Maintenance Technician
$28,800–$35,200 year
On-siteMurphysboro, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Perform preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and equipment upkeep on production and facility machinery using hand, power, pneumatic, welding, and cutting tools. Rebuild pumps and cylinders, perform minor mechanical repairs and fabrication, and diagnose hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical systems including PLC ladder logic and programming. Read blueprints, symbols, and schematics to test, modify, and repair complex devices while operating a forklift and adhering to strict safety and environmental protocols. Stand, walk, bend, and lift in a manufacturing plant environment to respond to maintenance needs throughout the facility.
Required Qualifications
- Valid fork truck license
- Ability to safely operate basic hand tools, power tools, pneumatic tools, welding equipment, cutting equipment, and related maintenance tools
- Ability to use basic measuring devices, including calipers and micrometers
- Knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems
- Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, modify, and maintain production and facility equipment
- Ability to read and interpret prints, blueprints, symbols, and schematics related to electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems
- Ability to perform preventative maintenance, inspections, repairs, fabrication, and equipment rebuilds
- Ability to follow safety procedures, environmental requirements, and company policies
- Ability to communicate maintenance needs, repair status, and disposal requirements to the Maintenance Manager or appropriate leadership
- Must be able to stand, walk, bend, lift, carry, climb, reach, and perform physical maintenance tasks as required
- Must be able to work around production equipment, chemicals, oils, tools, forklifts, and other industrial equipment while following all safety requirements
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge of PLC ladder logic, PLC troubleshooting, and PLC programming
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