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

Welser Profile North America • Valley City, OH

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About The Position

The Maintenance Technician supports tooling systems in the Raft Department, where complex tooling assemblies determine the shape and quality of the profiles produced. This hands-on role keeps rafts, tooling, and related equipment safe, reliable, and production-ready through troubleshooting, repairs, fabrication, and preventive maintenance. The position also involves communicating with operators, set-up personnel, and other team members and following required safety procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2–5 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.
• Ability to operate machines and equipment safely and efficiently.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Repair, maintain, install, and troubleshoot rafts, tooling, and related equipment.
• Assist with troubleshooting equipment systems that include mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components.
• Assist with disassembly and assembly of 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.
• Weld, cut, and grind to repair or modify rafts, tooling, and related equipment.
• Install and align rafts, tooling, and associated equipment.
• Repair raft assemblies, gearboxes, bearings, and related equipment as needed.
• Perform preventive maintenance activities and complete work orders as directed.
• Follow Lock Out, Tag Out (LOTO) and other safety procedures.
• Follow proper procedures when pulling parts from stores.
• Communicate positively and provide instruction to operators, set-up 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
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Exercise facility reimbursement
• Structured training pathways, cross-training, continuous improvement initiatives, and other learning and development opportunities

What This Job Offers

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