Maintenance Technician

Wieland

Granite City, IL 62040

~ 36 min OnsiteHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

High School Diploma or GED required.
Three (3) years' experience in maintenance with proficiency in knowledge and demonstrated skills in mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
Corrective/breakdown experience preferred.
Experience in maintaining Industrial Equipment
Valid Driver's License with insurance and ability to maintain a valid driver's license is required.
Clean driving record with no citations for moving violations in the previous three years.
Demonstrated ability to use hand and power tools commonly used in electrical, electronic, and mechanical trades.
Be able to provide a small box of basic hand tools
Demonstrate mechanical aptitude and problems with ability to deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only a limited standardization exists.
Able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, and schedule form.
Able to interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.
Working knowledge of hazards and safety precautions common to OSHA
Experience with process improvement, safety, quality, and 5S ideas.
Works in a team environment or independently, but must be a critical thinker, problem solver, and a self-starter.
Ability to effectively communicate effectively both orally and in writing to teammates and leader.
Sufficient education to read documents and/or written directives, make appropriate arithmetic equations, and complete written documentation.
Work within team environments to accomplish uptime goals and budget targets
A willingness to learn new tasks
Be self-motivated, responsible, and willing to work within the strict safety guidelines of the company's safety policy
Forklift certification is required
Have an attention to detail
Be able to lead small groups on projects
Take responsibility of self-performance. Have the ability to manage time and responsibilities independently.
Ability to perform manual work requiring periods of physical exertion and exposure to inside and outside weather conditions.
Ability to perform manual work requiring periods of physical exertion that includes standing, kneeling, squatting, and walking
Periods of standing, walking, negotiating stairs, ladders, elevated catwalks, and platforms.
Walking over uneven and/or slippery surfaces.
Exposure to production environments that are not temperature-controlled.
Manual dexterity for handling and manipulating items, samples, and tools.
Vision abilities, including close vision, color vision, and focus adjustment.
Ability to stand, balance, walk, and reach for extended periods.
Occasionally stoop, kneel, or crouch.
Sit for extended periods of time.
Stand for extended periods, walk, and reach with hands or arms.
Use hands and fingers to handle, touch, or manipulate items.
Stoop, reach, kneel, twist, and walk while handling cases of product.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently.