Employment Type: Full-time
Company: Hoover Treated Wood Products
Contact: Whitney Maxey(706) 962-7383wmaxey@frtw.cmo
Job Description: Maintenance Technician
Pay Rate: $19-$27.25
Job Status:Hourly
FLSA Status:NA
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, Weekends
Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor
Travel Required:0 – 10%
Positions Supervised: None
POSITION SUMMARY
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining all machinery and equipment in working order while maintaining environmental and safety compliance at all times. This includes mechanical and electrical components.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES
Ensure all environmental and safety procedures are followed and report all unsafe or non-compliant activities.
Maintain mechanical equipment to remain operational including chemical transfer pumps, vacuum pumps, valves, conveyors, hydraulic units, burners, mobile equipment, etc.
Maintain electrical equipment to remain operational including breaker boxes, power supplies, sensors, PLCs, lighting, etc.
Complete work orders for issues with equipment.
Prompt response to operational downtime.
Maintain and follow preventative maintenance programs with accurate record keeping.
Install new equipment including running new electrical wire and/or piping as directed.
Keep the shop area clean and compliant with all safety programs.
Troubleshoot operational problems and work with engineers as directed.
Proactively detect, diagnose and repair potential issues using PM and inspection tools.
Attend all training sessions and safety meetings.
Other duties as directed.
QUALIFICATIONS
High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) required.
Experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance required (5 years minimum)
Ability to perform cutting, grinding and welding activities.
Willingness to learn the treating plant operation.
Ability to identify worn parts and knowledge of how to replace them.
Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve problems.
Ability to communicate effectively with others.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
Ability to demonstrate behaviors conforming to Hoover’s set of values and accepted standards.
Ability to be self motivated to perform a task using his or her own drive or initiative.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Computer Skills
Be comfortable working within Google Drive programs, Windows based programs, using a word processor, and email. Must have a good knowledge of spreadsheets.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions. Can be hot, cold, humid, and/or rainy.
REQUIREMENTS
Hoover Treated Wood Products, Inc. requires background checks and drug testing
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Hoover Treated Wood Products, Inc. (HTWP) is the largest producer of fire retardant treated wood in the world. In business since 1955, HTWP has 10 plants located from coast to coast. HTWP is a fast growing company expanding from 5 plants to 10 plants in the last five years. HTWP offers a comprehensive compensation package that includes competitive wages, 401(k) retirement plan with company match and profit sharing, medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and paid holidays and vacation.