Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform necessary repairs and maintenance to all production/facility equipment to insure that adequate machinery is available for day and night operations.
• Review any equipment reports submitted by associates, record actions/repairs taken, and maintains a repair log per USF policy.
• Complete all applicable documentation for equipment related activities (assembly forms, disassembly forms, etc.).
• Perform PM’s (Preventative Maintenance) on equipment, and maintain PM log with proper documentation, per USF policy.
• Comply with all USF and government guidelines regarding safety when working on equipment (i.e. Lock Out/Tag Out, placarding and required documentation, safe work environment, etc.).
• Maintain and secure the battery-charging area, batteries and other equipment contained therein.
• Responsible for company tools, replacement parts and maintenance equipment used in performance of job duties, including inventory maintenance, safe operation, proper storage, and security of tool area.
• If authorized, may purchase tools and other equipment needs from local vendors to perform required duties.

RELATIONSHIPS:

• Internal: Warehouse and production personnel and supervisory staff, Operations support, Maintenance and Sanitation personnel.
• External: Outside vendors.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education/Training: High School education or equivalent preferred; additional mechanic training or trade school degree preferred.
• Related Experience: A minimum of six months previous mechanic experience required.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Knowledge of equipment repair and operation; able to repair and overhaul warehouse & production equipment; welding ability; able to read and write legibly; able to follow orders; basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide); able to work with little direct supervision.

Physical Requirements:

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:

• SIT: Occasionally.
• STAND: Frequently.
• WALK: Frequently.
• DRIVE: Occasionally (Test drives equipment).

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO LIFT:

• 1-10 lbs (Sedentary): Continuously.
• 10-20 lbs (Light): Frequently.
• 25-50 lbs (Medium): Occasionally.
• 50-100 lbs (Heavy): Occasionally.
• Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy): Never.

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO CARRY:

• 1-10 lbs (Sedentary): Frequently.
• 10-20 lbs (Light): Frequently.
• 25-50 lbs (Medium): Occasionally.
• 50-100 lbs (Heavy): Occasionally.
• Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy): Never.

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:

• Push/pull - Occasionally.
• e.g.: Boxes, pallet jack control arm, hand tools, drive units.
• Climb/balance - Occasionally.
• e.g.: equipment Pallet Jack, fork lift, order selector.
• Stoop/squat - Frequently.
• Kneel/bend - Occasionally.
• Bend - Frequently.
• Reach above shoulder - Occasionally.
• Grasp objects - Frequently.
• Manipulate objects - Frequently.
• Twisting - Occasionally.

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law. The expected base rate for this role is between $32.00-$33.00/hour.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off​ , short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here:

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