Mainteance B- Fort Smith Box

Position Title: 

Maintenance B Technician

Pay Rate:

($27.72/hr. up to $32.00/hr.)

Sign on Bonus:      

$1000 after 30 days,

$500 after 6 months,

$500 after 1 year

Category/Shift:

Hourly Full-Time (6pm-6am )

 Rotating Schedule. 5 days on, 5 days off, 2 days on, 2 days off

Physical Location:

Fort Smith South Box

4215 Planters Road

Fort Smith, AR  72901

The Job You Will Perform:

• Maintenance Technicians perform a variety of activities to maintain plant equipment and facilities in optimum operating condition.  These activities include scheduled preventive maintenance and emergency / break down repairs.  Maintenance technicians report to the Maintenance Supervisor. Pay depending on skill level.

• Primary maintenance technician duties / responsibilities include:
• Following all safety rules and practices.
• Ensure product safety
  1.2          -performing preventative maintenance activities such as lubricating, measuring wear, measuring positions, repositioning components, and observing operations, vibrations, and noise levels;
  1.3          -performing emergency / break down maintenance as necessary to support plant operations; 1.4          - referencing equipment manuals and other technical literature; knowledge of detailed mechanical equipment drawings and ability to use detailed blueprints in carrying out troubleshooting and equipment repairs; 1.5          -contacting and working with vendors and subcontractors to achieve desired results; 1.6          -accurately using measurement and test equipment; knowledge of types of pitch, diameter of gears (spur, bevel, right angle, herringbone and rack and pinion); ability to install and check for backlash and wear and maintain gears; knowledge of all tools and proficient with scales, tape measures, micrometers, dial indicators, calipers, torque wrenches and pullers 1.7          -performing electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, steam system, and other repairs and installations as needed; read and interpret pneumatic and hydraulic schematics and diagrams; ability to design, build and install simple pneumatic and hydraulic systems 1.8          -safely operating the boiler, and maintaining adequate operation steam pressure (greater than or equal to 180 PSI);1.9          -knowledge of mechanical drives and their function and troubleshooting
  1.10        -knowledge of rigging (coma longs, port-a-power, blocking, chain falls, slings, chokers, hydraulic jack, machine dollies, booms and spreader bars;
  1.11        -proficient in all types of welding (torch, stick, mig and tig)
  1.12        -Identify types of bearing and class of fits (roller, ball, tapered and cylindrical and spherical);  identify proper sizing of belts, sheaves, sprockets and chains.
  1.13        -maintaining clean and organized work areas, and cleaning up work areas as part of completing assigned tasks;
  1.14        -accurately and completely preparing and maintain maintenance records and other paperwork;
  1.15        -utilize maintenance computer system to enter notifications, time, research parts, manuals, drawings, etc.
  1.15        -trouble-shooting and solving problems;
  1.16        -maintaining teamwork with other associates;
  1.17        -keeping supervision informed of problems and/or unusual situations;
  2.0          Qualifications for maintenance technicians include the ability to perform the duties / responsibilities of the job with or without accommodation; the ability to accurately use and read a variety of measuring devices; well-rounded electrical, mechanical, and machine shop skills and experience; the ability to learn, and the ability to follow instructions, ask questions, and work effectively as a member of a team.
  2.1          The maintenance supervisor evaluates maintenance technician qualifications.

The Skills You Will Bring:

• Electrical Maintenance Experience Preferred
  • Proven experience as an electrician
  • Experience in industrial and/or commercial electrical systems
  • Demonstrable ability to use electrical and hand tools (e.g. wire strippers, voltmeter etc.) and electrical drawings and blueprints
  • Thorough knowledge of safety procedures and legal regulations and guidelines
  • Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving ability
  • Knowledge of the function and wiring of PLC’s
  • Locating and diagnosing trouble in the electrical system or equipment
  • Knowledge of the functions of motor frequency drives
  • This is a Safety Sensitive position
• This is an interview position and will require taking the maintenance skills test prior to interviewing.