Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician 1st Shift (7:00am-3:00pm Mon-Fri)

Department: Facilities

Accountability: This position reports to the Facilities & EHS Manager 

Position Summary: The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing skilled maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and preventative maintenance activities to support safe, reliable, and efficient facility and production operations. This role maintains building systems, production equipment, grounds, and related infrastructure while supporting continuous improvement, safety compliance, and operational uptime across the facility.

Responsibilities: 

• Perform, document, and track routine preventative maintenance on production equipment, facility systems, and related assets in accordance with established maintenance schedules and procedures.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair malfunctioning mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and facility systems to minimize downtime and support long-term equipment reliability.
• Install, maintain, and repair plumbing and electrical fixtures, production equipment, machinery components, furniture, kitchen equipment, and other facility-related assets as needed.
• Inspect, test, and verify electrical systems, circuits, equipment, and components to ensure proper operation and identify potential safety or reliability concerns.
• Coordinate equipment repairs, spare parts ordering, technical support, and service scheduling with equipment manufacturers, suppliers, vendors, and outside contractors.
• Operate forklifts, scissor lifts, fabrication equipment, powered industrial trucks, and other tools or equipment required to safely complete assigned maintenance tasks.
• Perform general maintenance of buildings, machinery, grounds, parking areas, walkways, and other facility areas, including snow and ice removal support when required.
• Provide 24-hour emergency maintenance support when required to address urgent facility, equipment, or operational needs.
• Maintain a safe work environment by identifying and correcting hazards, using required personal protective equipment, following Lockout/Tagout procedures, and complying with applicable safety practices.
• Support facility housekeeping and organization standards, including 5S activities, floor cleaning, painting, and general upkeep of assigned work areas.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives by identifying maintenance-related opportunities, recommending practical solutions, and supporting implementation activities.
• Complete powered industrial truck site training, operation, inspection, and minor repairs as required by business needs and site procedures.

Requirements:

• Technical certification, trade school training, or a minimum of three years of equivalent hands-on maintenance experience required.
• Experience performing electrical, mechanical, and plumbing maintenance in a manufacturing, industrial, or facilities environment preferred.
• Technical degree, vocational training, or related post-secondary education is a plus.
• Working knowledge of HVAC systems, carpentry, fabrication, and general building maintenance preferred.
• Proficiency with basic computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite, and ability to enter, retrieve, and maintain maintenance-related records preferred.
• Ability to safely operate mobile equipment, including forklifts, scissor lifts, skyjacks, and other powered or elevated work platforms as assigned.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and demonstrated ability to use basic hand tools, power tools, measuring devices, and maintenance equipment.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret work instructions, production documents, equipment manuals, engineering drawings, schematics, and bills of materials.
• Ability to apply common sense reasoning, sound judgment, and practical problem-solving skills when carrying out written or verbal instructions.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and pass any license check required by the company’s insurer.
• Ability to understand, communicate, and follow written and verbal instructions in English.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate professionally with supervisors, production employees, contractors, vendors, and cross-functional team members.
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, overtime, off-shift coverage, weekends, or emergency call-ins as business needs require.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to complete work accurately, safely, and in accordance with established procedures.
• Ability to tolerate extended periods of standing, walking, squatting, kneeling, bending, climbing, reaching, and working in confined or elevated areas as required.
• Ability to regularly lift, carry, push, or pull up to 25 lbs. and occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs., with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Visual requirements include close vision, color vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus while performing maintenance tasks.
• General knowledge of workplace safety practices, hazard recognition, and safe equipment operation is preferred.

Work Environment – Manufacturing:

• Work is performed in a manufacturing and facilities environment with regular exposure to production machinery and moving equipment.
• Employee may be exposed to chemicals and must review and follow applicable Safety Data Sheets.
• Work areas may include dust, noise, vibration, temperature variations, and other typical manufacturing conditions.
• Protective clothing and equipment may be required based on assigned tasks, work area, and company safety procedures.
• Use of a computer, tablet, diagnostic device, or other electronic equipment may be required to complete maintenance documentation, communication, and troubleshooting activities.

Prepared by: Human Resources

Approved by: VP Operations