Maintenance Technician: Collins Bus

Summary

Title: Maintenance Technician: Collins Bus

Location

City, State: South Hutchinson, Kansas

Description

Forest River, Inc., the Nation’s largest manufacturer of Recreational Vehicles, Cargo Trailers, Transit Buses and Boats has an immediate opening.

Role:

Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair plant equipment and machinery. Perform various aspects of building maintenance, machinery maintenance and record keeping. Maintain and repair equipment, building and ground, including vehicles, fabrication, general production tools, equipment and electrical power used to run that equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Understand and carry out oral and written directions
Close attention to detail
Function with a minimal amount of supervision or no supervision.
Set work priorities to meet production goals as scheduled per assigned department.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those in contact on a day-to-day basis.
Meet minimum standards of safety and environmental control throughout the department.
Meet minimum standards of housekeeping per assigned department.
Run air and power hand tools in performing assigned repairs.
Keep maintenance and tool records current.
Follow all safety and environmental requirements.
Troubleshoot and correct mechanical and electrical problems.
Be knowledgeable of all equipment used in the business of bus production.
Perform all maintenance and repair of production equipment and buildings.
Estimate material needs for projects and repairs.
Fabricate or assemble production equipment as required.
In charge of maintenance in the absence of the Facilities Manager.

Be compliant with all the rules of conduct and attendance per the company handbook.
Other duties and responsibilities as required.
Ensure that hazardous waste that is handled is placed into the proper container(s).
Maintains all satellite and storage containers in a closed position unless adding or removing waste.
Familiar with Hazardous Waste Contingency Plan.
Knows spill response procedures and evacuation routes.
Keep safety records current.

Emergency coordinator for facility in the absence of other emergency coordinators
Supervise or lead special assignment crews or personnel as required.

Qualifications/Training:

Ability to read, write, comprehend, and verbally communicate simple instructions, short correspondence and memos in English.
Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, blueprints, assembly drawing, schematics and other written or verbal instructions presented in English.
Ability to read English and Metric tape measures and use measuring devices.
Ability to perform all operations within acceptable quality and time standards.
Ability to recognize quality expected and be able to reproduce it.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.
Must possess at least a Class C driver’s license.
Must be knowledgeable and use proper safety requirements and dictate in a variety of jobs.
Must have technical knowledge of electricity.
Must have general knowledge of air and hydraulic systems.
Must have general knowledge of OSHA and EPA standards.
Possess or receive training for handling hazardous materials and wastes.

Must maintain a positive rating as described in the training/qualification evaluation record as a Master, “A”, or “B” Maintenance Technician.

Must have general knowledge of OSHA and EPA standards.
Be trained in Hazardous Materials Handling Operations with an annual refresher course.
Hazardous waste training shall be provided to employee within six months of the date the employee filled this position and a review of this training provided every 12 months thereafter. Employee shall be supervised until training is complete. This training will consist of at least 30 minutes of classroom instruction and additional on the job training as needed.

Annual training will include familiarization with roles as outlined in Hazardous Waste Contingency Plan

Must be knowledgeable of all the safety and environmental requirements of all jobs in the facility.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Performs jobs on ladders and scaffolds. The employee is required to sit and talk and hear. Other physical requirements include:

Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs without assistance.
Ability to work from various squatting, kneeling or bending positions.
Ability to work with arms above head.
Ability to work in close quarters and off of ladders or scaffolding.
Capable of a large amount of walking.
Ability to safely use specified hand, air, power tools, and machinery including respirators.
Ability to operate and understand the operation of all protective safety equipment in the area.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
May be required to handle and dispose of hazardous waste.
Ability to work in noisy and dusty conditions.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Experience:

Previous experience in maintenance, safety, environmental issues and production is helpful.

Personal Protective Equipment Recommended and/or Required:

Safety glasses.
Face shields.

Earplugs.
Work gloves.

Safety-toed shoes.
Protective disposable suit when necessary.
Respirator when required for hazardous materials.

Forest River offers a stable work environment that is fast paced. Our employees enjoy a highly competitive Wage and Benefit Package. We are looking for dedicated individuals with experience in the Industry as well as other Manufacturing Processes.

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