Maintenance Technician

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Location: Mitchell, SD

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN WAGE: $24.30- $32.84/HR DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE

• 12 HOUR NIGHT SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL: 1.50

***$4,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR QUALIFYING CANDIDATES***

MEDICAL BENEFITS EFFECTIVE FIRST DAY OF THE MONTH ON OR AFTER DATE OF HIRE

BENEFITS: Our employee’s health and quality of life are important to us. That’s why we offer a benefits program that supports and protects them, their families, and their future. GPI pays the full cost of certain “basic” benefits, including:

• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability

Optional benefits include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401 (k) with 5.5% match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Vacation, Holiday Pay and Attendance Bonus

SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work 12-hour shifts (6:00 to 6:00)
• MUST BE WILLING AND ABLE TO WORK EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS
• Ability to work mandatory overtime as required
• 3-2-2 schedule (rotating days of the week)
• Must be willing and able to work overtime

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN JOB FUNCTIONS: job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical/electrical equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirements on motors, pneumatic circuits, conveyor systems, and production machines, using schematics, blueprints, operation manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, and engineering specifications to complete tasks.
• Troubleshoot malfunctions to locate sources of problems by observing mechanical/ electrical machinery in operation and using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Control downtime by informing production workers of routine preventative maintenance and electrical techniques; monitoring compliance.
• Fabricate and repair parts by using machine shop equipment
• Test performance of electrical, electronic, or integrated systems or equipment.
• Test performance of electrical assemblies, using test instruments such as oscilloscopes, electronic multi-meters
• Conserve maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Prepare mechanical/electrical maintenance work reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends for historical logs.
• Maintain continuity among team members by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing results.

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Associates degree in Engineering Technology, Automated Systems, Electronics Electrician or equivalent.
• Knowledge will include but is not limited to testing, troubleshooting, and servicing all types of electrical equipment including AC and DC drives, PLC’s, and their associated control networks and I/O.
• Good mechanical skills, including welding, hydraulics and pneumatics are also desired.
• Good organizational and communication skills
• Test, maintain, or calibrate electrical equipment using sound troubleshooting skills and experience. Must be able to be creative in problem solving as most equipment has been modified. May assist millwrights in mechanical repairs and or complete by yourself.

BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE / SKILLS:

• Manufacturing experience preferred