Job Description

Description

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to join our team at Elemet Manufacturing. The Maintenance Technician oversees and performs a wide range of maintenance, repair, and safety tasks across our facility. The Maintenance Technician will provide emergency and scheduled repairs, conduct OSHA-required inspections, and ensure the proper functioning of production equipment, HVAC systems, and building infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment or call out to vendors to arrange servicing.
• Perform OSHA required inspections and assist with safety committee maintenance fixes.
• Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines. 
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Diagnose problems, replace, or repair parts, test and adjust.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Perform annual and monthly maintenance of HVAC units and make service calls as needed.
• Operate industrial equipment such as scissor lifts, forklifts, and cleaning and lawncare equipment.
• Monitor and perform general routine maintenance or repairs on air compressors, indoor and outdoor lighting, camera systems, plumbing needs, eye wash stations, overhead heaters, outdoor parking and driveways/sidewalks, and other equipment as needed
• Perform general office repairs such as patching and painting of walls, upkeep of office furniture, replacing light switches and outlets
• Take responsibility for general groundskeeping and determine needs for repair, replacement, and upgrading as needed.
• Manage lawncare, groundskeeping, and snow removal.
• Address roof leaks as needed.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to resolve issues and needs throughout the facility.
• Assist/support the Operations Manager with tasks as necessary.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, post-secondary education preferred
• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in maintenance positions in a manufacturing environment
• 3-5 years’ experience with industrial trucks, scissor lifts, cleaning and lawncare equipment and other facilities management equipment

Skills and Competencies

• Knowledge of facilities repair work, installations, construction works, plumbing, dry walling, flooring, etc.
• Strong computer skills. 
• Knowledge of electrical wiring systems, low and high voltage preferred a plus
• Machine repair experience a plus

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 40 lbs. consistently
• Excellent hand/eye coordination
• Good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina
• Ability to consistently wear personal protective equipment
• Standing, walking, and bending consistently
• Periods of sitting at a desk and working at a computer
• Demonstrated ability to effectively use power tools

Featured Benefits

Medical Insurance with HSA
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
401(k) Contributions
Tuition Reimbursement
Profit Sharing
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Volunteer PTO
9 Paid Holidays
Paid Uniforms
Boot Reimbursement

Job Details

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Company: Elemet Manufacturing

Location: Aitkin, MN

Shift: 1

Reports To: Operations Manager

Direct Reports: No

Pay Type: Hourly

Job Type: Indirect

Requisition ID: 52348

The expected base pay range for this position is between $25.00 and $30.00 per hour.  The actual base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including geographical location, education, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. 

Who We Are

Elemet Group provides solutions to solve our customers’ manufacturing and fabrication challenges. Across our four separate locations, we have access to state-of-the-art equipment and highly skilled specialists in CNC metal spinning, robotic welding, automated machining, assembly, powder coating, e-coating, and 2-axis and 5-axis water jet cutting and provide our customers with vertically integrated solutions.

Our core values of Teamwork, Integrity, Driven, Innovation, and Fun guide our daily business decisions, foster a strong sense of community, and reinforce our commitment to a positive workplace culture.

Elemet Group participates in E-Verify, a federal program that checks the employment eligibility of all new hires. 

Elemet Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with post-secondary education in maintenance preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience in maintenance positions in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of electrical wiring systems, repair work, installations, construction works, plumbing, dry walling, flooring, etc.
• Strong computer skills.