Maintenance & Safety Technician

ABOUT CIMARRON TRAILERS

Cimarron Trailers, headquartered in Chickasha, Oklahoma with operations in Manhattan, Kansas, is a leading American manufacturer of premium livestock, horse, and utility trailers. Built on a foundation of quality craftsmanship and customer trust, Cimarron has earned a reputation across the country for durable, innovative trailers that working ranchers and equine enthusiasts depend on.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Maintenance & Safety Technician is responsible for keeping Cimarron's vehicles, equipment, machinery, tools, and facilities in safe, reliable working order while supporting the company's overall safety program. This role performs hands-on repairs and preventive maintenance to minimize production downtime, follows up on safety inspection findings, and helps ensure the shop and facility remain compliant with OSHA standards. The Maintenance & Safety Technician plays a key role in maintaining a clean, safe work environment for all employees.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide maintenance support and repairs on all vehicles, equipment, machinery, tools, and facilities owned by Cimarron.
• Perform maintenance and repairs promptly to avoid production interruptions.
• Follow up on Safety Inspections, ensuring all identified repairs are completed in a timely manner, with documentation submitted promptly.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Ensure all employees are compliant with PPE policies and procedures.
• Ensure all employees are utilizing approved equipment.
• Remove all home-made and unsafe equipment from the shop.
• Inspect fire extinguishers monthly.
• Ensure the buildings are OSHA compliant regarding exits, walkways, door markings, lighting, and general housekeeping to provide a safe environment.
• Complete incident reports for all near misses, injuries, and damage to property.
• Regular attendance is crucial for this position.
• This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to periodic or random fitness-for-duty exams and/or drug or alcohol screenings.
• Perform additional tasks as requested, directed, or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Welding experience is a plus.
• Previous maintenance and safety experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read a tape measure to 1/16-inch increments.
• Proficient in using welding and various cutting equipment.
• Knowledge of industrial wiring (120V, 240V, 480V, 600V, 24V DC).
• Familiarity with auto mechanics, electrical motors, relays, and terminal blocks.
• Skilled in working with plumbing, air, water, and gas lines.
• Capable of repairing or rebuilding pneumatic and electric hand tools.
• Understanding of basic heating and air conditioning systems.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with both individual and cross-functional teams.
• Self-motivated, organized, and capable of working independently.
• Skilled in managing multiple tasks or priorities and adapting to changing situations.
• Ability to maintain a consistent work schedule to ensure production flow.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• None.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to stand and move around the facility for prolonged periods.
• Ability to stoop, bend, twist, squat, and kneel throughout the day.
• Frequent use of hands and arms for gripping, twisting, squeezing, and operating tools (welding guns, plasma torches, pneumatic and electric hand tools, etc.).
• Frequent lifting of up to 25 lbs. with occasional lifting of items up to 50 lbs. individually. Any item over 50 lbs. requires team lifting.
• Ability to safely handle the necessary tools required to perform essential job functions.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

• Safety glasses (required at all times).
• Safety shoes (required at all times).
• Welding hood (as needed).
• Hearing protection.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Combination of typical non-air-conditioned plant and outdoor environments.
• Exposure to various weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold, as work involves moving between indoor and outdoor spaces.
• Exposure to loud noise, requiring hearing protection.
• Exposure to smoke and fumes from welding operations.

WHO THRIVES IN THIS ROLE

This position is ideal for a hands-on, safety-minded technician who takes pride in keeping equipment running and the shop floor safe. You're comfortable moving between welding repairs, electrical troubleshooting, and general facility upkeep, and you don't let a fix wait when it could interrupt production. You hold yourself and others accountable to PPE and safety standards, and you're the kind of person who notices a hazard before it becomes an incident.