Maintenance Technician at Phoenix Manufacturing, Inc.

Managed as part the Riverbend Industries portfolio, Phoenix Manufacturing, Inc (“PMI”) designs, markets, sales, and manufactures various high-efficiency residential and industrial evaporative cooler systems under the Frigiking®, Aerocool®, and Ecokool® brands. For fifty years, PMI has been providing quality cooling solutions and exceptional customer service to customers across the western United States and beyond. 

Riverbend Industries Inc. (“RBI”) is a private family-owned portfolio holding company headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The portfolio is primarily comprised of several small, independently operated, previously family-run businesses in the light manufacturing and distribution sectors. The portfolio is a long-term holder of its investments and plans to grow both organically and through acquisitions into the foreseeable future.

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join our team in a dynamic manufacturing environment focused on the production of evaporative coolers. This role is responsible for troubleshooting and resolving complex issues related to manufacturing equipment, assessing the scope of necessary repairs, and participating in both the maintenance and repair of machinery. The Maintenance Technician will also assist with the installation and removal of commercial or industrial equipment within a manufacturing environment. Additionally, this position will support training efforts to ensure adherence to standard operating procedures and proper safety protocols.

The Maintenance Technician will have several Roles and Responsibilities including, but not limited to the following:

• Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment and systems failures, identify appropriate solutions, and repair equipment as needed. 
• Assist in the installation, setup, and removal of manufacturing equipment as needed.
•  Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on machinery, tools, and production equipment. 
• Machinery maintenance includes all mechanical and electrical systems.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, Press Brake, Brake Press, CNC, welding, and other sheet metal fabrication machines. 
• Possess the ability to reference equipment prints, schematics, diagrams, or other resource materials to ensure proper inspection, repair, and use of equipment.
• Work from maintenance work orders, communicate with the order originator and makes necessary repairs in a safe, acceptable, and timely manner.
• Experience with electrical systems; AC & DC as well as three-phase wiring.
• Requires general knowledge and ability to perform factory and grounds maintenance to include plumbing, gas, water, electrical, and structural.
• Respond promptly to production downtime or equipment malfunction calls and take corrective actions.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to identify and resolve root causes of equipment failures.
• Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests.
• Must perform all work in accordance with safety procedures.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and internal safety standards. 
• Visually/Mechanically inspect equipment for proper operation.
• Maintain a clean work environment.
• Assist in other areas of need based on Supervisor/Manager discretion.

This is a guideline to help you evaluate the position additional duties as required.

Education, Experience & Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five years of related experience in Maintenance and/or Facilities.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, and equipment manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; follow written and/or verbal orders. Effective interpersonal skills.  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and guidance, exercising discretion and independent judgment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software products and conferencing software.
• Understanding of and the ability to use continuous improvement tools, i.e., Kaizen, 5S.
• Experience working with large presses is desired.
• The ability and desire to work overtime is required.
• Regularly lift and/or move objects 20-25 lbs.; occasionally lift and/or move objects that weigh up to 50 lbs. 
• Able to withstand temperatures in an evaporative cooled warehouse environment.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty efficiently, safely and in an acceptable manner.

Physical Conditions

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.

Work Environment

The work environment described here is 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 is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and risk of electrical shock. The employee is frequently exposed to vibration, and the noise level is usually moderate. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. 

This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. This position description is not all inclusive.

PMI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 

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