MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

## Description

We are looking for a **Maintenance Technician** in Alton, IL. This position is a 1st shift position.

Maintenance Technicians are responsible for installation and repair of machines (predominantly CNC) in the fabrication facilities. The Maintenance Technician will perform preventative and reactive maintenance on all production equipment and will be expected to maintain a timely schedule as well as address emergency maintenance needs.

**Essential Functions:**

• Maintains and repairs machinery by using Preventative Maintenance work orders, daily check lists and calls for immediate repairs. This includes all Cope facilities
• Troubleshoots, inspects and diagnoses problems and corrects as necessary
• Installs new power requirements for machinery and replaces broken power receptacles
• Builds new storage racks for corporate location and all branches
• Possess the working knowledge of mechanical/electrical machine practices with the ability to read parts manuals, electrical and mechanical schematics, assembly instructions and troubleshooting guides
• Knowledge of machine design and operation and a familiarity with operating and setting up CNC equipment and assist with installation of new machinery
• Records maintenance and repair work performed

Ideal candidate profile

• Self-motivated and a hard worker
• Knowledgeable in various maintenance topics including but not limited to electricity, plumbing, mechanics, hydraulics, HVAC, pumps, etc.
• Willing to travel for brief periods of time
• Familiarity with CNC machines
• 3 Phase experience

**Why you should apply:**

• Competitive benefit package (Group Health & Dental and Vision Insurance)
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Substantial paid holiday schedule
• Immediate time-off earnings

Interested in learning more about our benefits? Click [here](https://www.copeplastics.com/cope-plastics-benefits/)
## Qualifications
**Education:** **Requires a high school education or GED** plus additional specialized training in electrical and welding trades. 2 years of Vocational/Technical School preferred
**Experience:** Requires a minimum of two to three (2-3) years of experience in machinery maintenance, electricity and plumbing

**Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids**

• Forklift, hand tools, welder, grinders, electrical and plumbing equipment, measuring devices
• **License(s)/Certification(s) Required:**
• Forklift License