Industrial Maintenance Technician Jobs in Kentucky

Industrial Maintenance Technician-Nights

Location: Morehead, KY

Job Description:

The industrial maintenance technician is responsible for a wide range of duties, including installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production and facility equipment, drawing on both mechanical and electrical knowledge.

We are currently looking to fill one full-time position.

• Shift: 6:00 pm – 4:30 am

Compensation: Hourly, based on skills and experience

Job Duties:

• Perform routine repairs and maintain all equipment (mechanical and electrical) to enhance efficiency and prevent malfunctions that could lead to production downtime and costly repairs.
• Troubleshoot malfunctions (mechanical and electrical) and locate the source of problems by examining the equipment.
• Assist in line changes and process improvements.
• Clean equipment, lubricate moving parts, change fluids as needed, modify equipment as necessary, and replace parts and components as required.
• Maintain records of all maintenance activities.
• Conduct preventive maintenance measures on structures, equipment, electrical, plumbing, and facilities.
• Control downtime by informing production employees of routine preventive maintenance techniques and monitoring compliance.
• Support and contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results and training production employees on efficient operation and basic routine maintenance procedures.
• Maintain a positive work environment by performing and communicating in a manner that promotes good relationships with co-workers, customers, clients, and management.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment, including proper lockout/tagout procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-5 years of manufacturing experience with pneumatics, hydraulics, welding, and fabrication required.
• Must be reliable and motivated.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of preventive/predictive maintenance techniques.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing job duties, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, use a computer, and reach with hands and arms.
• Use Personal Protective Equipment.
• Stand constantly and/or move in and around work areas.
• Climb ladders/catwalks/equipment, stoop, bend, and/or crawl.
• Work at elevated heights more than 5 feet above floor level.
• Work in awkward positions and tight areas.

Benefits:

Independent Stave Company offers competitive compensation and benefits to employees at each of our facilities. Domestic benefits include:

• Medical Insurance (Deductible: $750 for single, $1500 for family)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Paid Vacation
• Continue Education
• 401(K)

Some benefits are only available to full-time employees or after designated waiting periods.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform substance abuse testing and background verification checks as permitted by state law.

Independent Stave Company is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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