Maintenance Technician

Title: Maintenance Technician
Company: New Way Trucks
Location: Booneville, MS
Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor

Job Summary:
This position is responsible for conducting general maintenance inspections, repairs and improvements to equipment, tools, and facilities.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Repair and/or coordinate the repair and improvement of equipment and facility.

• Fix unsafe structures and equipment.

• Study the building, equipment, and procedures in the plant and point out safety hazards.

• Make equipment and building alterations and provide training as directed by the Safety Manger to assure that the company is meeting governmental safety requirements.

• Complete tasks in a timely manner to minimize safety hazards and maximize production's efficiency.

• Work with other maintenance personnel to maintain a current listing of outstanding projects in an alphabetically prioritized fashion.

• Conduct routine maintenance of company vehicles.

• Coordinate maintenance activities with the Maintenance Manager that will affect aspects of production.

• Maintain open communication with other maintenance personnel.

• Other duties as deemed necessary and requested by the Maintenance Manager.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of the mechanics of equipment and facility structure.

• Knowledge of electrical wiring.

• Familiarity with manufacturing machines.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Strong ability to interface with all levels of individuals within and outside the company.

• Ability to read and understand technical documents.

• Ability to analyze and solve electrical problems.

• Ability to operate various shop tools including power and manually operated wrenches.

• Trained in forklift operation.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of 1 year preferred in manufacturing facility maintenance or electrical.

• Mechanically inclined

• Read and understand technical documents.

• Understand electrical wiring, mechanics, and facility structure.

• Good communication with all individuals inside and outside the company.

• Arc Flash and OSHA 10 training or will need to be completed once hired.

Physical Requirements:

• Physical ability to climb, crawl and to work in awkward positions such as kneeling, bending, stooping and overhead positions.

• Prolonged periods on the factory floor.

• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds at times, preferably with assistance.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work expected of a person assigned to this position. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.