Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

Title: 1st Shift Maintenance Technician (Level 1 and 2)

Department: Maintenance

Location: Albert Lea, MN

Reports to: Maintenance Manager

Status: Full Time; Exempt

Wage Range: $25.00 - $36.00

Schedule/Attendance: 1st Shift Maintenance works Monday-Friday and starts at 5:00 AM with a varying end time. These hours may vary depending on projects that need to be completed.

On-Call: Maintenance Technicians are required to participate in a rotating on-call schedule for nights, weekends, and holidays. On average, a Maintenance Technician can expect to be on-call up to 4-5 times per year.

SUMMARY

Under the leadership of the Maintenance Manager, the 1st Shift Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining all physical aspect requirements for equipment and facilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following essential duties and responsibilities is dependent upon licensing and experience.

General Maintenance

Complete routine preventative maintenance including, but not limited to:
Grease, lube, and adjust equipment as necessary
Troubleshoot and repair equipment as necessary
Submit orders for parts and maintain proper equipment logs

Plumbing

Install new water lines, gas lines, air lines, and drain lines as needed for moving old or installing new equipment
Repair water lines, air lines, and drain lines, above and below ground
Repair sinks, toilets, water softeners, water heaters, dishwasher, and furnaces

Electrical

Troubleshoot and repair forklifts, pallet jacks, scales, mixers, printers, processing equipment, etc.
Replace switches, plugs, cords, outlets, motors, circuit boards, relays, starters, contactors, etc.

Construction

Build new walls, remodel doorways, pour cement curbs and floors, repair block walls, patch floors, and repair damaged walls
Install, repair, and move pallet racking

Boiler

Operate and maintain boilers and feed water systems
Troubleshoot and repair boiler as needed
Complete yearly boiler rebuild/inspection. A minimum of 2nd Class B team engineer license is required.

Truck/Trailer Mechanics

Repair wiring for lighting
Repair/replace mud flaps, fenders, walls, load locks, air leaks, batteries, and alternators
Troubleshoot electrical on refrigeration unit

Cleaning

Take apart, clean, inspect, and reassemble Urschel blades weekly
Take apart and clean membrane heaters weekly

Grounds

Remove snow from sidewalks, steps, loading docks, and roof as needed
Salt sidewalks and parking lot as needed
Paint structures attached to the building and fire point letters as needed
Plant shrubs as needed

Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

The following qualifications are required for both Maintenance Technician Level 1 and 2.

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
Machine repair experience
Attention to safety and detail
Good communication and time management skills
Ability to lift 50+ pounds
Ability to stand, bend, and/or kneel for extended periods of time
Ability to work in hot, cold, or noisy environments
Ability to work at heights or confined spaces
Ability to work overtime as needed

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The following preferred qualifications may determine Maintenance Technician Level 1 or 2.

Associates Degree and/or Vocational School
Facilities maintenance experience
Ability to pass a respirator exam
Moderate mathematical experience
Boiler License (all levels)
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) License
Welding Certification
HVAC Certification
Forklift License
OSHA Safety Certification
Mechanical systems repair experience (motors, pumps, conveyors, and gearboxes)
Hydraulic and pneumatic systems troubleshooting experience
Electrical systems knowledge (motors, wiring, and control panels)
Preventative maintenance experience
Blueprint and schematic reading experience
Welding and fabrication skills
High-speed production equipment experience
Packaging line experience
Robotic systems experience
Strong trouble-shooting and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team
Good communication and time management skills