Maintenance Tech I - Meridian

Job Description

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but not limited to the following:

• Perform basic plant maintenance, repair and installation tasks.
• Repair and maintain machinery, mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment breakdown problems.
• Inspect, test and operate machinery and equipment prior to releasing to manufacturing.
• Work would include, but not be limited to replacing electrical components, motors, installing belts, tightening nuts and bolts, adjusting and aligning rolls and rollers, replacing defective parts.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties.
• Detect faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair work on AC and DC motors and controls.
• Adheres to Fiberon's safety guidelines.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Education/Experience:

• Requires a high school diploma/GED and completion of a craft apprenticeship or craft training program.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Tools, materials, methods and practices used in mechanical maintenance related to production equipment.
• Operation of power and manual tools.
• Operation of light and heavy equipment.
• Ability to work 12 hours shifts in a continuous manufacturing operation.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic schematics.
• Ability to utilize electrical testing equipment (Meters and meggers)

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to lift and move objects up to 60 pounds consistently with heavier weight necessary at times.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while

performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.