Maintenance Mechanic

Position Summary

The Maintenance Technician is primarily responsible for troubleshooting and repairing manufacturing equipment, performing preventative maintenance, ordering parts, completing work orders, and coordinating maintenance and repair of Balco's facility. This role has a schedule of four 10-hour days per week (Mon-Thurs) with occasional overtime.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventative maintenance and document activities in the maintenance log. Capable of repairing machinery as needed.
• Inspect and verify equipment is operating at manufacturing standards and required safety guards are operational.
• Offer solutions for equipment and/or unsafe condition.
• Capable of coordinating with other department leads when large projects are planned. Includes the understanding of each departments planned contribution to the project and the scheduling of each department's contribution; without interruptions to the planned everyday production schedule.
• Participate in all necessary training functions for your position.
• Maintain general building maintenance.
• Regular and routine attendance is required
• This role may require other job duties to be performed. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this role. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel in this role.

Qualifications (Skills & Knowledge)

• Ability to safely and effectively use power tools and or machinery including saws, drills, sanders, grinders, nail guns, paint guns, punch presses, shear, brakes, mills and any other applicable machinery once operational competency has been documented.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally verbally and in writing.
• Able to communicate effectively and professionally with team members and customers verbally and in writing.
• Able to complete work accurately and on time.
• Able to work collaboratively with direct team members, or across departments, and work independently as needed.
• Able to properly utilize required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Candidates who apply for positions requiring the use of a lift truck must be able to obtain certification and safely operate a lift truck.

Education

• A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred

Experience

• 3+ years of experience performing maintenance in a manufacturing or technical environment
• Experience working with various departments
• Experience in maintaining hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems

Work Environment

• Physical Conditions:

• Production: This position works in a production facility and is regularly required to sit or stand for extended periods of time and utilize the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), i.e.: eye/face protection, hearing protection, steel toes, etc.

• Location:

• In-office: This role is located at our office in Wichita, Kansas. Employees must be present at the office and available to perform the essential functions of their jobs whenever they are scheduled to work.

Other Requirements

• Candidates who receive an offer of employment must successfully pass a background check and drug screen.
• Must have finger dexterity
• Must be able to reach, bend, kneel, and crouch occasionally
• Must be able to safely lift 40 pounds