Maintenance Technician

Description

Opened: 4/22/26 Closed: When filled

MERRICK has served the belt scale and feeder industry since 1908 and as the inventor of dynamic weighing and weigh feeding, has developed a reputation for designing and manufacturing high quality material handling products that are reliable, provide repeatable results, and are extremely accurate.

MERRICK enjoys one of the best-known brand names in the industry with equipment installed all over the world. Our wide selection of quality weighing systems allows us to handle a variety of dry bulk materials and applications ranging from cement to food products, power generation, mining, pharmaceuticals, steel, plastics, paper, chemicals, building materials and even wastewater treatment.

We offer competitive wages and have excellent benefits including Medical, Dental and Vision, Flexible and/or Dependent Care Spending Accounts, LegalShield/IDShield, 401k Plan, paid time for Sick, Vacation and 9 paid Holidays. The Company provides Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Short-term and Long-Term Disability benefits for all full-time employees.

Information

THIS APPLICATION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT but merely is intended to provide information necessary to evaluate suitability for employment. Tannehill International Industries (TII) is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. TII is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a medical condition or disability, please contact Human Resources at 850-265-3611 or jcartrett@merrick-inc.com to let us know the nature of your request.

SUMMARY

Oversees and coordinates activities of workers engaged in maintaining and repairing physical structures of buildings and maintaining grounds.  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1.  Knowledge of industrial/commercial mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, plumbing, construction, automotive and HVAC systems, as well as janitorial or grounds keeping duties.
2.  Skills to make adjustments and/or repairs to the above systems, or in the case where construction or repairs require a specialist, direct the work to be done.
3.  Ability to troubleshoot systems and make repairs. 
4. Ability to guide employees in maintenance repairs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs or directs others, including external 3rd parties, in maintaining the facility’s mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, plumbing, automotive and HVAC systems.
• Maintains or directs others in maintaining company buildings, vehicles and grounds.
• Installs / sets up new equipment and conducts routine maintenance.
• Performs or oversees performance of preventative maintenance on all facility equipment and vehicles.
• Requisitions tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Inspects completed work for conformance to blueprints, specifications, and standards.
• Studies production schedules and estimates worker hour requirements for completion of job assignment.
• Interprets company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations.
• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to support production schedules.
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of work crew.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists workers in solving work problems.
• Confers with Maintenance Manager to coordinate maintenance activities.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
• Functions in a workplace of dignity and respect for all.
• Functions as a team member and to get along with others.
• Honors EEO guidelines and principles.
• Reports for work on time as scheduled and ready to perform.
• Performs other similar or related duties as assigned, or as necessary, to accomplish the department's objectives in an effective manner.

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Accountable for all concerns within their scope of work and has the absolute responsibility to remedy, report and/or communicate any issue to managers, supervisors, safety or environmental managers as appropriate.
• Follows all safe work practices, watches out for fellow workers, and keeps their work area clean. 
• Ensures area remains compliant regarding hazardous waste, non-hazardous waste and universal waste.
• The following personal protection equipment is required and must be worn while working in the manufacturing facility or customers’ facilities: 

1. Company approved safety glasses or goggles
2. Company approved steel ESD toe shoes.
3. Appropriate hand protection.
4. Ear protection in designated areas.
5. Appropriate clothing.
6. Other safety equipment as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: One year certificate from a college or technical school, and three to five years related experience and/or training. Must have a heavy emphasis on mechanical and electrical training such as machine shop, and electrical/electronic repair.
• LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and advanced blueprint reading required. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  
• MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE SKILLS: None.
• EQUIPMENT: Overhead and jib cranes, forklift, weld machines, electrical testers, vacuum gauges, power and hand tools.
• CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: None required.

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly (67-100%) required to pull and push; use hands to finger handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is frequently (34-66%) required to stand; walk; hear and listen; overhead reach; rotate torso; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee is occasionally (1-33%) required to be cramped or in a confined space; and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee may travel by car, plane (coach), train, etc., to reach customer destinations.

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WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to chemicals, oils or grease, fumes, airborne particles, vibration and risk of electrical shock.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to cold or hot, humid conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and will require the employee to wear hearing protection.
• On the occasion when the employee visits a customer site the employee may be exposed to areas that require additional personal safety equipment such as hard hat, hearing protection and respiratory protection.