Maintenance Tech Position Available In Kennebec, Maine

Maintenance Tech at The Shyft Group, Inc. in Waterville , Maine, United States Job Description Maintenance Tech | DuraMag | Waterville, ME
Regular Employee | Hourly Non-Exempt Who we are:
At The Shyft Group we are driven to deliver. Proudly the North American leader in specialty vehicles, our portfolio of last-mile delivery vehicles, work trucks, and motorhome chassis bring people, goods, and services where they need to be. We are strengthened by nine industry-leading brands — Utilimaster, Blue Arc, Royal Truck Body, DuraMag, Magnum, Strobes-R-Us, Spartan RV Chassis, Red Diamond, and Builtmore. Over 4,000 employees across ten states and two countries work independently and together as one team under Shyft, building chassis, vehicle bodies, and accessories that improve every route, every run, every ride. Empowered by a supportive, inclusive, and highly entrepreneurial culture, every person behind our brands is given the tools they need to make a positive contribution to the company, their community, and their families. Together under the Shyft umbrella, our teams drive new synergies that bring innovations to life on the road – for an experience that is safer, more satisfying, more rewarding all around. With 50 years and millions of miles behind us, we continue to charge forward – leading the commercial vehicle transition to electric, innovating across all our brands, and earning our position among Fortune’s 100 Fastest Growing Companies. What you’ll do: The Maintenance Technician position is responsible for performing preventative, predictive and routine maintenance tasks including troubleshooting issues, repairing failures of production and facilities equipment, and ensuring maximum equipment efficiency and effectiveness.
Forklift operation
Repair and maintain plant machinery and equipment such as welders,
pneumatic hand tools, electric hand tools, pumps, motors, compressors, etc.
Repair or replace control devices such as switches, sensors,
button controllers, valves, motor starters, etc.
Perform work order repairs, inspections, and adjustments
Document repair reports
Fabricate and modify new and existing equipment
Participate in plant safety, health, and environmental
programming
Learn and retain skills and practices needed to complete duties in
assigned area
Read and follow detailed operator instructions, installation
drawings, blueprints,
Self-check work and inspect prior processes
Use basic hand, electric, cordless, and pneumatic tools, as required
Maintain a clean and safe work area
Initiate process improvements
Support 5S in work area
Communicate with manufacturing and other cross-functional teams
(engineering, materials, purchasing, sales, etcetera) to resolve issues
Obtain and maintain a valid fork truck/stand up license –
including completion of daily maintenance log and proper maintenance of
equipment
Other tasks as assigned What you need to be successful: HS Diploma or GED required 4 years of experience in manufacturing and facilities maintenance Forklift experience 1 year of experience with HVAC, hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanics, and basic electrical repair-120v & 480v (consideration will be given to equivalent combinations of education and experience) Excellent attendance Positive attitude Safety oriented Strong and consistent attention to detail Self-motivated with the ability to stay on task Team oriented Basic computer skills are required Strong communication skills, verbal and written Maintain a valid driver’s license Must have experience using mills, lathes, drill presses, grinders, and other metal working machinery Strong mechanical aptitude a must Knowledge of basic assembly processes preferred
Able to:
Accumulate tools and equipment required to perform assigned tasks
Lift 50 pounds waist high Embrace change Read and comprehend documents and prints at a high level
Work overtime on short notice
Willing to: Improve self / area / company (including pursuing additional training, if needed) Develop a working knowledge of company’s systems (example: AS/400, maintenance software) Why The Shyft Group? We believe that when our people thrive personally and professionally, our business thrives. We are committed to offering comprehensive benefits programs that stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance.

Stay Healthy:

Medical and Rx Plan Health Savings Account Dental and Vision Plan Healthcare Flexible Spending Wellness Plan Financial Security:

401 (k)

Retirement Savings Short and Long Term Disability Company Provided Life and Dependent Life Insurance Voluntary Term Life Insurance Work/Life Balance:

Educational Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Dependent Care FSA Equal… For full info follow application link. The Shyft Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, Veteran status or disability.