Equipment Maintenance Technician

Suncast•Batavia, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Suncast Corporation is the leading US-based designer, manufacturer, and distributor of high-quality resin products for the home and industrial markets. A privately held company headquartered in Western Chicago, Illinois, Suncast prides itself on 35 years of innovation and sustainability across a wide range of product categories with materials proudly sourced in the USA. Everything we do is supported by the strength and ingenuity of American workers and we are committed to helping families across the country make the most of their unique spaces. We utilize state-of-the-art machinery and innovative manufacturing techniques to consistently engineer products of the highest possible quality. Our philosophy is to promote from within, and we invest in our employees’ training and development through tuition reimbursement, on-the-job training, apprenticeships and more. We offer a clean manufacturing environment where safety is always job one. Due to continued expansion, Suncast Corporation is hiring experienced Equipment Maintenance Technicians. This position is a long-term growth opportunity for an ambitious, career-minded Equipment Maintenance Technician interested in a career with a major manufacturer of consumer products. The Equipment Maintenance Technician is fully capable in equipment maintenance and is also skilled in related trades such as sheet metal work, welding, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems, electronics, basic pipe fitting and mechanics. He or she is responsible for diagnosing, installing, maintaining and repairing production equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Technical training in two or more trades, such as sheet metal work, welding, electronics, pneumatics and hydraulics.
Five years or more of equipment maintenance experience required.
Requires occasional supervision; workers exercise a moderate amount of independent judgment.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak to managers, supervisors, coworkers, and vendors.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as area, circumference and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram and schedule form.
Basic ability to use PC-based maintenance programs.

Nice To Haves

Ambitious, career-minded
A wide degree of creativity is expected.
This employee must be extremely versatile.

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, and repair production equipment.
Plan maintenance and repair procedures, including power, hydraulics, electric, and electronic control.
Diagnose problems, determine required repairs, and identify necessary equipment, supplies, and skills.
Estimate labor required for assigned repairs.
Requisition or make components for assigned repairs.
Operate machine tools as required to install and repair equipment.
Assist with the development of a preventive maintenance (PM) program.
Suggest PM schedules for equipment and assist with implementing the plan.
Document all work in a neat and legible manner, ensuring documents are kept in accordance with department procedures.
Demonstrate good communication skills with other maintenance technicians and production supervisors.
Plan and install new equipment machinery, wiring, hydraulics, and fixtures.
Perform major equipment repairs using a variety of skills including sheet metal work, welding, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems, electronics, basic pipe fitting, and mechanics.
Instruct one or more helpers and train them to improve their technical skills.
Stay informed of new technology, methods, and materials for this position.
Support and comply with all Suncast safety policies, quality standards, and housekeeping methods at all times.