Maintenance Technician - Rejuvenation

We are a fast-paced manufacturing facility and distribution center. We employ around 120 diverse and talented associates in warehousing, production planning, assembly, finishing and packaging of high-quality lighting fixtures and house parts. The Nicolai team is responsible for the manufacturing and shipping of Rejuvenation configured lighting and hardware products.

Performs maintenance and repair to factory and warehouse systems and equipment.

• Perform routine and periodic maintenance of machines and equipment throughout the facility.
• Works with production engineer and facilities manager to trouble shoot maintenance issues.
• Maintain production equipment, perform preventative maintenance and rebuild/repair.
• Complete daily repairs, maintenance, and functional improvement of manufacturing machinery.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks on a wide range of production equipment.
• Diagnose operating issues of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
  • Production painting systems including paint delivery, airflow controls, tooling and oven curing.
  • Rotary polishing and brushing machines.
  • Chemical finishing systems including water treatment.
• Assist with fabrication of mechanical parts and equipment relocation.
• Ensure facility and campus grounds are safe and well maintained.
• Document information related to work assignment, tasks, and departmental procedures.
• Follow all safety procedures, rules, and regulations; includes wearing all proper PPE, following LOTO procedures.
• Monitor maintenance parts and supply inventory. Communicate needs to facilities manager.
• Assist with collection, handling, and disposal of hazardous waste and non-hazardous waste in accordance with local, state and federal regulations.
• Conduct regular inspections of hazardous waste storage areas and work sites to identify and address potential safety hazards. Attends waste management related training.

• Five or more years of experience with a combination of the following skills;
  • General mechanical ability and demonstrated knowledge of mechanical systems.
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex electrical and mechanical systems.
  • Basic knowledge of industrial electricity.
  • Ability to read and understand blueprints and related specifications and codes on written materials.
  • Understanding of plumbing, and HVAC.
  • Welding and metal fabrication.
• Prior experience with pumps and water/wastewater treatment systems preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to safely use basic hand and power tools, and forklift.
• General knowledge of industrial machinery.
• Demonstrated mechanical ability and knowledge of mechanical repair practices.
• Ability to troubleshoot a wide range of electro‑mechanical systems.
• Experience with equipment such as air compressors, boilers, and HVAC units.
• Strong, collaborative team player with effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with Programmable Logic Controls.
• Basic shop math.
• Proficient in mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic blueprint and schematic reading.
• Knowledge of hazardous waste regulations, including Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.
• Knowledge of hazardous waste handling and disposal requirements.
• Any combination of experience, education and training which provides the equivalent scope of knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the essential job duties.

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is required to constantly stand, walk, bend, climb, talk and hear. The associate must be able to frequently move, lift or carry heavy objects or materials up to 50 pounds, intermittently up to 75 lbs. Specific visual abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and colour vision.
• Must be able to climb and perform work from ladders.
• May be required to handle chemicals (PPE provided as needed).

Work is regularly performed in a manufacturing setting. There may be exposure to flying particles and airborne particles, chemicals, fumes, flammable materials, dirt, grease, and electrical equipment (Personal Protective Equipment provided). Will work near moving…