Job Description

About HECO:

Founded in 1959, HECO is a family-owned business that maximizes the reliability of rotating equipment. Through a mix of repair, product sales, field service, predictive and equipment management services, HECO helps customers do three things better: 1) see what’s going on, 2) get rid of the issue, and 3) stop the issue from happening again.

We serve customers across a wide range of industries, including: power generation, steel and other metals, chemical processing, pharmaceuticals, paper and pulp, wastewater and freshwater, aggregate and cement, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and other manufacturing.

At HECO, we pride ourselves on having the Right People in the Right Seats. We strive to place people in a role where they can best contribute and where their innate talents and skills are put to the best use. We carefully screen candidates to ensure alignment with our core values:

· Dedicated to the Right Way

· Can Do Attitude

· Respectful Honesty

· GSD (Get Stuff Done)

· Team Fellowship

If these core values resonate with you, then HECO might be the right next step in your career!

Key Responsibilities and Expectations:

We are looking for an experienced Utility Operator to join our team. HECO Utility Operators are tasked with cleaning, stripping, and painting AC/DC motor parts during the disassembly and assembly stages of the repair process. Additionally, this position uses a variety of equipment to clean both internal and external motor parts and distributes them where necessary within the service center.

· Operate cleaning equipment including but not limited to Steam cleaners, parts washers, sandblasters, etc.

· Clean internal and external parts of motors including frames, cores, armatures, gears, housings, and other equipment for repair

· Continuously adhere to all safety procedures and wear the necessary Personal Protective Equipment when applicable

· Paint-repaired assembled motors prior to shipping back to the customer

· Participate in daily operations discussions on customer products

Qualification and Competencies:

· Experience with AC/DC Motors preferred

· Demonstrate ability to correctly fill out and consistently follow proper procedures

· Operate hand tools in a safe and effective manner

· Ability to understand, perform and retain various job-related training, operational, and safety procedures

· Work overtime and weekends as required

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, stoop, kneel and bend for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to lift, push, pull, carry items up to 50 lbs.

Benefits

· Paid Time Off

· On-the-job Training

· 401K Employer Match

· Medical, Dental and Vision plans

· And more!

Pay Range

· HECO strives to ensure that employees are paid equitable and competitively. Starting salaries may vary based on factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, and education.

Relocation

· Relocation assistance is available. If the fit it right and you’d like to be here, we’ll make it happen.

Reports to:

· The Utility Operator reports to the Repair Production Manager.

HECO Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Kalamazoo, MI 49001 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Kalamazoo, MI 49001: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person