Maintenance Technician

Website Morgan Truck Body

Maintenance Technician Job Highlights

Title Maintenance Technician
Type Full Time
Experience 2 Years
Function Management/Manufacturing
Location Plainfield, CT, United States
Company Morgan Truck Body

Company Profile

Morgan Truck Body (Morgan Corporation) is the premier producer of truck bodies and van bodies. The company specializes in the manufacture of dry freight van bodies, custom cargo truck bodies, refrigerated truck bodies, and stake/platform bodies.

Job Profile

The company is looking for a Maintenance Technician who will perform the basic troubleshooting and repair of electrical and mechanical systems associated with production equipment and facilities.

Educational Qualification

  • The applicants should possess a High School Diploma or GED
  • AA Degree preferred but not required.

Work Experience

  • The candidates should have at least 2 years of experience working in a maintenance department associated with a manufacturing setting.

Duties/Responsibilities

  • Ability to read and or interpret work orders and apply them to the task at hand.
  • Be willing to work overtime, weekends, and holidays if required.
  • Have the ability to read precision measuring equipment, dial indicators, calibers, electrical test equipment, etc.
  • Have an understanding of the code, regulations of state local, and federal government. (OSHA, NEC)
  • Have the knowledge of and be capable of safely operating required hand and portable tools both power/non powered.

Knowledge of electrical circuits both AC and DC.

  • Meet physical requirements which include lifting up to 50 lbs., standing for long periods, bending, stooping, reaching, and squatting.
  • Must be capable of operating complex heavy equipment such as forklifts, scissor lifts, basket trucks, and overhead cranes.
  • Must be capable of using hand and portable tools on a daily basis.

Must have basic knowledge of PLC troubleshooting.

  • Perform other duties as required by management.
  • Self-starter – Self Motivated: Willingness to learn and desire to progress.
  • Team members must be able to work in a team, safety-conscious, environment. Safety First! Attitude, expectations include but are not limited to Morgan Corporation safety guidelines.
  • Understand and comprehend measurements and have the ability to apply based on the instruction.
  • Understand quality policies.
  • Work and adhere to all safety policies within the work area and throughout Morgan Corporation
  • Work from elevated areas such as ladders, platforms, scaffolding, utilizing the proper fall protection.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

  • Have the basic skill set and knowledge of general millwright technics, welding, rigging, troubleshooting electrical devices, circuits, Basic PLC fundamentals, as well as be capable of reading blueprints and schematics.
  • Have the knowledge of predictive/preventative proactive maintenance and the knowledge in LOTO, Fall Protection, and Confined Space practices.

Physical Requirements

  • Regularly required to talk or hear.
  • Frequently is required to stand (sometimes for extended periods); walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms, and lift up to 35 pounds.
  • The team member is expected to perform repetitive tasks using their hands, and have the ability to climb ladders and/or work in high places.
  • The team member may, at times, sit, bend, stoop; squat, reach overhead or crawl (maybe in confined spaces).

Benefits/Perks

  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Gain Sharing
  • 401k with company match (the US only)
  • Annual Performance Reviews
  • Competitive Salary
  • Disability Plans
  • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Pension plan (Canada only)
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Other Requirements

  • Current and valid state-issued driver’s license

Employer’s Statement

Morgan Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company does not discriminate in hiring or employment based on race, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, ancestry, veteran status, or any other status that is protected by law.

To apply for this job please visit careers.jbpoindexter.com.

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