Tech, Preventative Maint

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Performs repairs to equipment, building, and facilities. Is directed by Maintenance Supervisor on coordinating preventative maintenance in accordance to Pella’s safety policies and procedures. Coordinates, arranges, or provides for the completion of corrective and preventative maintenance in accordance with Pella’s operating procedures. Other duties assigned by department manager as needed. Must successfully acquire a Forklift Operation Certificate through a training course.

 

PELLA CORPORATION REQUIREMENTS:

· Pass drug screen

· Pass physical assessment

· Tobacco free workplace

· High school diploma or equivalency

· Pass pre-employment tests

· Work in a team environment with the ability to communicate in a concise, polite and respectful manner.

 

ENVIRONMENT:

· Noise level requires hearing protection in designated areas

· Safety glasses and other personal protective equipment as required

· Seasonal high temperatures and humidity

· High paced work

· May require frequent handling of glass and other product materials

· May have frequent handling of power tools

 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Perform preventative lubrication and inspection of all Pella Corporation’s machines and equipment within a scheduled time period

· Identify machine malfunctions and write job orders to prevent machine breakdown

· Ability to schedule PM’s with cost center managers

· Comply with safety, quality, and production requirements and procedures

· Regular/dependable attendance required

· Flexibility of work hours including overtime

· Able to work with and around moving equipment

 

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Rotation to other positions may be required

· Perform Total Productive Maintenance duties

· Learns and performs repetitive job tasks

· Other duties may be assigned by department manager

 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

· Manufacturing-related experience is preferred

· Job specific experience preferred

 

SKILLS AND TALENTS:

· Ability to work with minimal supervision

· Ability to work with internal customers

· Read and interpret blueprints and maintenance instructions

· Read and interpret documents, safety rules, and procedure manuals

· Excellent written communication skills

· Computer skills

· Knowledge of basic electricity and pneumatics/hydraulics

· Organizational skills

· Safety awareness

· Quality awareness

· Accuracy and attention to detail

· Decision making/problem solving skills

· Time management skills

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

· The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Lift up to 100 lbs. at waist level, up to 40 lbs. at shoulder level, and up to 40 lbs. at floor level on an occasional basis when handling products.

· Push or pull with up to 100 lbs. of force on an occasional basis when moving products.

· Generate up to 100 lbs. of grip strength on an occasional basis with each hand while handling products.

· Generate up to 20 lbs. of pinch strength on an occasional basis with each hand while handling products.

· Display average coordination with each hand on a continuous basis while performing job tasks.

· Climb ladder or machines on an occasional basis while performing job tasks.

· Perform elevated work on an occasional basis when handling products.

· Stoop, kneel or squat on an occasional basis when handling products.

· Reach forward and to the side on a frequent basis when handling products.

· Stand and walk on a continuous basis during the course of each shift.

· This job requires the use of close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth vision.

· Able to perform repetitive tasks up to 10 hours per day.