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Cornerstone Building Brands

Maintenance Technician I

Cornerstone Building Brands, Monticello, Iowa, United States, 52310

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Maintenance Technician I

The Maintenance Technician I is an entry level helper with some technical schooling completed or minimum experience in maintenance. They help assist Level II and III technicians in equipment installations, repairs, or modifications related to the generation, distribution, or utilization of electric energy within the manufacturing facility. Key Objectives And Responsibilities: Understands and follows all safety rules and precautions necessary for working in and around a manufacturing environment. Assists with repairing and installing various electrical equipment including generators, transformers, switchboards, controllers, circuit breakers, motors, heating units, and conduit systems. Works with blueprints drawings, layouts, verbal instructions and other specifications. Uses various welding equipment (arc, acetylene, brazing, flame cutting) for lay out and fitting, including making jigs and fixtures. Diagnoses and corrects trouble in the electrical system or equipment, applying standard computations related to load requirements of wiring or electrical equipment. Performs visual and mechanical inspections to confirm machinery is in good condition, ensuring the production of finished quality products according to order specifications. Follows the preventive maintenance program as established by the company and conducts equipment inspections, taking preventive action when necessary. Maintains buildings, performing minor repairs. Notifies management regarding the need for major repairs or additions to lighting, heating, and ventilating equipment. Contributes to continuous improvement efforts in work area. May be assigned additional projects or duties as designated by Team Leader. Qualification Requirements: To perform satisfactorily in this position, the employee must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made for employees with certain disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or recognized equivalent. Minimum of (2) two years related work experience in a maintenance mechanic function, or equivalent related experience. Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend documents including but not limited to policy manuals, safety rules/programs, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and simple correspondence. In addition, the ability to communicate information effectively one-on-one and in small group situations and settings is required. Mathematical Skills: Ability to perform general mathematic calculations including but not limited to addition, subtraction, multiplication, fractions, percentages, and division. Some positions may require advance mathematics. Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to perform work instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. In addition; the ability to solve problems, which involve multiple variables in a standard situation, is required. Safety Responsibilities: Before initiating work at Cornerstone Building Brands, the employee is required to read and understand the position's Job Safety Analysis. The employee must wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and perform tasks in a manner consistent with Cornerstone Building Brands safety training, Cornerstone Building Brands Employee Manual and OSHA regulations. Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Must demonstrate proficiency in resolving unexpected events and circumstance. Hand and Power tools Shop Machine tools Testing equipment Ability to read different measuring devices (i.e. tape measure, protractor, micrometer). Offers of employment may be contingent upon passing a substance abuse screening test and/or criminal background check. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is frequently required to stand; sit; bend; stoop; use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; lift; climb and/or balance essential tasks. Specific vision abilities include close-up and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Work Environment: The employee may be required to enter areas that are near moving mechanical parts, with occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals, and extreme cold or heat. The noise level in the work environment is considered moderate, and may require the use of hearing protection. The employee will be required to utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when accessing certain manufacturing areas, (hard hat, gloves, welding jacket or weld bibs, safety glasses, welding hood and earplugs.)