Maintenance Technician

 REMMEY - THE PALLET COMPANY is one of the largest manufacturers of NEW wood pallets in the Tri-State region. REMMEY owns and operates two manufacturing plants in Pennsylvania (Lehighton, PA and Beaver Springs, PA) cutting, nailing and delivering over 12,000 pallets daily. To complement the pallet manufacturing capacity, REMMEY recycles and repairs some of the common sizes pallets and is licensed and certified to Heat Treat (HT) pallets in accordance to the IPPC-ISPM #15 International Export regulations.Overview:The plant operates numerous industrial saw lines and automated pallet assembly equipment. The maintenance technician will work with the maintenance staff to ensure all equipment is in peak operating condition. This is completed as part of the preventative maintenance program and on the spot repairs and diagnosis of breakdowns.Job Responsibilities:Participate in preventive maintenance (PM) program to ensure minimal operational disruption and equipment downtimeKeep detailed PM, parts and equipment records for managementIdentify need for and recommend repair and/or replacement of equipment and facilitiesAdhere to Remmey safety standards at all times to ensure a clean and safe work environmentJob Requirements:2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environmentA strong background in electrical and hydraulic industrial equipmentProficiency with a computer and the use of Microsoft OfficeExperience with inventory management controlsExperience in a sawmill or pallet company is a plusGeneral - verbal communication, process improvement, organization, multi-tasking, problem solving, presenting technical information, analyzing information, decision makingStrong critical thinking skills and ability to solve practical problems, and deal with a variety of situations in an efficient mannerAbility to meet deadlines while establishing strong relationshipsBenefits:Competitive compensationHealth, dental, life insurance401K retirement planPaid vacation and holidaysJob Type: Full-timePay: $26.00 - $27.00 per hour + Attendance bonus of up to $80.00 per week + Shift DifferentialExpected hours: 40 – 50 per weekBenefits:401(k)Dental insuranceHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offVision insuranceSchedule:Monday evening to Friday mornings  4 x 10hr schedule  7:00pm to 5:30amWork Location: In person