Facilities Maintenance Technician

Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic/Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining and repairing industrial machinery and equipment to ensure smooth operations and administering Taprite's preventative maintenance program. He/she will also oversee general maintenance duties throughout all Taprite facilities, including Tenant areas.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and troubleshoot various types of equipment including, but not limited to air compressors, metal fabrication and CNC equipment.
• Implement, install, maintain and repair machinery, equipment, and simple electrical systems in accordance with safety standards and OSHA guidelines.
• Document and maintain preventive maintenance plan and processes and TPM (Total Preventative Maintenance) for the facility and equipment.
• Interface with equipment and part manufacturers and service departments to purchase parts and or schedule service.
• Perform precise mechanical adjustments and repairs and dismantle devices to remove and replace defective parts.
• Rebuild mechanical parts and equipment.
• Interface with appropriate production personnel regarding mechanical problems and provide technical assistance as required.
• Detect and report any unusual conditions or defective equipment to the department supervisor.
• Evaluate and make recommendations for machine improvement and upgrades.
• Maintain work logs, work orders, PM logs, equipment reports and corrective action records.
• Follow all safety protocols and act as primary contact for Lock Out Tag Out of equipment.
• Other duties as needed and assigned.

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent, preferred
• 5+ years mechanical experience maintaining industrial equipment
• 2+ years’ experience operating powered industrial machinery (forklift, scissor lift, etc), required
• Must be available to work overtime and weekends as required
• Able to work in a safe manner in adherence to safety protocols and OSHA guidelines.
• Mechanically inclined with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and accurately troubleshoot/diagnose equipment failures and take corrective action to restore it back to safe operation conditions with minimal downtime.
• Able to read and understand technical equipment manuals and schematics.
• Excellent communications skills with the ability to interface effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Knowledge of AC/DC drives highly desired.
• Basic fabrication skills highly desired.
• Basic computer skills with the ability use Word, Excel and the Internet to research and complete forms, log data, and create policies and documentation to support the maintenance program.
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time as well as bend, stretch, push, pull and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machinery.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs without assistance.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. To learn more about our company, visit us online at www.taprite.com. Taprite is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person