Job Summary:

The successful Maintenance Technician is a hard-working, motivated individual who can benefit from Palmer's internal training program and eventually work independently. The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing equipment throughout the manufacturing facility to support safe and efficient production operations.

This position supports a variety of industrial systems including rotating machinery, pumps, piping systems, electrical equipment, and automated control systems. The role requires frequent moving, exertion of moderate to heavy physical effort, and prolonged standing.

Duties:

Respond to maintenance calls from Production

Safely diagnose equipment problems and perform repairs

Conduct Preventive Maintenance (PM) jobs

Perform lubrication and maintenance of rotating equipment including motors, bearings, gearboxes, and other mechanical systems

Assist with maintenance and troubleshooting of industrial electrical systems including three-phase and 480-volt equipment

Support troubleshooting and basic maintenance of PLC-controlled equipment and automated systems

Install, repair, and maintain pumps, valves, and piping systems used in manufacturing processes

Support safe maintenance activities in environments involving combustible dust and hazardous chemicals

Follow all safety procedures related to hazardous materials handling and process equipment

Adhere to all Palmer safety requirements, including safe ergonomics and Lock Out Tag Out procedures

Write daily shift reports

Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a safe and organized condition

Support general facility maintenance as required

Qualifications:

Trade school degree or equivalent technical training preferred

Strong reading, writing, and comprehension skills

Ability to follow standard operating procedures

Ability to work both independently and in a team environment

Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

Knowledge of hand tools and maintenance equipment

At least five (5) years of general maintenance experience including structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work on a wide variety of machines

Experience working in manufacturing environments involving hazardous chemicals or combustible dust preferred

Requirements:

Capable of meeting the physical demands of this position

Ability to kneel, crouch, bend, reach, climb ladders, pull and push up to 55 lbs.

Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment and contribute to group goals

Forklift operating experience

Support ISO 9001 standards, environmental and quality programs

Learn and implement all safety and waste handling procedures

Ensure that all safety and housekeeping procedures are followed

Experience with hand tools

Minimal computer skills

Perform overtime as required

Working Conditions:

Inside / Outside / Hazardous materials

Fumes / Dust (Respirators required in designated areas)

Loud Machinery (Ear plugs and/or muffs required)

Overhead work (Hard hat required)

Confined space entry

Job Type:

Non-exempt, Full-time

Palmer International, Inc.

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