Maintenance Technician - Swing Shift

JTS • Caldwell, ID

23h • Onsite

About The Position

SUMMARY: This role will manage the daily maintenance of all onsite equipment in a highly organized fashion. This important position must regularly care for and maintain the machinery on our production floor to keep it working, and plays a key role in the preventative daily maintenance to keep production flowing smoothly with little downtime due to equipment failure.

Hours of Operation: Monday - Thursday, 4:30 pm - 2:30 am
This will include a 10% shift differential

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent education required.
• 1-2 years of relevant machinery experience required.
• Forklift certification required.
• Knowledge of & adherence to the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System.
• Ability to read, interpret, and work from drawings, sketches and specifications.
• Ability to safely and efficiently operate hand tools while working under minimal supervision.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

• Technical training preferred, NITEC or vocational certificate in relevant discipline (mechanical/electrical/chemical).
• Knowledge of mechanical operating systems of gas, diesel and natural gas engines and motors strongly preferred.
• Experience performing preventative maintenance on equipment and machinery.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment.
• Oversee equipment, parts, and maintenance supplies inventories by checking stock to determine existing level.
• Anticipate needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing and expediting orders, as well as verifying receipt and accuracy once delivered.
• Complete routine preventive maintenance, troubleshoot malfunctions, and coordinate vendors for specialized maintenance or repair.
• Make recommendations for plant and equipment improvements to enhance reliability and availability of equipment.
• Maintain safety of machinery by performing routine inspections and risk assessment of maintenance activities in conjunction with other stakeholders like engineers, operators, EHS personnel and provide feedback on maintenance issues and trends associated with failures and root causes.
• Create schedules and check sheets to guarantee equipment is functioning properly every day.
• Maintain records within our existing software system to account for equipment depreciation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED