For 140 years, A.W. Chesterton has been an innovator and a knowledge provider for our industrial partners around the globe. From our ground-breaking split seal technologies, to our cutting-edge packing and lubricant solutions, we are continually focused on new ways to bring solutions to our customers, while also celebrating our own rich history and our unique place in the sealing industry.

Our Operations professionals manage and support the creation of our world-class flow control products in a low-volume, high mix manufacturing environment. These folks are our manufacturing leaders - shop managers, purchasing professionals, production and demand planners, engineers, and quality professionals who value working with other top manufacturing professionals and helping solve complex production problems. In addition to a work environment that promotes learning and promote-from-within opportunities, we understand what matters to our production workers: competitive, market-drive pay, outstanding benefits, and a stable and dependable job place supported by over 140 years of being in business. If you are looking for a place to call home in your next manufacturing role, come and explore all that Chesterton has to offer!

Our benefits offering include:

• “Work Today, get paid tomorrow” - withdraw up to 50% of your earned daily wages the next day after you work rather than waiting for pay day!
• Chesterton Student Loan Repayment Program
• BCBS Medical Coverage
• Delta Dental
• 401K savings plan with a Chesterton contribution
• PTO including vacation sick, time, 11 paid holidays, and paid to time off to volunteer for causes
• Vision insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Short-term disability and long-term disability insurance
• HSA & FSA options to cover additional medical costs
• Parental leave for moms and dads to be
• Hiring referral bonuses (up to $3,000 for select roles)
• A host of other fringe benefits including legal services, pet insurance, Chesterton relief fund for employees in need, and more!

This job can be described as:

At Chesterton, we have a laser focus on our customers. The Maintenance Specialist II is responsible for performing maintenance and conducting routine repairs, improvements and inspections for all equipment, support systems and the facility. The Maintenance Specialist II utilizes various equipment including but not limited to the following; machine shop equipment, hand tools, electrical testing, metal fabrication, carpentry and welding.

Job Model: On-Site

All fully remote positions will require you to travel on site 2-4 times per month depending upon business needs at your own expense.

Hybrid positions will require employees to work both on-site and remote each week under a schedule that has been determined and agreed upon by you and your manager.

On-Site positions will require employees to work on-site for each of their scheduled shifts.

A typical day at work would include:

• Performs basic electrical, mechanical, metal fabrication, carpentry or associated work on plant facilities and machinery using hand and power tools as needed.
• Performs routine, periodic, or special inspections to determine repair or maintenance work necessary to prevent breakdowns of facilities, machinery, and equipment by reporting directly to the supervisor.
• Tests, inspects, troubleshoots, and repairs industrial machinery including CNC machine tools.
• Interprets moderate blueprints, sketches, layouts, wiring diagrams, drawings, and specifications in order to determine malfunctions of equipment.
• Sets up and operates all tools and equipment necessary to perform assigned work such as lathes, milling machines, MIG and TIG welders.
• Constructs office or other workspace areas as required. Maintains or improves all facility structure interior and exterior.
• Performs other duties required for facility maintenance.
• Assists licensed plumbers, electricians, etc. as needed.
• Snow removal duties, general grounds keeping.
• Enter recordings in computer CMM work order system.
• This specific role/function is subject to our On-Call Policy and may be required to remain available during off-schedule hours to support the business needs.

Experience you need coming into this job:

• 3-5 years plus experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• High School/Trade School or equivalence in experience.
• Works with minimum supervision, decisions are made based on pre-established policies and procedures.
• Must be willing to work as part of a team and learn from senior level staff.
• Must be able to work independently and be a self-starter.
• Ability to lift materials, equipment, and machinery manually up to 50 lbs., with mechanical assistance, 100 lbs.
• Must possess working knowledge of Machine shop equipment, electrical, CNC machine tools, hand tools and other maintenance related equipment.
• Must be capable of operating a variety of machinists hand tools and precision measuring instruments such as micrometers and venires.
• Ability to plan and lay out work projects by using moderate/complex judgment and logical thinking, while abiding by safety regulations.
• Ability to work in an uncomfortable environment, etc., extreme heat/noise, cold, rain, snow, and exposure to unpleasant odors and chemicals.
• Basic math, comprehension, and computer skills.
• Ability to understand specifications, blueprints drawings, etc.
• Ability to shift priorities and multitask.
• Must possess the ability to perform continuous tasks of a highly physical nature. This position does not allow for physical restrictions. Manual dexterity, agility, mobility, and strength are critical to this position.
• Must be able to lift, bend, crouch, kneel, climb, reach, etc. as needed.
• Ability to obtain power industrial truck (forklift) operator license.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employees assigned to certain tasks within this job may be required to participate in our Medical Surveillance Program. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk, hear and reach with hands and arms. Must also be able to lift, bend, crouch, kneel, climb, reach, etc. as needed. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis, and lift up to 100 lbs. with human or mechanical assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision. Hazardous materials, high levels of heat and noise exist in the daily work environment. Ability to work and walk about in a manufacturing shop floor environment, wear required protective clothing, i.e., steel toe shoes and safety glasses. Ability to operate forklift.

Disclaimer:

A.W. CHESTERTON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Targeted pay range: $27/hr. - $29/hr.

Chesterton is committed to paying all its employees in a fair and equitable manner. The pay range associated with this position ($27/hr. - $29/hr. DOE) is Chesterton's good-faith salary estimate for the presently available position. Please note that the final salary offered for any position will be based on many factors, including but not limited to: candidate qualifications such as education and experience, internal equity, geographical location, and budget. Please note, it is not the company's usual practice to hire near or at the top of a pay range for any position that is available.

All of A.W. Chesterton Company employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background check and the respective medical surveillance requirements.

Chesterton is an equal opportunity employer M/F/V/D

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• This position requires operation of a fork truck (which requires a valid driver's license). Can you do this or are you willing to learn?
• This position may be subject to on-call hours as needed. Are you willing or able to do this?
• The hours for this position are 7:00am - 3:30pm, M-Fr. Does this schedule work well for you?
• The targeted hourly rate for this position is $27 - $29/hr. depending on your years of experience or skill set. Does this range work well for you?

Ability to Relocate:

• Haverhill, MA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person