Maintenance Technician - Weekend

IEA•Kenosha, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

A Maintenance Technician troubleshoots issues, performs repairs, and completes preventive maintenance for production equipment, building systems, and grounds. The role receives specific assignments under general supervision and is expected to resolve most problems independently or with some supervisory assistance. The technician is expected to practice and adhere to the Company’s Six Sigma principles. The position trains on first shift, Monday through Friday, for three to four weeks. After training, the schedule is Friday through Sunday, 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Employees work 36 hours and are paid for 40 hours, with a $2.00-per-hour weekend premium. The work takes place in a metal fabrication and assembly shop and indoor and outdoor storage areas. Work may involve exposure to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, moving mechanical equipment including overhead cranes, sharp or heavy materials, and inclement weather. Personal protective equipment may be required, including safety glasses, gloves, safety shoes, and other equipment as needed. The role requires physical activity including lifting, carrying, standing, sitting, walking, climbing, crouching, stooping, squatting, and twisting. Work may be performed at heights up to 30 feet using a lift device or ladder with fall protection, and may require working from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs. The maximum lifting requirements are 100 pounds infrequently, 50 pounds occasionally, and 25 pounds frequently. Moving items over 100 pounds requires assistance.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Related technical training at the high school level or beyond.
Three or more years of maintenance or related experience is desirable.
Strong mechanical knowledge.
Ability to work with little to no supervision.
Good attendance.
Ability to safely and proficiently use hand and power shop tools.
Ability to perform the stated physical demands, including lifting and working at heights.
Must pass a pre-employment background, drug, and work screen.
Forklift operator certification and a driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Arc flash training.
Competence troubleshooting variable frequency drives (VFDs).
Knowledge of and ability to troubleshoot CNC machines.
Turret press repair experience.
Press brake operation and repair experience.
Laser operation or repair experience.
Basic knowledge of air compressor repair.
Knowledge of hoist operation, inspection, and repair.
Knowledge of HVAC systems.
Other certifications or equivalent experience.
Tooling experience.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
Perform electrical wiring and troubleshoot existing wiring, including 480V and 240V, three-phase and single-phase systems.
Repair and install plumbing, including black pipe threading, copper pipe sweating, and PVC.
Install and repair hydraulic and pneumatic pumps.
Complete basic machinery repairs and maintain CNC-operated machines.
Fix lighting, water problems, and other building maintenance issues.
Assist Manufacturing Engineering with equipment and tooling development and utility rearrangement projects.
Perform basic cleaning duties before or after assigned work as required.
Read and interpret drawings, diagrams, blueprints, specifications, work orders, and reports.
Follow lockout/tagout procedures.
Fabricate or modify parts using shop equipment.
Work flexible hours or shifts as required.