Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

Responsibilities

PURPOSE OF POSITION:
This position is responsible for safely maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and installing a wide range of production equipment, building systems, and utilities through preventive maintenance and advanced technical work across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

The role supports operational reliability and continuous improvement by addressing safety concerns, supporting continuous improvement events, maintaining tools and work areas, utilizing mechanical skills as needed, while following all safety, quality, environmental, and documentation requirements.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES):
• Use and conduct proper care of PPE
• Advanced troubleshooting of critical equipment upon failure
• Preventative maintenance
• Moving and setting up equipment
• Interpret diagrams (hydraulic/electrical schematics), operation manuals, and pneumatic systems
• Wiring of equipment and electrical drops within a high voltage area
• Installation and repair of plumbing
• Repair or correct safety concerns
• Welding, cutting, brazing and soldering as needed
• May operate milling machines, drill presses, and lathes
• Support RCI events
• Clean equipment and work areas to enhance housekeeping (5S)
• General building maintenance
• Use computer to look up any necessary information required to perform job duties.
• Follow established safety, environmental and quality policies, procedures and practices
• Maintain work area and shop tools/equipment
• Maintain daily time records
• Job duties may vary by location

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend required.
• Basic computer usage knowledge required.
• Demonstrated ability in the operation of CNC equipment and other specialized equipment
• Associates Degree in Electronics Engineering, Industrial Maintenance or other similar field or 5 years Industrial Electrical/Electronic experience desired.

Journeyman electrical experience preferred
• Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics desired
• Mechanical background to include troubleshooting skills desired
• Knowledge of PLC's and Motor Controls desired
• Electrical knowledge in industrial/commercial environments, including 480 volt 3 phase and multi-meter usage

CERTIFICATION AND TRAINING
Ability to pass forklift certification if required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Varies at each location, but could be extreme hot or cold, depending upon weather conditions.
Job tasks may be inside or outside.
Electrical hazards, elevated surfaces, moving objects, chemical or dust, mechanical hazards, vibrations and noise
Handling of sharp surfaces
Weld smoke and fumes may exist

Benefits

Altec offers a competitive salary that rewards performance and dedication, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:


* Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Program


* Ret...