Mechanical Production Technician

About the position

The Mechanical Production Technician role involves hands-on work in repairing and maintaining mechanical systems and components. The technician will be responsible for troubleshooting various mechanical and electrical systems, ensuring safety and efficiency in operations, and maintaining a clean work environment. This position requires a strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to work under pressure while adhering to safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Inspection and planning before starting a new project.
• Tear down of existing mechanical systems to make necessary repairs.
• Repair of machine components, as necessary.
• Replacement of machine components, as necessary.
• Modification of existing systems, components, or structures, as necessary.
• Installation of new or rebuilt components.
• Rebuild components or assemblies, as necessary.
• Troubleshooting and problem solving a variety of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, fluid dispensing, pneumatic, diesel engine, and general industrial environment applications, systems, and circuits.
• Completion of necessary inventory paperwork and adherence to inventory/warehouse best practices.
• Utilize prints, drawings, schematics, manuals, etc. in order to facilitate necessary repair, assembly, and troubleshooting.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work environment.
• Handle shop tools and infrastructures with care.
• Over Head Crane operation.
• Forklift operation.
• Identify and escalate safety issues.
• Understand the inner workings of equipment systems, circuits, and components.
• Understand the function of the equipment.
• Inbound/outbound equipment inspections.
• Picking & packing parts orders as arranged by Operations Manager.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to submit to random drug & alcohol tests.
• Understanding of general warehouse safety.
• Ability to work on a team and adapt to changing demands.
• Positive attitude and common sense.
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs. and climb on/under machines.
• Experience with heavy equipment repair.
• Knowledge & proper use of hand tools.
• Understanding of general repair facility safety practices and LOTO procedures.

Nice-to-haves

• Welding/fabrication skills are a plus.
• Desired knowledge/skills include hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic, mechanical troubleshooting, and diesel engines.
• Ability to interpret schematics.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• 16 days of PTO accrued annually
• Paid Trainings
• Competitive hourly compensation
• Great work environment