Maintenance Technician L3 1st Shift

Job Description Diagnose and repair all electrical and mechanical problems in assigned area and to have the flexibility to help in other areas of the plant when required. Position may require the scheduling of job orders. Other duties assigned by department manager as needed. Must successfully acquire a Forklift Operation Certificate through a training course. Must be willing to travel to other locations as necessary, by various modes of transportation including air. Responsibilities SUMMARY OF POSITION Diagnose and repair all electrical and mechanical problems in assigned area and to have the flexibility to help in other areas of the plant when required. Position may require the scheduling of job orders. Other duties assigned by department manager as needed. Must successfully acquire a Forklift Operation Certificate through a training course. Must be willing to travel to other locations as necessary, by various modes of transportation including air. Pella Corporation Requirements Pass drug screen. Pass physical assessment. Tobacco free workplace. High school diploma or equivalency. Pass pre-employment tests. Work in a team environment with the ability to communicate in a concise, polite and respectful manner. WORKING ENVIRONMENT Noise level requires hearing protection in designated areas. Safety glasses and other personal protective equipment as required. Seasonal high temperatures and humidity. High paced work. May require frequent handling of glass and other product materials. May have frequent handling of power tools. Probable clothing spoilage due to nature of work. Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities Diagnose and repair all electrical and mechanical problems in assigned area. Schedule job orders. Comply with safety, quality, and production requirements and procedures. Regular/dependable attendance required. Flexibility of work hours including overtime to get production back in operation. Able to work with and around moving equipment. Work with ladders and verti-lifts. Must maintain a PIV license. Additional Responsibilities Ability to rotate to other positions as needed. Perform Total Productive Maintenance duties. Learns and performs repetitive job tasks. Other duties may be assigned by department manager. Qualifications EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE High School Diploma or GED preferred. Manufacturing-related experience is preferred. Job specific experience preferred. Skills & Talent Detailed knowledge of area and equipment required. Ability to work with minimal supervision. Ability to work with internal customers. Read and interpret blueprints and maintenance instructions. Read and interpret documents, safety rules, and procedure manuals. Excellent written communication skills. Computer skills. Electrical Skills (110V – 480V); troubleshooting, installation, PLC’s. Welding, Motor Controls and Pneumatics/Hydraulics. Knowledge of basic electricity, PLC’s, Welding, Motor Controls and Pneumatics/Hydraulics. Organizational skills. Safety awareness. Quality awareness. Accuracy and attention to detail. Decision making/problem solving skills. Time management skills. Physical Skills & Requirements Lift up to 100 lbs. at waist level on an occasional basis and up to 40 lbs. at shoulder level when handling products. Push or pull with up to 100 lbs. of force on an occasional basis when moving products. Generate up to 100 lbs. of grip strength on an occasional basis with each hand while handling products. Generate up to 20 lbs. of pinch strength on an occasional basis with each hand while handling products. Display average coordination with each hand on a continuous basis while performing job tasks. Perform elevated work on an occasional basis when handling products. Stoop, kneel or squat on an occasional basis when handling products. Reach forward and to the side on a frequent basis when handling products. Stand and walk on a continuous basis during the course of each shift. This job requires the use of close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth vision. Able to perform repetitive tasks up to 10 hours per day.

Created: 2025-08-16