Maintenance Technician II, 7p - 7a

Job Title: Maintenance Technician Journeyman Location: GA Department: Maintenance Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor Job Summary Maintenance Technician Journeyman is responsible for routine repairs of packaging, processing and physical structures. These are multi-craft industrial packaging maintenance positions. Applicants must have skills in welding, electrical troubleshooting and repair, and basic pneumatics. Essential Functions • Installs, maintains, and repairs plant machinery, equipment and physical structures. • Diagnoses failures in machinery or equipment and makes necessary repairs. • Visually inspects and tests machinery and equipment using electrical and electronic test equipment. • Performs and documents preventative maintenance. • Follows specifications, blueprints, manuals, and schematic drawings and lockout/tag out procedures to make repairs. • Performs repairs by skillfully using hand tool, power tools, hoist, crane, and measuring and testing instruments. • Performs plumbing and pipe fitting and related work in installing, repairing, or routing water, sewage, air and gas pipes. • Documents repair procedures and parts used from inventory and maintain accurate inventory of tools and equipment. • Performs welding, acetylene brazing, cutting torch, routine layout and other duties as needed. • Maintain heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. • Keeps areas clean and free of clutter. • Observes all safety rules and regulations. Inspects safety of shop area, tools and plant area. • Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: • Must meet the written and hands-on assessment requirements for this position. • Must pass computer assessment. • Must be able to read, comprehend, and act on SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures, AIQ processes, and similar documents. • Must be available for call-in maintenance. • Must be able to read and understand shop manuals, parts, diagrams, schematic drawings and blue prints. • Basic industrial electricity knowledge and the ability to perform minor electrical repairs. • Knowledge of HVAC systems • Willingness to attend classes and seminars to enhance mechanical skills. • Good oral and written communication skills. • 3 years of experience required, 5 years of experience preferred. Physical Requirements: • Must be able to stand for the duration of the shift • Must be able to lift and carry to 50 pounds • Bending, reaching, twisting, stooping, walking, and climbing stairways and ladders frequently • Must be able to climb and work at heights up to 180 feet. • Physical endurance to withstand the following: ◦ Operation of geared equipment, such as, large gear boxes rotating dryers, drives, mills, etc. ◦ Heavy physical labor, such as, shoveling heavy clay, lifting equipment components, pulling conveyor belts, loosening large nuts and bolts, positioning equipment, and etc. • Must be able to hear radio and telephone communications. Hire Rate: $34.53