MAINTENANCE TECH 1 IL PM

Position summary:

Provides maintenance of large production machinery in a manufacturing environment. Responsible for keeping equipment lines operating and repairing any problems when they are discovered for determining real time solutions preventing further damage and lost work time. The ideal candidate is required to perform a wide range of repair tasks within the Maintenance department. Troubleshooting and diagnosis are key elements to the success of this position. The Maintenance Intern position has been designated a safety sensitive position based on the federal OSHA standards.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Performs preventive maintenance inspections and service on machinery

• Thoroughly cleans machinery and machine parts, removing parts and reinstalling as necessary

• Oils and lubricates moving parts on machinery to ensure consistent and effective performance

• Records and reports damaged, worn, or broken parts

• Identifies areas of development and communicates ideas to supervisor and leadership

• Orders replacement parts for machinery

• Identifies the causes of unexpected breakdowns of machinery

• Repairs broken machinery quickly and efficiently

• Prepares reports documenting work performed

• Cleans, organizes, inventories, stocks, and otherwise maintains shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies

• Coordinates with managers to schedule regular maintenance on machinery

• Collaborates with Maintenance manager regarding new products being added and modifications that will be suggested and or required

• Makes necessary modifications and implements tests runs; confers with Maintenance manager regarding test results and makes additional alterations to machinery as required

• Learns and understands electrical repair and overall safety in a Maintenance environment

• Performs other related duties as assigned

Compensation Package:

• Based on Full Time Employment

• Base pay: Competitive –29.00-33.50 per hour

• Core Hours: Second shift 3p-11p

• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and Voluntary options, 401(k) with company match

• PTO, and holidays as designated by American Highway

• Professional development opportunities

Education and experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Some technical or college level coursework preferred

• Mechanical and repair experience

• Maintenance experience required

• Electrical experience preferred

• Stick welding experience required

• Fabrication experience required