Maintenance & Facilities Technician at Har-Tru, LLC in Zion, Virginia

Job Description:

Company Overview:

Har-Tru, LLC is a global sports company based in Charlottesville, VA.  It is the world’s leading provider of clay court surfaces, tennis court consultation, court equipment and accessories.  The company strives to help others build and maintain the best courts in the world, leveraging its products, knowledge, and experience to meet the needs of each customer most effectively. Har-Tru is active in the industry as an advocate for the sport and sponsor of tennis related activities. 

Position Summary

Performs all maintenance functions for the company’s manufacturing operation. This includes developing and implementing preventative maintenance measures, developing SOP’s for all equipment maintenance, hands-on maintenance activities, collaborate with contractors and vendors, and promoting an efficient and safe culture throughout the plant.

Examples of Essential Duties

Including the following, other duties may be assigned.

· Hands-on maintenance and repair of plant and equipment. Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues. Equipment includes crushing, screening, dust collectors, packaging equipment, motors, conveyor belts, pneumatics, hydraulics, pumps and gearbox repairs.

· Safety Compliant and knowledge of Lock/Out- Tag/Out procedures, etc.

· Plan and organize all short term and long-term maintenance, minimizing downtime

· Perform and document all scheduled and un-scheduled maintenance activity.

· Maintain spare parts inventory and their locations.

· Ensure all equipment has documented operating procedures and all manuals are kept up to date.

· Weld, cut and assemble metals and other materials with precision to maintain plant equipment and facilities.

· Performs all general building maintenance. Keep the building and grounds in a clean and orderly condition by examining on a regular basis for needed repairs, maintenance, and cleanliness.

· Operating machines as needed (ie.: Wheel loader, forklift, backhoe)

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/Experience

Requires a High School diploma and/or GED, and at least 5 years of experience plus hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment including mechanical, electrical, and equipment maintenance. At least 1 year in welding. Ability to administratively manage and perform preventative maintenance programs. Ability to work second shift and/or weekends when necessary.

Computer skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have a working knowledge of MS Office products including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret assembly guides. Ability to effectively communicate verbally with others.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions and deal with multiple abstract and concrete variables

Travel Requirements

To perform this job successfully an individual must have the means and ability to travel locally based on business need.

Physical Requirements

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 frequently required to talk or hear and to perform medium to heavy work which involves frequently climbing ladders and stairs to inspect, maintain and repair equipment, frequent standing and walking for extended periods of time and the ability to lift 80 pounds. Environmental Hazards: Frequent outdoor exposure to the full range of weather conditions. Requires controlled exposure to dust and loud noise. Requires controlled exposure to dust and loud noise.

Work Environment

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.

Ability to work with frequent exposure to dirty and dusty conditions and extremes in all types of weather, while safely transporting hazardous/non-hazardous materials.

Why you should apply:

If you are looking for a great company to work for with an excellent benefit package to include, paid holidays, PTO, affordable Healthcare plans, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, STD/LTD and 401(k) with Company Match, then you should Join our Winning Team!

*All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.