Maintenance Technician

Position Summary:

The basic function of the Maintenance Technician is to perform simple maintenance and/or custodial duties under the direction and supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor. This is an entry level maintenance position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Perform non-complex mechanical functions.
• Clean and paint.
• Move objects/tools.
• Read and understand preventive maintenance manuals.
• Work with Maintenance Supervisor to contact service people for repairs that they are unable to repair (major mechanical or electrical).
• Work with crib master software on performing preventative maintenance.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Fork Truck Certification Required.
• Read, write and speak English fluently.
• Operate and use required tools and equipment skillfully and safely.
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.
• Read and interpret documents such as blueprints, specifications, safety rules, operating instructions and procedure manuals.
• Calculate figures and formulas that pertain to the work area.
• Problem-solve undefined expectations.
• Computer literate.
• Flexibility to work inside of a fast pace environment which may ask for quick change in product being produced.
• Work well in a team environment, demonstrate good communication skills, and maintain a positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Education and/or Experience:

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent work experience
• Preferred: Six months of relevant experience.

Physical Demands Include:

• Sitting, standing, and walking.
• Use of fingers, hands and arms to handle, grip, and grasp objects, controls, parts, tools and to operate required equipment; and reach, push and pull with hands and arms.
• Frequently lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds with assistance.
• Being able to see (20/25 vision with or without glasses) and hear (with mechanical assistance if necessary) sufficient to understand and comprehend individual one-on-one conversations.
• Steel toed shoes are a requirement for this position.

Work Environment:

This person will work in a manufacturing environment which is temperature controlled for internal work within the building. Work in the warehouse or external to the building is not. The person will be working near moving mechanical parts and in high places. This setting involves manufacturing equipment with others working in close proximity.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

PPE Requirements:

• Safety glasses
• Steel-toed shoes

Why Work at GMM?

Maybe you want a change. Maybe you want more of a challenge. Maybe there is uncertainty. Maybe you just want an opportunity. Does any of this sound familiar? If so, Geater has just the opportunity for you!

The challenge... we need motivated and skilled people like you who want to work hard to be part of a team that is proud of what they do... protect the lives of those who protect us.

What do we have to offer?

• $3 alternative shift premium or $5 weekend premium
• Bonus opportunities
• Weekend Shift- 36 hour work week
• Growth opportunities
• Paid Time Off- starting at a rate of 2 weeks per year!
• 401K Company Match
• Profit sharing
• Tuition reimbursement
• On Demand Pay - Get paid for hours worked before your next payday!