Job Description

Description

The HC Companies is one of the leaders in horticultural container companies serving the needs of professional growers, grower distributors, retail garden centers and mass merchandisers in the Greenhouse, Nursery and Consumer markets.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Preventative Maintenance Technician on our day shift (7:00am-3:30pm). Seeking individuals who want to be part of a team, have a can-do attitude and has the willingness to learn and grow within the organization.

Job Responsibilities:

• Ability to learn the manufacturing process as it relates to equipment start-up, operations, to our company procedures.
• Complete scheduled maintenance activities (PMs, inspections, etc.).
• Assist with unscheduled maintenance repairs as instructed.
• Perform preventative maintenance and assist with unscheduled repairs on conveyors, injection molding machines, thermoforming machines, extruders, print machines, labelers, air compressors, loading equipment, chillers and various other machines.
• Must be able to accurately track and enter Work Order data in CMMS system.
• Duties would include, but not limited to, electrical, hydraulic/pneumatic repair, building and machinery maintenance and fabrication.
• Assists with repair, maintenance, replacement, installation, and testing of electrical/electronic systems, circuits and equipment.
• Inspect and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment such as pneumatic tools, motors, conveyor systems and production machines and equipment.
• Inspects functional and structural parts in devices or equipment.
• Inspects equipment and diagnose and/or report trouble or malfunctions.
• Assist with the installs power, light, electronic and control circuits.
• Operates electrical hand tools and voltage or ampere measuring devices.
• Works from blueprints, drawings, sketches or layouts.
• Must be able to accurately complete all administrative paperwork.
• Must adhere to and create a safe work culture/environment.
• Support all company policies and procedures including 5S and focused work teams.
• Perform all job duties in accordance with The HC Companies values.
• Perform other administrative tasks and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Basic Skills; Critical thinking, reading comprehension, communication, basic calculations.
• Complex problem-solving skills: problem identification, information gathering and organizing, idea generation and evaluation.
• Technical skills: Willingness and desire to learn.
• Working knowledge of techniques, materials, tools and equipment used in machinery maintenance.
• Strong computer skills necessary.
• Strong electrical/mechanical aptitude is required.
• Must be dependable and safety oriented.
• Must be flexible in working hours including overtime, holidays, and different shifts as required.
• Must possess good communication/interpersonal skills and get along well with others.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented work environment.
• Ability to manage time well and stay organized.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attendance record.
• Must provide basic hand tools to complete general maintenance tasks.