Pries Enterprises Inc
Maintenance Technician
Independence, IA - Full Time
Pries is looking for a Maintenance Technician to add to our team!
Our 12 hour night or day shift is available: This is a swing shift of 2 on, 2 off, and every other weekend. Pay Range varies from $23-35/Hr depending on experience and shift.
- 6pm-6am or 6am-6pm
Experience Needed: High School Diploma or (GED); or minimum one-year related experience working in an industrial maintenance department.
- Hydraulic knowledge
- PLC Experience
- Motor experience preferred
- Electrical Experience a plus
Position Summary: Safely perform preventative maintenance and repairs, to achieve company goals and meet customer needs based on available material, equipment, and manpower. Work well with others to diagnose and troubleshoot equipment issues based on personal and operator observation and investigation. Evaluate equipment reliability and take appropriate actions to improve performance. Be detail oriented, accept additional responsibility, and use good judgement when making decisions. Be able to multi task and prioritize tasks. Be reliable and motivated to solve problems daily with a positive attitude. Communicate both written and verbally on equipment needs and assessments.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:
- Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines
- Locates sources of problems by observing equipment in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments.
- Removes defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, hand and power tools.
- Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance.
- Evaluate equipment reliability and take appropriate actions to improve performance.
- Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
- Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
- Fabricates repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment as needed
- Complete PMs and work order repairs accurately and on time
- Input thorough data into the CMMS system to track down time and inventory needs.
- Complete improvement projects as assigned to improve efficiency and limit production down time
- Be able to Lead a project or team with demonstrated Leadership ability.
- Comply with and enforce all safety policies, practices, and procedures within the department. Reports all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Safety Department, as well as assess immediate corrective actions
- Maintain consistent and reliable attendance
- Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
Benefits Offered:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Long and Short Term Disability
- 401K Matching
- Attendance Bonuses
- Flexible Health Spending Account
- Flexible Childcare Spending Account
- PPE Reimbursement yearly
- Personal Days
- Vacation Time
- Company Apparel
- Holiday Pay
- Continued Education
- Bonuses
- Uniforms provided
