Maintenance Technician - Weekend Shift

We are currently seeking a skilled maintenance tech to join our team in Hegins. A successful candidate will bring a strong mechanical and electrical background, excellent communication skills, eagerness to move into a higher-level position, and experience in a manufacturing plant. Our company offers a competitive hourly rate and overtime, favorable benefits, opportunities for advancement, great culture, and strong leadership. 

POSITION - Maintenance Tech - Manufacturing Plant

LOCATION - Hegins, PA

HOURLY RATE - $24-26 per hour - Plus $1.50 per hour for SD - Based on experience SHIFT - Day Shift - Weekends - Friday - Sunday - 5am to 5pm

• Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Administers general preventative maintenance duties utilizing the maintenance system.
• Detects malfunctions in machinery, diagnoses problems and repairs machinery and equipment.
• Ability to work independently and safely with limited supervision.
• Dismantles defective machines and equipment and installs new or repaired parts.
• Maintains and troubleshoots frame welders, automated and manual lines (i.e. rollers, belts, motors, and chains), facility equipment such as lighting, air compressor, overhead doors, etc.
• Lubricate and clean parts and equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Regular and dependable attendance and punctuality, including Ability to work flexible hours and adapt to changing work requirements.
• Keep work area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Using MIG and TIG welding tools and techniques to repair and maintain equipment.
• May be required to perform other maintenance duties and functions or assist in other departments as needed depending on the needs of the business.

• Technical or Trade school degree preferred, or a combination of a High School Diploma or G.E.D. plus 2 years of experience in a maintenance occupation in a manufacturing environment.
• Basic understanding of industrial electricity
• Working knowledge of energy sources for each piece of utility equipment in assigned area (electric, hydraulic, and pneumatic, etc.). PLC experience a plus
• Ability to maintain plant utilities (lighting, water systems, drain systems, etc.)
• Ability to work independently when directed
• Basic understanding of schematics and blueprints
• Basic understanding of various diagnostic equipment including but not limited to ohms meters, voltage meters, etc. Basic knowledge and understanding of power equipment including cut-off saws, demo-saws, drills, etc.
• Thoroughly understand and follow all OSHA and company regulations as they relate to the maintenance field (Lock Out Tag Out, Personal Protective Equipment, etc.)
• Basic understanding of critical Maintenance, Repair, and Operations, and Proteus procedures and requirements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills