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Maintenance Technician

Matthews International, Elberton, GA, United States


The Maintenance Technician performs skilled maintenance and repair services of facility systems such as mechanical, electrical, and building systems. The primary emphasis for this position is the performance of a variety of maintenance tasks, with varying degrees of skill trades.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs preventive maintenance tasks on all equipment.

Fabricates metal structures through cutting and welding.

Repairs and maintains physical structures using hand tools and power tools.

Observes safety precautions, rules, and regulations.

Installs and repairs hydraulic equipment, values and cylinders.

Inspects, tests, repairs machinery, equipment and facility.

Installs and repairs electrical equipment, transformer and wiring.

Installs and repairs pneumatic equipment, values and cylinders.

Additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma and/or Associate’s Degree or equivalent from technical college in related field.

3+ years of previous maintenance experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Basic proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications.

Basic analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), and planning skills.

Basic verbal and written communication skills.

Basic understanding and application of mathematical concepts.

Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization and with internal and external clients.

Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast‑paced, deadline‑oriented environment.

Ability to work with and influence peers and management.

Self‑motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.

Possession of a mechanical aptitude; ability to use a large variety of hand tools and basic knowledge of power tools, forklifts, welding equipment, and cutting torch.

Ability to work overtime as necessary.

PHYSICAL ASPECTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk, hear and see.

Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold and heat, risk of electrical shock, and toxic or caustic chemicals.

The noise level in the work environment may be high.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

Matthews International affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

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