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Job Description: Job Summary The Maintenance Technician is required to perform tasks involved in the upkeep of the building and grounds, installation, maintenance, maintaining and repairing of hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, mechanical and electrical systems on all production machines, equipment and building. May be required to perform purchasing and inventory of maintenance parts & supplies and successfully negotiate and interact with suppliers, customers, manufacturers and internal department personnel. The incumbent is expected to be a self-starter, a good manager of time, work independently and follow Pretium’s standards for safety and conduct. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Maintenance Technician I – This is the entry level position title with this series. Employees at this level are expected to perform minor repairs and improvements in a variety of trades under the direction of a building or maintenance supervisor. The following list of major duties represents a composite list of typical duties performed by individuals in this position. Specific duties performed by the incumbent will vary depending upon the facility and/or department within the Company. Responsible for general maintenance duties on building and machines; performs preventative maintenance on Plant machines. Performs minor electrical work not requiring a licensed electrician such as replacing light bulbs and fuses; assists in minor carpentry and repair work. Assists with servicing and replacing minor plumbing fixtures. Maintain machinery, equipment and tools by cleaning, lubricating, greasing and/or oiling to ensure optimum working order. Applies paint, varnish and stain to all types of surfaces to protect and beautify surfaces using appropriate tools and equipment. Responsible for following Plant specified job specification and task list. Responsible for conducting him/herself in a safe manner and adhering to all required safety protocols and policies. Required to wear PPE properly in accordance with company standards. Keep the area around your workstation clean and free from dirt and debris; this may include cleaning assigned areas of the building or pieces of equipment as instructed by your Supervisor. Must be able to work assigned shifts, including working overtime and attending after hour meetings as needed. May be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned. Maintenance Technician II – This is the second level position title within this series. Employees at this level are expected to have developed a trade of expertise and have the ability to work independently in the performance of standard maintenance and repairs. The following list of major duties represents a composite list of typical duties performed by individuals in this position. Specific duties performed by the incumbent will vary depending upon the facility and/or department within the Company. Responsible for all duties covered under Maintenance Technician I. Performs preventive maintenance and makes repairs to heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment according to instructions such as replacing belts on motors, changing filters, bearings, etc. Maintains and makes routine repairs to electrically powered equipment and appliances according to instruction from senior technicians, supervisor and/or equipment service manuals. Apply carpentry techniques and using carpentry tools to construct, alter, repair and/or install walls, stairs, floors, ceiling, windows, doors, roofs, gutters, lock, etc. Perform structural repair, alterations or improvement work such as preparing surfaces for plaster or cement work; studding, wiring and plastering walls. Install glass in doors and windows. Responsible for following Plant specified job specification and task list. Responsible for conducting him/herself in a safe manner and adhering to all required safety protocols and policies. Required to wear PPE properly in accordance with company standards. Keep the area around your workstation clean and free from dirt and debris; this may include cleaning assigned areas of the building or pieces of equipment as instructed by your Supervisor. Must be able to work assigned shifts, including working overtime and attending after hour meetings as needed. May be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned. Maintenance Technician III – This is the third level position title within this series. Employees at this level are expected to have developed a trade of expertise for machine maintenance and production equipment repairs; installs, maintains and repairs hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, mechanical and electrical systems on all production equipment and works independently in the performance of standard maintenance and repairs. The following list of major duties represents a composite list of typical duties performed by individuals in this position. Specific duties performed by the incumbent will vary depending upon the facility and/or department within the Company. Receives and follows up on assigned equipment work orders on a daily basis. Upon completion of work, enters appropriate information onto worksheet for submission and filing and/or enters into MRP system for filing and tracking. Reads schematics in order to trouble shoot hydraulic / pneumatic and electrical issues. Responsible for reading, editing, monitoring and modifying ladder logic. Ability to read, edit, monitor + modify ladder logic. Performs scheduled PM’s; visually inspect and test assigned machines and equipment for proper functionality. Responsible for placing orders for requisition parts as needed. Perform repairs on production machines and/or equipment when a malfunction has been detected. May discuss machine operation variations with supervisors or other maintenance workers to diagnose problem and repair the machine. Lay out, assemble, install and maintain pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment and repairs and replaces gauges, valves, pressure regulators and related equipment. Perform machine installations/moves and building maintenance tasks as needed. Assists workers in diagnosing malfunctions in machinery and equipment. Develop, coordinate and track project list