Maintenance Technician Associate

Position Summary   The Maintenance Technician will report directly to the Plant Manager or his/her designate and is responsible for inspecting/diagnosing and repairing machinery and equipment and to keep written logs on repair, inventory, and preventative maintenance.   KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Troubleshoot and perform preventative maintenance involving electrical, pneumatic, structural, plumbing, hydraulic and equipment repair or replacement Mechanical repair on all equipment and facility/grounds along with general fabrication Respond promptly to emergency maintenance requests, breakdowns, or other facility issues Understand and operate basic production PLC controls; basic control operations to be able to safely perform required tasks such as: PM work that requires start up procedures, shut down procedures, and energy deisolation procedures; ability to adequately meet criteria, obtain and retain basic PLC training for production departmental work Keep organized and detailed maintenance logs and records of equipment and other PM logs Inputting digital logs and other data entry Operate a forklift and yard truck and other necessary machinery/equipment Order parts as needed while maintaining crucial spare parts logs and inventory Work in compliance with company safety and operating procedures while promoting positive safety culture Collaborate with team operators across all departments to ensure equipment and machines are operating efficiently and safely while maintaining equipment reliability Support continuous improvement and other LEAN initiatives Monitor and achieve established KPIs such as OEE, quality standards, EHS standards, and ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with all company goals. Promote positive maintenance and PM culture Other duties, as assigned   SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Mechanical knowledge Previous forklift experience Ability to lift to 50lbs. Previous experience in a production/manufacturing setting Capable of working with a team and independently efficiently Capable of following a production report while working independently