Maintenance Technician I

Job DetailsJob Location: Pipestone - Pipestone, MN 56164Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $0.01 - $0.02 HourlyJob Category: ManufacturingSummary This position is responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive and preventive maintenance systems and processes to support the achievement of the site’s business goals and objectives. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Perform preventive maintenance on equipment, machinery, lifts and facilities. Perform emergency repairs on equipment, machinery, lifts and facilities. Perform simple machinist and fabrication duties. Possess and exercise skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, pneumatic, hydraulic, carpentry, welding, and diagnostic. Read and interpret manuals, schematics, and work orders to perform required maintenance and service. Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment to perform required duties. Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas. Perform all duties in the absence of Maintenance Manager. Perform all other duties as assigned. QualificationsQualifications  Excellent written and oral communication skills. Proficiency in math, reading comprehension, and mechanical reasoning with strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated ability to work alone and in a team environment. Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously from beginning to end. Education/Experience  Requires a high school diploma/GED and completion of a craft apprenticeship, or an equivalent number of years of education and production maintenance experience. An AA degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance is a plus. 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 individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands, and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Employees must be able to stand for long periods of time. Working 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. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of the job the employee works in a lab and a manufacturing environment and may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and levels of work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.