activities. Ensures that a high level of safety is adhered to at all times on and off the production floor. All duties covered under Maintenance Technician level I and II. Responsible for following Plant specified job specification and task list. Responsible for conducting him/herself in a safe manner and adhering to all required safety protocols and policies. Required to wear PPE properly in accordance with company standards. Keep the area around your workstation clean and free from dirt and debris; this may include cleaning assigned areas of the building or pieces of equipment as instructed by your Supervisor. Must be able to work assigned shifts, including working overtime and attending after hour meetings as needed. May be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned. Food Safety Responsibilities Monitor and verify activities to ensure that all maintenance work in the facility meet food safety standards in addition to quality standards. Comply with all company food safety and quality assurance procedures and document data correctly at all times. Ensure all work product contact surfaces are restored to sanitary condition after any job completion. Report any product or process failures that could impact food safety of manufactured product to Quality and/or Line/Maintenance Supervision. QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and ExperienceMaintenance Technician I High school diploma / GED One year of related experience Maintenance Technician II High School Diploma / GED, plus technical certificate(s) Three years of related experience Maintenance Technician III Associates Degree in technical field Five years of related experience Additional Work Experience Experience with plastics blow molding operations (injection blow molding, extrusion blow molding, etc.) is a plus. Working knowledge of relay control systems and PLC control systems, namely Mitsubishi, Siemens and Automation direct. Ability to read, edit, monitor, and modify ladder logic. Proficient in reading schematics to trouble shoot hydraulic / pneumatic and electrical issues. Materials Required Must have tools in order to perform all functions of the job/position. A minimum list of tools will be given by plant management. CompetenciesTo perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Productivity - Employee is effective in producing quality products. Employee is efficient and prudent with utilizing resources to meet operational standards, (production, process). Employee has a sense of urgency maximizing time. Teamwork - Employee is capable of being approached and easy to work with. Contributes to the success of the team, communicates clearly individually and in group settings while treating others with respect. Employee listens to others and works well within diverse groups. Employee consistently places team needs over individual needs and seeks input from people with different experiences and perspectives and recognizes the differences of opportunities to learn and gain by working together. Employee values and encourages unique skills and talents. Initiative - Ability to assess and initiate things independently with limited supervision required. Has the ability to manage resources to get things done and the ability to perform multiple activities to accomplish goals doing more than required or requested in the job. Plans ahead for upcoming problems or opportunities and takes appropriate action. Is proactive and anticipates events well in advance to ensure successful outcome. Problem Solving - Employee considers multiple sides of an issue and weighs consequences after making a final decision. Employee makes informed decisions based on available information and recognizes issues and determines what actioned is needed to advance the decision-making process. Employee follows-up as necessary and is easily adaptable to not be discouraged by ambiguous situations and is open to new ideas and processes while adjusting to achieve results. Job Knowledge - Employee demonstrates relevant job knowledge and essential skills, such as work practices, policies, procedures, quality assurance, and technical abilities. Employee demonstrates self-improvement efforts to enhance skills and knowledge with changes impacting the job while adhering to workplace rules as well as to traditional or socially expected methods of doing business following processes and procedures. Safety - Employee demonstrates the ability and willingness to contribute to a safe and environmentally secure work environment for themselves, their coworkers, and our customers by following established safety procedures. Employee demonstrates the willingness to actively report and take action to correct identified safety hazards during the day. Quality - Employee demonstrates the ability to produce high quality, accurate results. Possesses and demonstrates attention to detail and produces work that is accurate and complete. Employee has the ability to identify problems or potential problems that arise in the course of the day and take the necessary steps to proactively address those issues. Employee had the ability to discover the root causes of issues and respond with corrective action. Reliability/Dependability - Employee is responsible and accountable for actions, consistent in meeting deadlines and works well with others to follow through on completing tasks. Employee completes work in a timely, consistent manner and works hours necessary to complete assigned work. Employee is regularly present and punctual and arrives prepared for work. Physical Demands The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers; talk and hear. Work Environment The work environment is typical of most manufacturing environments. The noise level in the work environment is usually high with ear protection required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by those assigned to a particular position. This document in no way states or implies that this is as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required and personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. The Company reserves the right to change, modify, amend, add to or delete from, any section of this document as it deems, in its judgment, to be proper. “Responsible for food safety, food quality and site safety.” Revised 01/30/2026