Facilities Maintenance Tech

Position: Maintenance Technician I

Location: Glendale, KY

Job Type: On-site

Reports to: Supervisor

Department: North American Operations

Position Purpose: The Maintenance Technician I supports the maintenance team by performing basic mechanical tasks, assisting with minor repairs, and maintaining clean and safe work areas. This role is ideal for individuals with 1-3 years of mechanical experience who are eager to develop their skills in an industrial or manufacturing environment.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

 

· Demonstrates the values and business principles of Leadec.

· Works safely at all times.

· Perform preventive maintenance and basic repairs on machining centers, conveyor systems, and facility equipment.

· Troubleshoot and repair mechanical components such as bearings, belts, chains, gears, pumps, filters, and rollers.

· Assist with minor electrical diagnostics and repairs.

· Maintain and repair facility lighting systems, including bulb and ballast replacement, lens cleaning, and light level readings.

· Service restroom fixtures and dispensers; clear clogs and perform basic plumbing tasks.

· Replace ceiling tiles, door hardware, and other facility components.

· Support hazardous waste handling and disposal procedures.

· Replace and test CNG bottles and manage propane refills.

· Operate equipment in "Teach" mode from HMI or Teach Pendant.

· Complete work orders and documentation using SAP or CMMS systems.

· Assist with welding, fabrication, conduit bending, and other technical tasks.

· Prepare and set up equipment for production after repairs.

· Perform scheduled PMs and support project work as assigned.

· Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

· Capability to assist in the training of others on necessary skills to perform repairs.

· Arrive on time and ready to work according to the daily schedule and work plan.

· Adhering to and supporting all EHS and Quality objectives, in accordance with ISO 14001, 45001 and 9001 respectively.

· All other duties as assigned by Leadec manager.

 

Competencies:

 

· Managing Tasks

· Open Communication

· Self-Management

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

 

· Communication Skills - Ability to communicate with all levels of Leadec and customer employees.

· Language Ability -- Talking to others to convey information effectively.

· Customer Service Orientation -- Committed to meeting internal and external customer needs.

· Adaptability -- Willingness to learn and respond to changing priorities or unexpected challenges.

· Problem solving - Ability to assist in identifying and resolving basic mechanical and electrical issues.

· Works effectively others and takes direction well.

· Basic to intermediate understanding of mechanical theory and repair practices.

· Technically skilled to facilitate the recovery of at least 50% of equipment from a technical fault without assistance.

· Familiarity with mechanical plans, sketches, and repair manuals.

· Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.

· Comfortable using hand tools and basic power tools.

· Basic computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite experience preferred.

· Experience with SAP or CMMS systems is a plus.

· Ability to operate equipment in "Teach" mode from an HMI or Teach Pendant.

 

Position Qualifications:

 

· Hight school diploma or GED required.

· Associate degree in Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance, or related field preferred.

· 1-3 years of mechanical experience in an industrial or manufacturing setting.

· Minor electrical understanding is strongly preferred.

· Ability to pass maintenance-based aptitude testing.

· Forklift experience (minimum 2 years required).

 

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the key actions of the job:

 

· Required to talk and/or hear in an industrial setting (noise level is high). Frequently required to stand and walk on concrete surfaces for 4 -10 hours. Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; lift; stoop, or crouch.

· Vision requirements: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception and focus adjustment.

· Work is performed in an industrial-manufacturing environment with occasional time spent working on a computer or at a desk.