Job Description:Maintenance Technician

Starting Pay Rate:$19-$27.25

Job Status:Hourly

FLSA Status: NA

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, Weekends

Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor

Travel Required: 0 - 10%

Positions Supervised: None

POSITION SUMMARY

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining all machinery and equipment in working order while maintaining environmental and safety compliance at all times. This includes mechanical and electrical components.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES

• Ensure all environmental and safety procedures are followed and report all unsafe or non-compliant activities.
• Maintain mechanical equipment to remain operational including chemical transfer pumps, vacuum pumps, valves, conveyors, hydraulic units, burners, mobile equipment, etc.
• Maintain electrical equipment to remain operational including breaker boxes, power supplies, sensors, PLCs, lighting, etc.
• Complete work orders for issues with equipment.
• Prompt response to operational downtime.
• Maintain and follow preventative maintenance programs with accurate record keeping.
• Install new equipment including running new electrical wire and/or piping as directed.
• Keep the shop area clean and compliant with all safety programs.
• Troubleshoot operational problems and work with engineers as directed.
• Proactively detect, diagnose and repair potential issues using PM and inspection tools.
• Attend all training sessions and safety meetings.
• Other duties as directed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• Experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance required (5 years minimum)
• Ability to perform cutting, grinding and welding activities.
• Willingness to learn the treating plant operation.
• Ability to identify worn parts and knowledge of how to replace them.
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve problems.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Ability to demonstrate behaviors conforming to Hoovers set of values and accepted standards.
• Ability to be self motivated to perform a task using his or her own drive or initiative.

SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Computer Skills
• Be comfortable working within Google Drive programs, Windows based programs, using a word processor, and email. Must have a good knowledge of spreadsheets.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions. Can be hot, cold, humid, and/or rainy.

REQUIREMENTS

Hoover Treated Wood Products, Inc. requires background checks and drug testing

COMPANY DESCRIPTION Hoover Treated Wood Products,