SUMMARY OF POSITION:
The Utility Technician is responsible for performing a variety of tasks throughout the Metal Paintline. This position must be able to provide a wide range of total preventative services focused on cleaning, inspecting, and replacing components to ensure operational and system efficiency and continuity.
PELLA CORPORATION REQUIREMENTS:
Pass pre-employment tests
Work in a team environment with the ability to communicate in a concise, polite and respectful manner
Moderate noise
High/Low temperature
Confined space
Work in elevated or high spaces
Able to work with and around moving equipment
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Comply with safety, quality, and production requirements and procedures
Regular/dependable attendance required
Flexibility of work hours including overtime
Maintain paint equipment such as changing filters, cleaning and replacing nozzles, washing and draining tanks
Perform viscosity checks and water tests
Completed preventative maintenance tasks such as cleaning overspray from booths and floors, checking filters for proper airflow, inspecting system for lubrication needs, safety checks, and documenting findings to monitor wear and tear
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ability to rotate to other positions as needed
Other duties may be assigned
Manufacturing-related experience is required
Strong mechanical aptititude preferred
Strong understanding of maintenance procedures
Able to work with minimal supervision
Decision making/problem solving skills
Troubleshooting
Adaptability
Lift up to 100 lbs. at waist level and up to 70 lbs. at shoulder level up to an occasional basis when moving products
Push or pull with up to 100 lbs. of force up to an occasional basis when moving products
Display average coordination with both hands up to a continuous basis while performing job tasks
Perform elevated work up to an occasional basis when handling products
Stoop, kneel or squat up to an occasional basis when handling products
Reach forward and to the side up to a frequent basis when handling products
Stand up to a continuous basis and walk up to a frequent basis during the course of each shift
Able to perform repetitive tasks up to 12 hours per day
Schedule: Monday - Friday; 3:00pm - 11:30pm