Sr. Maintenance Specialist

The Senior Maintenance Specialist works as part of a team performing preventative maintenance and mechanical or electrical repairs on machinery, vehicle or facility repairs. This position is responsible for leadership and mentorship of Maintenance Specialists and Technicians.

Essential Job Functions

• Perform regular preventative maintenance.

• Maintain housekeeping of maintenance area and work site areas.

• Perform repairs on machinery, vehicles, or facility as required.

• Determine degree of damage to item to be repaired. Disassemble item and list parts necessary for repair.

• Replace parts and repair any defective metal parts which need welding.

• Operate equipment to verify safe, effective repair.

• Design fixtures, tooling and fixtures as required to meet custom needs.

• Repair hand tools - production tools and maintenance tools.

• Troubleshoot and repair defective mechanical or electrical parts.

• Install equipment - both new and existing where new plant layouts are needed.

• Coordinate with area supervisors regarding work which is being conducted on equipment which might impact safety and/or production.

• All other duties as assigned.

• The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

• Regular, in-person attendance due to necessary teamwork and personal interactive nature of this position.

• Overtime is a mandatory condition of employment and frequent in this position.

• Complete tasks, work orders, and projects as assigned and regularly meets deadlines.

• Use of hand tools and machinery is required to maintain equipment and buildings.

• Troubleshoot and repair all electrical and mechanical problems on machinery plant wide.

• Maintain Arc flash and LOTO training.

• Direct and train others as needed and required.

• Use of organizational and planning techniques to maximize productivity and efficiency of personnel.

• Performs a lead role in influencing others and shares best practices.

• Driver's license required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (Competencies)

• Ability to effectively train team members in a way that is understood by the trainee.

• Ability to work with and around moving equipment/machines.

• Ability to take initiative to develop outside-the-box ideas.

• Ability to work independently or in a team.

• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with individuals at all levels as well as external vendors.

• Ability to use critical thinking skills for troubleshooting issues.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Self-starter and goal oriented.

• Manage and prioritize multiple tasks and projects in parallel in a time sensitive environment.

• Basic electrical knowledge for machinery.

• Basic welding knowledge.

• Advanced knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic repair.

• Advanced knowledge of manufacturing equipment and tooling.

• Must be able to read manuals and technical documents.

• Must be able to operate powered industrial vehicles and aerial lifts and maintain license.

• OSHA 10 preferred.

• Ability to use a computer and efficiently utilize platforms such as Microsoft Office.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.

• Five + years' previous experience in manufacturing, maintenance, and/or electrical required.

• All requirements for the Maintenance Specialist position must be completed prior to entry into the Senior Maintenance Specialist position.

Base Compensation Range: $29.60 - $33.25 per hour

Shift Differential: 5%

Variable Compensation Range: Incentive bonus eligibility up to 10% of gross annual salary base on company performance (as of 2024).

Health and Ancillary Benefit Overview:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with low employee premiums

• Free off-site medical clinic

• Company paid Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability

• 401k - Employer match of up to 4.0% for coworker contributions of 8.0% or more

• Company covers tuition costs up to $5,250.00 annually, contingent on course completion and grades

• Paid Time Off and Sick, Family & Parental Paid Time Off

• Ten (10) Paid Holidays

• Four-day work weeks, varied shifts, and flexible remote work options depending on position

• Career progression program for advancement

• Free in-house welding, grinding & machine operation school

• In-house training program

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Exposure to conditions, such as: dust, fumes, noise and high-degree varying seasonal temperatures. Machinery with energy sources including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, or other energy.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, use hands and fingers, handle, grasp or feel; reach with hands and arms climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

Additional effort requirements consist of, but are not limited to, lifting, pushing and pulling material, stairs, and ladders. When there is an occasion to move heavy material greater than 50 pounds, the operator will request assistance from another operator, or utilize provided lifting equipment.