Technical Machine Specialist 1 - IL

Republic National Ind • Mendota Township, IL

9d • $18 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Republic Elite is a market leader in the multifamily interiors space and maintains its leadership position by delivering turnkey solutions that fulfill the ever-evolving expectations of community living. Each of our team members represents the best talent within their discipline, bringing a unique point of view to the table. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive workforce. We come from a multitude of backgrounds, and we value a variety of ideas and perspectives. As manufacturers, estimators, installers, interior designers, brand strategists, information management experts, accountants, marketers, human resource professionals, and more, we are committed to Republic Elite’s vision of manufacturing and installing superior budget friendly cabinets and countertops for our multifamily clients and communities across the USA. Under direction of the Production Supervisor, the Technical Machine Specialist will follow all established procedures and policies while providing technical operations support to the machine operators responsible for Thermal Foil Line.

Requirements

• Able to demonstrate a clean & organized work environment.
• Strong Electrical & Mechanical aptitude
• Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Self-direction and initiative
• Ability to read and understand line diagrams and schematics.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to identify issues and to determine repairs that are needed.
• Strong leadership skills
• Proficient in PLC's & HMI's

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with Team members, including maintenance personnel regarding recurring problems and needs for repair.
• Responsible for performing job functions in a manner that promotes a safe work environment, including compliance with proper PPE and all other Plant safety policies and practices.
• Monitor equipment for abnormalities, solving minor problems without assistance and eliminating potential threats to production.
• Ability to accurately troubleshoot and address root cause of quality defects and machine downtime.
• Process all necessary repairs and upkeep of all machinery and mechanical systems.
• Provide appropriate feedback to Operators, Team Leads, Maintenance, Supervisors and Managers
• Attend vendor training and working with outside technicians to learn proper methods and techniques.
• Train and mentor Machine Operators on proper setup and operational process.
• Collaborate with Maintenance and Production personnel in projects and/or rebuilds.
• Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs, as necessary.
• Inspect, operate, or test machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
• Plan and lay out repair work, using diagrams, drawings, blueprints, maintenance manuals, or schematic diagrams.
• Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements, using rules, calipers, micrometers, or other measuring instruments.
• Inspect mechanical equipment to locate damage, defects, or wear.
• Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning.
• Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Test fluids to identify contamination or other problems.
• Leads 5S and continuous improvement initiatives on the production floor and ensure improvements are being sustained.
• Participate in the 5S audits, provide training and mentoring to machine operators about Standard Work, Visual Management, 5S, etc.
• Support efforts by all team members to continuously improve equipment performance
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Retirement plan (Traditional 401k and Roth 401k) with company match
• Employer paid Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Employer paid Long-Term Disability
• Paid time off (including vacation and sick leave in accordance with applicable state and local laws)
• Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed