Facility Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift - Paul Reed Smith Guitars

Description of the Facility Maintenance Technician-1st Shift:  The successful candidate can perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment and building systems within our plant. Candidate will have a strong mechanical and electrical background and able to diagnose and repair electrical circuits and controls. Position is Mon.-Fri. from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities’ of  the Facility Maintenance Technician 1st Shift (include and other duties may be assigned) 

• Areas of specialization may include one or more of the following: electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, vacuum, hydraulics, refrigeration and machine tool rebuilding
• Running conduit, 120, 240 and 480 - 3 phase electricity experience
• Able to demonstrate knowledge of power equipment such as saws, drill guns, etc
• Assist in daily operation of plant including HVAC, plumbing, central cooling, compressed air, dust collectors, and other machinery
• Perform carpentry work and able to construct work benches, tables, shelving units, racks and minor aspects of carpentry
• Execute preventive and reactive maintenance and update logs as necessary
• Able to research, source and install new equipment or machines needed for production or maintenance support
• Interface with Production Manufacturing to ensure internal customer needs are met
• General maintenance repairs of office and building
• Monitor machines to ensure highest level of safety compliance. Able to demonstrate safety procedures such as Lockout Tagout, Confined Space, Ariel Lift Training, etc
• Able to interpret schematics, manuals, diagrams and equipment specifications
• Cross training and serving as backup for other maintenance technicians

Requirements & Work Environment for the Facility Maintenance Technician 1st Shift: 

• Mechanical Aptitude
• Strong customer service ability, able to communicate with co-workers and management
• Dependable and able to manage time and projects efficiently
• Able to manage multiple projects at once while prioritizing working assignments
• Strong safety awareness to ensure a safe and healthy workplace
• Must have a valid clean drivers license
• Able to work overtime on occasion
• Able to life/move up to 100 lbs.
• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and vibration
• Close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust and focus

Education and/or Experience for the Facility Maintenance Technician 2nd Shift:  High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

• Minimum (3) years experience in maintenance, repair & preventative maintenance.   
• Minimum (4) years of electrical experience. (Journeyman preferred but not required)
• Experience with carpentry 
• Facility maintenance or manufacturing maintenance experience is preferred
• Troubleshooting experience
• Basic computer skills for word processing, email and spreadsheets

Pay Range Facility Maintenance Technician 1st Shift 

• Range commensurate upon experience - $20-$25/hr.

Benefits at PRS Guitars:

• Competitive wages
• Medical Coverage (3 Plan Options)
• Dental Coverage (2 Plan Options)
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid short term disability insurance
• Company Paid long term disability insurance
• Voluntary life insurance for the employee, spouse and children
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Savings Accounts
• 401K Plan WITH a company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee guitars and discounts on PRS gear and apparel
• We like to have FUN! Parties, Ping Pong, Art Shows, Onsite Yoga & other wellness activities, Game Nights, Movie Nights, Employee Band Concerts are just a few examples of our Fun Calendar!

About Paul Reed Smith Guitars:  Located in Stevensville, Maryland, Paul Reed Smith Guitars is one of the world's premier guitar and amplifier manufacturers. Since our humble beginnings in 1985, PRS Guitars has always strived to create the highest quality instruments possible. Guitar and amplifier building are very personal things here, as most of us are dedicated players, refining our craft as builders, musicians, and artists of all kinds. Our deep commitment to the craft and our culture of quality are what drives PRS in the workplace and the marketplace. 

We are a unique bunch with passion, deeply rooted culture, and ever maturing understanding of the instrument, so if you are looking for an exciting career opportunity within a fast-paced and dynamic organization, PRS could be a great fit for you. Being located on Kent Island gives us the best of both worlds within Maryland.