Maintenance Technician (Raft Department) - 1st Shift (6AM-2PM)

Welser Profile • Liverpool Township, OH

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About The Position

The Maintenance Technician supports tooling systems in the Rafts Department that are central to the roll forming process. Rafts are complex tooling assemblies that determine the shape and quality of produced profiles. This hands-on role involves troubleshooting mechanical issues, performing repairs and preventive maintenance, and using welding and fabrication skills to keep tooling and equipment safe, reliable, and production-ready.

The position performs maintenance, repair, installation, assembly, alignment, fabrication, and troubleshooting work on rafts, tooling, and related equipment. It also includes completing preventive maintenance activities and work orders, following safety and parts procedures, and communicating positively with operators, setup personnel, and team members. The listed shift is 1st shift, 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two to five years of mechanical maintenance experience or a similar skills base.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly.
• Ability to perform extensive walking, standing, bending, climbing, reaching, grasping, and lifting.
• Ability to visually inspect parts and use measuring gauges by hand.
• Ability to operate machines and equipment safely and efficiently.

Nice To Haves

• Certificate of completion from a vocational training center or a degree from a trade school in industrial maintenance, mechanical systems, manufacturing technology, welding, machining, or a related technical field.

Responsibilities

• Carry out repair, maintenance, installation, and troubleshooting work on rafts, tooling, and related equipment.
• Assist in troubleshooting equipment systems with mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components.
• Assist in disassembling and assembling electrical components associated with raft and tooling systems.
• Fabricate welded structures, tooling, fixtures, and spare parts using processing machines and fabrication equipment.
• Assemble rafts, tooling, jigs, and equipment according to drawings, sketches, samples, or instructions.
• Perform welding, cutting, and grinding to repair and modify rafts, tooling, and related equipment.
• Install and align rafts, tooling, and associated equipment.
• Repair existing raft assemblies, gearboxes, bearings, and related equipment as needed.
• Perform preventive maintenance activities and complete work orders as directed.
• Follow proper Lock Out, Tag Out (LOTO) and other safety procedures.
• Follow proper procedures when pulling parts from stores.
• Instruct and communicate positively with operators, setup personnel, and other team members.

Benefits

• Medical insurance plan options.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life, disability, and AD&D insurance.
• Voluntary additional critical illness and accident insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Exercise facility reimbursement.
• Structured training pathways, cross-training, continuous improvement initiatives, and other employee development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED