Performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment Performs simple machinist duties and responsibilities Performs mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting, and repair of production machines Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service Diagnoses problems, replaces or repairs parts, tests and makes adjustments Performs regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities Performs a variety of plumbing maintenance and carpentry functions Uses a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties Detects faulty operations and defective material; reports those and any unusual situations to proper supervision Complies with safety regulations and maintains clean and orderly work areas Qualifications Completion of a craft apprenticeship or an equivalent number of years of education and production maintenance experience preferred Successful completion and qualifying scoring on Ramsay Maintenance Skills Assessment 3 years of manufacturing experience; strong hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical and industrial skills with some PLC experience; experience with mechanical systems (e.g., gear boxes, chains, sprockets, motors, seals, bearings), product manuals (e.g., reading and applying knowledge to make repairs), troubleshooting mechanical breakdowns (pinpointing and fixing breakdowns), and reading mechanical drawings (e.g., hydraulics, pneumatics) Ability to work within an integrated operating enterprise Ability to manage priorities and multiple projects simultaneously Ability to perform calibrations, installation and maintenance of process and analytical instrumentation. Hourly rate starts at $34.50 (based upon Ramsay skill assessment) HIRING BONUS $5000.00 (received after probationary period reached)The Maintenance Technician maintains the efficiency of machinery and equipment in a continuous improvement-based environment, while also creating and maintaining a safe work environment.