MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN - Topeka en Koch & Co., Inc.

Job Summary

Koch & Co., Inc. is seeking a maintenance technician to be part of their team. The maintenance technician will setup new equipment, perform maintenance and more.

Responsibilities

Maintenance technician responsibilities may include some or all the following:

• Perform highly diversified duties to setup and maintain production machines and equipment.
• Provide emergency, unscheduled and scheduled repairs of production equipment.
• Perform setup of machinery including changing knives, blades and other calibrations.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Inspect, diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments.
• Replace electric motor bearings and rewire motors.
• Detect faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision.
• Assist in developing preventive maintenance procedures and schedules on all equipment.
• Conduct routine audits to ensure conformance to documented best practices and standard operating procedures.
• Work collaboratively with supervisors and other maintenance staff to solve problems and troubleshoot mechanical issues.
• Welding, electrical, pneumatics, and hydraulics when necessary.
• Must follow all federal and state safety laws and guidelines.
• Other responsibilities as needed.

Essential Job Functions

• Ability to work in a fast-paced facility with attention to detail.
• Comply with all safety regulations.
• Adaptability to Koch & Co. procedures and processes.
• Excellent teamwork skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of all areas in a cabinet facility.
• Maintain a safe workspace and help prevent accidents.
• Able to work without the influence of illicit drugs, alcohol, or other intoxicating substances.

Recommended Qualities

• Good communication, written and verbal
• Efficient, good time management
• Results driven
• Dependable
• Team-oriented

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position.  Hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., 40 hours per week, with a 30-minute lunch break.

Preferred Education and Experience

Previous production experience preferred. Previous maintenance experience preferred.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Employer participates in E-verify program.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EOE