1st Shift Assoicate Maintenance Technician

**Schedule: Sunday-Thursday**

**Hours: 6am-2pm**

**Wage: $24-26/hour**

**$2500 Signing Bonus**

**Full Benefits Package**

**401k Match**

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with preventive (PM), predictive and corrective maintenance activities on all assigned equipment and make recommendations for improvements to ensure productions lines are running at or above required efficiency levels.
• Identify and locate sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems and use the necessary tools to correct and solve maintenance problems.
• Assist with routine equipment trial runs to confirm it meets production specifications.
• Ensure equipment is returned to its original operating state or seek supervisor approval to make any alternations to equipment.
• Report equipment abnormalities and unsafe conditions to Maintenance supervisor or Maintenance Manager.
• Assist in maintaining an accurate inventory of tools, test equipment and spare parts in order to ensure work resources are ready and available at the time of service request.
• Maintain accurate work logs of repairs and equipment modifications including preventative maintenance and emergency repairs to ensure information is available appropriately manage workloads.
• Establish strong working partnerships with all staff based on a commitment to teamwork and mutual accountability to limit downtime in order to support production needs.
• Maintain assigned work area and production environment in a clean and orderly fashion.
• Ensure compliance with Gehl safety standards and with applicable regulatory requirements with following the company’s Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School or Equivalency Diploma
• Demonstrated mechanical skill and technical aptitude
• Demonstrated organizational, analytical, detail orientation and observational skills
• Flexibility and dependability is required to work overtime, off-shift, weekends, and holidays to support production needs
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to read, write and understand the English language
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Basic to intermediate mathematical abilities
• Ability to apply common sense in order to carry out detailed but uninvolved oral or written instruction
• Proficiency using a personal computer (PC) and related software, ideally Microsoft Office Tools (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment, often with limited supervision
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations by promoting and maintaining an inclusive work environment and culture that is respectful and accepting of diversity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Applied Science, Electrical Engineering or other related field
• 1 year of previous maintenance technician experience, ideally in a manufacturing environment
• Certified as a Safety Professional (CSP)
• Knowledge of aseptic processes, equipment and products
• Have the physical ability to occasionally sit, frequently lift/carry, push/pull up to 50 pounds, reach overhead, climb, squat/bend/kneel, and regularly stand, walk/move about.