Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Job Description

The maintenance technician is responsible for performing duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production equipment according to established procedures in a safe and efficient manner.

Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoots and repairs manufacturing equipment (motor controls, DC/AC drives and controls, frying equipment, temperature instrumentation, burner systems and controls, packaging machines, electronic scales, programmable logic controllers, weld aluminum, mild, or stainless steel using Mig or Tig)

• Performs mechanical skills including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and machine repairs.

• Coordinates and completes installation and wiring of manufacturing equipment (pumps, fans, blowers and relay panels, etc.).

• Prepares, coordinates, and implements preventative maintenance.

• Detects faulty operations, defective materials, and documents and reports any and all unusual findings to the proper supervision.

• Responsible for complying to all GMP and safety regulations.

Hard Skills

• Must be able to read an ohmmeter, ammeter, voltmeter, multimeter

• Must be capable of learning/understanding GMP's

• PLC troubleshooting

• Must be capable of working voltages 24-480

• Basic computer skills

• Must have basic tool set

• Requires knowledge and skills in electrical, mechanical and electronic applications acquired through a minimum of three years of experience (education or professional)

• Cannot be afraid of heights

• Must be comfortable with reading schematics

• Ability to lift objects up to 100 lbs, walk/stand for the majority of the work shift, and work at heights up to 30 feet

• Comfortable performing PM's such as greasing, lubricating and changing bearings

Job Type

This is a permanent position.

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Algona, Washington.

Work Environment

3rd shift/ 10:30pm - 6:30am (CANDIDATES WILL BE TRAINING ON DAYS, they will graduate to swing then move to nights). Salary: $31.41-$35.23/hr. +$1.00 shift differential. Working in a warm facility, can get very hot during the summer time. Around machinery and production products such as chips, popcorn, and other goods. Facility and machinery is cleaned every Friday. Can be dirty at times since they are dealing with chips and grease. Warehouse environment with requirements to wear Hi-Vis Vests, hand protection, nitrile gloves when handling pallets/wood, PVC gloves when exchanging propane tanks, safety glasses, excessive handling of pallets, exchanging propane tanks, coveralls and/or pant/shirt uniform, welding shield. General cleanliness and hygiene practices include wearing clean garments, handwashing, and maintaining high personal hygiene. Specific clothing requirements include no sandals, open-toed shoes, high heels, sneakers, full-length pants, no skirts or shorts, no loose-fitting clothing, hoods, or hats.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.