OH - Maintenance Technician I

Job-ID: 15097; Location(s): Streetsboro, OH 

This position is for our OH plant that opens July 2025. This will be an opportunity to be part of the initial team to set up our 2nd factory in the US and build Viega's brand in the community. It provides an innovative work environment in one of the most sustainable factories in OH. Comprehensive training will be provided in McPherson, KS and Germany (if needed) 6 months prior to plant opening with accommodation cost covered. Local housing and transportation will be provided and covered by company during the training period. Details associated with the relocation package, local housing, and transportation, and/or short-term international travel requirements will be defined in the offer letter based on the role if an offer is extended. 

We also will provide a $3,000 employee referral bonus if you refer a candidate to Viega that gets hired. 

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Performs basic activities for installing, maintaining and repairing machinery, equipment and physical structures, following specifications, blueprints, manuals and schematic drawings, using hand tools, power tools, and measuring and testing instruments.  This is an entry level position and will work on the guidance of supervisors and higher leveled technicians.

JOB DESCRIPTION DETAILS

Preventative Maintenance of Equipment and Machines

• Performs preventative maintenance on building mechanical and manufacturing equipment according to checklists provided by service manuals and scheduled maintenance program, including but not limited to inspecting belts, fluid levels, replacing filters, greasing bearings, seals, etc.
• Maintains equipment serviceability by conducting periodic inspections; completing preventive maintenance requirements; identifying and repairing or replacing faulty parts.
• Installs or assists new equipment; tests equipment to ensure they are running according to manufacturers specifications.

Preventative Maintenance of Building and Plant Systems

• Performs routine preventive maintenance on building and plant systems according to checklists provided by service manuals and scheduled maintenance program.
• Monitors computer controlled plant systems to oversee water and electrical systems, chillers, heating and air conditioning, steam bay, etc.

Troubleshoot and Repair

• Receives work order requests for repairing machines and equipment; works with Supervisor to determine priority and schedule of repairs.
• Operates basic power tools to accomplish fabrication of new or converted equipment and machinery.
• Listens for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunctions, and discusses machine operation variations with supervisors and/or other maintenance workers to diagnose problem in order to repair machine.

• Dismantles defective machines and equipment and installs new or repaired parts, following specifications and blueprints, using precision measuring instruments and hand tools.

Clean Up

• Performs the 6S activities to organize and manage workstations.

Record Keeping

• Confirm hours per work order using SAP Plant Maintenance.

Other

• Attends meetings as required and/or assigned.

• Performs other duties as required and/or assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of computer programs and applications to troubleshoot equipment
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, memos, manuals, blueprints, drawings and schematics
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose facility and machine problems
• Strong troubleshooting skills using test instruments
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize work schedule
• Ability to perform with superior service, reflecting a positive company image while sustaining a positive attitude with those you interact with; always going above and beyond to help others out, regardless of their position or department.
• Ability to adhere to the highest standards of quality while continually performing at the highest possible level.

Education, Certification/License & Work Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years of building and mechanical equipment maintenance and repair experience

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Your contact person:

Kristi Davis  -  Kristi.Davis@viega.us - +1 (620) 798-9010 

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