Pay Grade: 1         

Department: Twist & Ply (T&P) Machine Shop

Reports To: T&P Maintenance Supervisor

Status:  Hourly                                                                                              

 

Summary:  A Machine Shop Maintenance Technician is responsible for ensuring the smooth operation and optimal performance of machinery and equipment within the facility including fabrication, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry work as well as ground maintenance.

 

Essential Functions:

• Interact with 120, 220, 277, and 480 single and three-phase voltages

• Weld MIG, TIG, ARC 

• Operate a bench grinder(s)

• Rebuild gear boxes and mechanical components

• Adhering to safety protocols, regulations, and best practices to ensure a safe working environment.

• Complete Lock Out Tag Out training

• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues that arise within the machine shop and production facility

• Dismantle, repair, and reassemble machines and equipment using hand tools, power tools, and machine shop instruments.

• Fabricate metal using lathes and Bridgeport milling machine

• Maintaining accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, and parts usage.

• Install, repair, inspect and test water, gas, and other piping systems including pipes, fixtures, appliances, and drainage systems. 

 

Other Duties:

• Miscellaneous as requested

 

Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications:

• Skills in electrical and mechanical work, plumbing, carpentry and welding

• Strong understanding of mechanical principles, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems.

• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions efficiently.

• Experience using various hand tools, power tools, and machine shop equipment.

• Familiarity with machine operation manuals, safety procedures, and maintenance best practices.

• Ability to effectively communicate with other technicians, supervisors, and production staff.

• Experience in the installation and service of control wiring, heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, and servicing and repair of motors is a plus

• Ability to weld the following: mig, tig, and stik

• High School Diploma or Equivalent a plus

• Ability to read, write, and understand English

• Must not be afraid of heights

• Must not be afraid of confined spaces

• Ability to read micrometers, tape measures and calipers

 

Physical Demands:

Ability to stand for long periods of time

Ability to lift and carry up to 80 lbs. frequently and more than 80 lbs. with assistance occasionally

Ability to push and pull up to 100 lbs. frequently and more than 100 lbs. with assistance occasionally

Ability to bend over and down, twist, stoop, squat, crouch, and kneel frequently

Ability to climb frequently

Ability to hear and see

Ability to reach above shoulder level, in front of and below waist level frequently

Ability to hold, use fingers, handle, and grasp with both hands frequently

 

Varflex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate based on any protection provided by federal, state, or local laws.  This is not an all inclusive list of duties, does not constitute a contract of employment, and Varflex maintains the right to amend the above general list of duties at any time.