Maintenance Specialist
Montevideo, MN
Maintenance Specialist
Issues, tracks, inspects, cleans, and stores tools and equipment, supports repairs and inventory control, and follows safety and PPE requirements. Requires 1-2 years of related experience, basic mechanical and computer skills, age 18+, and English proficiency.
Description
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Issue, receive, and track tools, equipment, and supplies used by production and maintenance personnel
- Maintain accurate records of tool issuance, returns, and inventory levels using manual or electronic systems
- Inspect tools and equipment for damage, wear, or defects; remove unsafe tools from service
- Clean, organize, label, and store tools in designated locations to maintain an orderly tool crib
- Ensure tools and equipment are readily available to support efficient production and maintenance operations
- Coordinate tool repair, calibration, replacement, or replenishment as needed
- Monitor inventory levels and notify supervision of shortages, damaged tools, or ordering needs
- Enforce tool control, accountability, and sign-out procedures
- Listens for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunction, and discusses machine operation variations with supervisors or other maintenance workers to diagnose problem or repair machine.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized tool crib area in compliance with safety standards
- Assist employees in identifying correct tools and equipment for tasks
- Follow all safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements
- Support continuous improvement, cost control, and loss prevention efforts
- Perform other tasks as assigned by management
- Adhere to all rules and regulations, at all times
- Meet or exceed company safety standards
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma preferred
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
- Be able to read, write, and speak English
- Working knowledge of basic mechanical systems, hand tools, and power tools.
- Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in maintenance, manufacturing, industrial, or related environment
- Repair work experience.
- Basic computer skills for maintenance documentation and inventory tracking.
- Excellent customer service and negotiation skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and equipment care
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team