Maintenance Tech Assistant

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• The ideal candidate will be able and willing to:
• Assist the Maintenance Technician with routine maintenance and repair of production machinery, equipment, and plant facilities.
• Perform basic facility maintenance, including minor plumbing, carpentry, painting, hardware replacement, and general building repairs.
• Assist with scheduled preventive maintenance on production machines, equipment, and facility systems.
• Learn to identify and troubleshoot basic mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues under the guidance of the Maintenance Technician.
• Assist with diagnosing equipment problems, replacing components, testing repairs, and making basic adjustments.
• Learn to read and understand equipment manuals, work orders, schematics, and maintenance instructions.
• Safely use hand tools, power tools, ladders, material-handling equipment, and other maintenance equipment.
• Assist with emergency or unscheduled equipment repairs as needed.
• Learn and follow proper Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures before performing maintenance or repairs.
• Inspect equipment and facility areas for potential maintenance or safety concerns and report issues to the Maintenance Technician or appropriate supervisor.
• Assist with maintaining maintenance tools, supplies, parts, and work areas in a clean and organized condition.
• Support facility and environmental activities, inspections, and projects as needed.
• Participate in company safety initiatives and follow all established safety procedures.
• Maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Work cooperatively with production employees, supervisors, and other departments to support facility and equipment needs.
• Perform other maintenance, facility, or operational duties as assigned by the Maintenance Technician, Plant Manager, or other members of the leadership team.
• Perform all responsibilities in a safe and appropriate manner while maintaining acceptable levels of quality and efficiency.