Maintenance Technician

Purpose/Scope:  

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving plant equipment and facilities to support safe, efficient precast concrete manufacturing operations. This role ensures equipment reliability, minimizes downtime, and supports production through proactive maintenance and continuous improvement activities. 

Basic Qualifications:  

Other Required Qualifications: 

• Basic understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyor and auger systems, power tools, overhead cranes, welding and fabrication, SMAW, GMAW, plasma torch, oxy/acetylene cutting, and wheeled vehicle repair and operation (including yard tractors, forklifts, aerial lifts, skid steers, and wheel loaders) 
• Basic understanding of lockout/tagout (LO/TO) procedures 
• Basic understanding of Hot work permit procedures 
• Basic understanding of Confined space procedures 
• Able to operate heavy equipment; i.e., forklifts, bobcats, aerial lifts, cranes and yard tractors (trucks) 
• Ability to troubleshoot minor electrical issues and repair 
• Ability to understand and follow direction 
• Ability to read and understand parts diagrams in order to assemble/disassemble miscellaneous equipment 
• Ability to work independently 
• Committed to safety, customer satisfaction, first time quality and efficiency 
• Computer skills. Experience using CMMS/IFS 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Two-five (2-5) years’ experience as a maintenance technician in a heavy industrial environment 
• Two (2) year technical school degree 

Physical Requirements: 

• Plant/Yard: Move minimum of 50lbs., spatial awareness/depth perception, walk, climb, bend at the waist, reach, forceful use of hand tools, vocal projection 

Work Environment: 

• Plant/Yard: All types of weather conditions (year-round, Mid-west and Northeast), dirt/dust, noise from heavy machinery/vehicles, vibrations from machinery and vehicles, loud noises, little to no climate control, varying amounts of light, stairs, narrow walkways  

• Will be required to perform at heights

Starting rate for the position is $24 to $31.50 per hour depending on background and qualifications.  Increase potential at 120 days and 1 year, totaling an additional $3 to $4 / hour.