Maintenance Technician

Job Summary

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing routine building inspections preventive maintenance and repairs on a wide range of equipment to ensure maximum functionality at a manufacturing facility. This role diagnoses structural mechanical and electrical system issues performs corrective repairs and supports safe and efficient operations across the facility. The Maintenance Technician plays a key role in maintaining reliability of equipment trailers and powered industrial vehicles.

What Youll Be Doing

As a Maintenance Technician your responsibilities include :

Conducting routine preventive maintenance inspections on production equipment

Running diagnostic tests identifying functionality issues and recommending solutions to leadership

Performing maintenance and repairs on production equipment including chains conveyors sprockets and wood grinders using grinding welding and cutting tools

Assembling removing repairing and replacing equipment components

Completing all trailer repair activities at a 53-inch working height including :

Repairing floors doors hinges side walls and roofs

Performing repairs using saws grinders welders and other tools

Performing occasional roof repairs that require ladder climbing up to 12 feet

Performing tire repairs and exchanges using impact guns and other appropriate tools

Performing maintenance on powered industrial equipment (forklifts) and verifying successful repairs through operational checks

Cleaning equipment and maintenance areas using pressurized air / blowers removing and reinstalling components as needed

Completing required documentation and storing records according to PLA standards

Maintaining a safe working environment and adhering to PLA state and federal regulations

Reporting repair needs for leased trucks and coordinating with leasing companies as required

Supporting the maintenance of a secure and organized spare parts and tools area

Communicating with leadership regarding equipment needs repair updates and best practice recommendations

Building strong and collaborative relationships with facility staff through consistent clear communication

Adapting to changing work assignments schedules and reporting structures based on business needs

What Were Looking For

Competencies

Accountability Takes responsibility for actions and results

Attendance Consistently present and reliable

Communication (Written & Oral) Communicates effectively with team members and leadership

Problem Solving Identifies issues and develops proactive solutions

Reliability Dependable trustworthy and consistent

Safety Awareness Identifies and corrects unsafe conditions

Time Management Efficiently manages time to meet deadlines

Education & Experience

Associates Degree in Industrial Maintenance Electrical Mechanical or related field preferred

4 years of experience in equipment maintenance mechanical repair or industrial maintenance

Certifications & Licenses

Welding Certification or License

Electrical Certification or License

Valid Drivers License

Forklift Certification

Physical Requirements

Standing walking and working at elevated surfaces (53 inches)

Ability to lift push and pull materials and equipment as needed (usually 2575 lbs depending on task)

Ability to climb ladders up to 12 feet

Frequent bending twisting reaching and use of hand / power tools

Ability to work in an active warehouse / production environment

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job the employee will primarily work in a warehouse environment. This may include exposure to dust fluctuating temperatures (hot and cold) and moderate to high noise levels. Steel-toed boots and other personal protective equipment (PPE) will be required.

PLA and its Family of Companies is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

If you need assistance or accommodation during the application process because of a disability it is available upon request by contacting . The company is pleased to provide such assistance and no applicant will be penalized because of such a request.

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Electrical Experience,eMaint,Industrial Maintenance,HVAC,Mechanical Knowledge,Property Maintenance,Maintenance,Painting,Plumbing,Hydraulics,Programmable Logic Controllers,Troubleshooting

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1