Maintenance Technician

We are now accepting applications for a MaintenanceB-Class position, reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor. The opening is currently for B-shift, but subject to change based on a posted shift change.Class B is not a training position and to be considered you must meet the job requirements. The job will require mechanical and/or electrical troubleshooting of industrial semi-automatic and automatic equipment used in the production of lead-acid batteries. Qualified candidates will have experience in some or all of the following areas: troubleshooting of electrical control hardware and wiring, troubleshooting of pneumatic hardware devices, troubleshooting of hydraulic devices, and adjustment and maintenance of mechanical equipment.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:

1. Desire and ability to work in a lead-acid battery plant and follow ALL WORK RULES related to personal hygiene and safe work practices to avoid lead contamination and personal injury.
2. Proficient in use of hand and powered tools, ability to select and use appropriate tool, and shop bench tools.
3. Ability to read and interpret technical diagrams, mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
4. Perform preventative maintenance, including lubrication, wear point examination, and identifying potential problems.
5. Ability to develop root-cause analysis of failures and propose solutions to prevent them in the future.
6. Performs basic building and grounds plumbing and electrical repairs.
7. Communicates well with operators and managers when diagnosing problems and prioritizing work.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: A high school diploma or GED from an accredited institution, AND two (2) years of industrial maintenance experience is required, industrial maintenance technical training preferred.

Language Skills: Ability to read, write, and speak English is required.

Mathematical Skills:Ability to work with and apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, division, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations with some standardization. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Other Skills and Abilities:Ability to work independently in fast paced position requiring detailed compliance.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; traverse indoor and outdoor areas, sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. Must be able to traverse to working areas below and above floor level. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.