Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

Title:  1^st Shift Maintenance Technician (Level 1 and 2)

Department: Maintenance

Location: Albert Lea, MN

Reports to: Maintenance Manager

Status: Full Time; Exempt

Wage Range: $25.00 - $36.00

Schedule/Attendance: 1^st Shift Maintenance works Monday-Friday and starts at 5:00 AM with a varying end time. These hours may vary depending on projects that need to be completed. 

On-Call: Maintenance Technicians are required to participate in a rotating on-call schedule for nights, weekends, and holidays. On average, a Maintenance Technician can expect to be on-call up to 4-5 times per year. 

SUMMARY

Under the leadership of the Maintenance Manager, the 1^st Shift Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining all physical aspect requirements for equipment and facilities. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following essential duties and responsibilities is dependent upon licensing and experience.

General Maintenance

• Complete routine preventative maintenance including, but not limited to:
  • Grease, lube, and adjust equipment as necessary
  • Troubleshoot and repair equipment as necessary
  • Submit orders for parts and maintain proper equipment logs

Plumbing

• Install new water lines, gas lines, air lines, and drain lines as needed for moving old or installing new equipment
• Repair water lines, air lines, and drain lines, above and below ground
• Repair sinks, toilets, water softeners, water heaters, dishwasher, and furnaces

Electrical

• Troubleshoot and repair forklifts, pallet jacks, scales, mixers, printers, processing equipment, etc.
• Replace switches, plugs, cords, outlets, motors, circuit boards, relays, starters, contactors, etc.

Construction

• Build new walls, remodel doorways, pour cement curbs and floors, repair block walls, patch floors, and repair damaged walls
• Install, repair, and move pallet racking

Boiler

• Operate and maintain boilers and feed water systems
• Troubleshoot and repair boiler as needed
• Complete yearly boiler rebuild/inspection. A minimum of 2^nd Class B team engineer license is required.

Truck/Trailer Mechanics

• Repair wiring for lighting
• Repair/replace mud flaps, fenders, walls, load locks, air leaks, batteries, and alternators
• Troubleshoot electrical on refrigeration unit

Cleaning

• Take apart, clean, inspect, and reassemble Urschel blades weekly
• Take apart and clean membrane heaters weekly

Grounds

• Remove snow from sidewalks, steps, loading docks, and roof as needed
• Salt sidewalks and parking lot as needed
• Paint structures attached to the building and fire point letters as needed
• Plant shrubs as needed

Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

The following qualifications are required for both Maintenance Technician Level 1 and 2.

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Machine repair experience
• Attention to safety and detail
• Good communication and time management skills
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds
• Ability to stand, bend, and/or kneel for extended periods of time
• Ability to work in hot, cold, or noisy environments
• Ability to work at heights or confined spaces
• Ability to work overtime as needed

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The following preferred qualifications may determine Maintenance Technician Level 1 or 2.

• Associates Degree and/or Vocational School
• Facilities maintenance experience
• Ability to pass a respirator exam
• Moderate mathematical experience
• Boiler License (all levels)
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) License
• Welding Certification
• HVAC Certification
• Forklift License
• OSHA Safety Certification
• Mechanical systems repair experience (motors, pumps, conveyors, and gearboxes)
• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems troubleshooting experience
• Electrical systems knowledge (motors, wiring, and control panels)
• Preventative maintenance experience
• Blueprint and schematic reading experience
• Welding and fabrication skills
• High-speed production equipment experience
• Packaging line experience
• Robotic systems experience
• Strong trouble-shooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team
• Good communication and time management skills