
Maintenance Technician 1
- Madison, AL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Benefits eligible within two weeks of employment
- Maintain and perform basic troubleshooting of electrical and mechanical aspects of Material Handling Equipment (MHE) on site, including conveyor systems, sortation, scales and printer applicators
- Demonstrate mechanical proficiency for hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and AC/DC electrical motors and drives
- Adjust, reset, repair, or replace adjustable components (belts, chains, cables) and wearing components (guides, bearings, wheels, rollers, pulleys)
- Maintain and troubleshoot motors, photo eyes, relays, proximity sensors, solenoids, motor starters, tachometers, encoders, etc.
- Clean, lubricate, and calibrate equipment
- Use appropriate job plans, procedures, and manuals
- Perform preventative maintenance on facility equipment (i.e. Powered Industrial Trucks, HVAC, air compressors and dryers, and balers)
- Perform basic electrical maintenance and simple repair/replace of various electrical circuits and related electronic equipment, using tools such as multi-meters and infrared thermometers
- Read and understand basic electrical and electronic schematics
- [F&B Only:] Execute sanitation and maintenance standards that support the health of industrial ammonia refrigeration
- Utilize handheld devices and asset management system mobile apps to create and close Work Orders with appropriate data (labor hours, downtime, problem/cause/remedy, and parts used)
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships across all levels of the organization
- Follow appropriate safety procedures and use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while maintaining equipment (Lock Out/Tag Out, Arc Flash, etc.), and ensure a safe work environment by eliminating potential equipment safety hazards
- Regular bending, lifting, stretching and reaching both below the waist and above the head
- Lift and move totes or cartons up to 49 pounds each
- Walking within and around the site with great frequency
- Ability to climb ladders and gangways safely and without limitation, and work off platforms and equipment at significant heights
- Full manual dexterity in both hands and wrists, eye/hand coordination, feet (foot pedals), manual (picking, pinching, holding, grasping), and wrist motion (repetitive flexion/rotation)
- Working conditions may include small spaces, dust, fumes/odors, hot/cold temperatures, inside/outside noise, vibration, standing on concrete for long hours and wet or uneven surfaces
- Ability to stand/walk for up to 10-12 hours
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Possess or ability to obtain a valid driver’s license
- Basic PC competency and ability to use mobile apps on handheld devices
- Familiar with simple wiring diagrams, symbols and electrical measuring
- [F&B Only:] Comfortable working in a temperature-controlled environment
- Experience in the following areas:
- Work order management
- Preventive/predictive maintenance procedures
- Commonly used industrial tools
- Basic Carpentry and Plumbing
- Basic blueprint and schematic reading
- Basic AC/DC electrical and electronic principles
- Basic metal fabrication and welding
- Basic Industrial Controls
- Desired:
- Degree from a vocational school or college with a focus in the Mechanical or Electrical field
- 2+ years apprenticeship or equivalent experience in the Mechanical or Electrical field
- Experience with automated conveyor systems and controls
- Experience with Material Handling Equipment (MHE) safety standards
- Experience with Programmable Logic Control (PLC) programs and Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs)
- Ability to troubleshoot basic Input/Output functions
- Experience with robotic operation/ maintenance