peripheral and depth vision
Benefits
- Plas-Tech Coatings benefits package
- Overtime pay at 1.5x
- Paid on-the-job training, including MIG welding
Pay: $24.00 - $25.00 per hour
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- Do you have valid drivers license? Yes/No
- Do you have maintenance, welding or mechanical experience?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Work Location: In person
Benefits
Estimated- Competitive pay
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Overtime available
- Safety training provided
