Maintenance Technician

Solenis•Watertown, WI

21h•$58,030 - $96,710

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: The purpose of this position is to lend support to other Maintenance Mechanics, Electricians, and Maintenance Supervisors in the repair and maintenance of all company capital assets, as well as the fabrication and installation of new capital assets.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
3+ years of experience in a maintenance manufacturing role.
Must be able to lift and stack various weights up to 55 pounds repeatedly. Heavier lifting with lift assists is possible.
Ability to stand for periods of up to 4 hours at a time.
Ability to perform repetitive bending and stretching on a daily basis.
Must be able to do physical work as it relates to the Maintenance/engineering needs of the production facility. Also works in an office environment and be able to sit for long periods of time.
The wearing of contact lenses is prohibited on the factory floor.
Organizational Skills: Must be able to take and follow directions.
Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written skills.
Problem-Solving: High degree of analysis, problem-solving, and creativity.
Technical Skills: Must be able to solve mathematical problems at the high school level. Must also have some basic hand tool skills.
Honesty/Integrity: Acts with integrity. Is trusted and seen as a direct, truthful individual. Can present truth in an appropriate and helpful manner. Keeps confidence, admits mistakes; doesn’t misinterpret him/herself for personal gain. Stands up for convictions and values and makes difficult decisions.
Action Oriented: Enjoys working hard; is action-oriented and full of energy for the things he/she sees as challenging; not fearful of acting with minimal planning; seizes more opportunities than others.
Teamwork: Strives for win/win solutions; co-operates with co-workers to achieve goals; provides support and encouragement to co-workers; brings substantive conflicts and disagreements into the open and attempts to resolve them collaboratively.
Peer Relationships: Can solve problems with peers with a minimum of noise, is seen as a team player, and is cooperative. Easily gains the trust and support of peers and can be candid with peers.
Creativity: Comes up with a lot of new and unique ideas; easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions; tends to be seen as original and value-added in brainstorming settings.
Dealing with Ambiguity: Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; isn’t upset when things are up in the air; doesn’t have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty.
Developing Direct Reports and Others: Provides challenging and stretching tasks and assignments; holds frequent development discussions; is aware of each person’s career goals; contrasts compelling development plans and executes them; pushes people to accept developmental moves; will take on those who need help and further development; cooperates with the developmental system in the organization; is a people builder.
Drive for Results: Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.
Planning: Accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks and projects; sets objectives and goals; breaks down work into the process steps; develops schedules and task/people assignments; anticipates and adjusts for problems and roadblocks; measures performance against goals; evaluates results.

Nice To Haves

High Level of Mechanical aptitude (motors, gears, bearings, etc..) preferred.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, diagnose, and/or repair or adjust any equipment used by the company.
Fabrication of parts using metal, plastic, or wood to support the company’s needs.
Monitor and service plant support equipment such as the boiler, waste neutralization, air compressors, or water processing and outside powder silo system. Also, service production equipment as required.
Assist the Plant Engineer in layouts of and purchase of new capital assets.
Assist in snow removal from exit doors, walks, roofs, and docks.
Respond to plant security and safety system needs.
Order parts and accessories.
Perform any reasonable tasks assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor as required.