What are the responsibilities and job description for the Set-up/Maintenance Person position at North States Industries?
About us
North States was founded in 1953 and for over 70 years has been driven by a simple yet critical mission – to make homes safer and more enjoyable for children and pets. Our innovative, superior-quality products are designed to achieve the highest standards in safety, durability, and ease of use.
As an employee-owned company, North States Industries takes extra pride in manufacturing and distributing creative, high-quality products. Toddleroo by North States® is our Baby products brand, North States MyPet® is our Pet brand and our Bird products are under North States Village Collection and Nature’s Yard brands.
You can expect a clean and safe work environment and an excellent retirement with Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
We are looking for a responsible individual to fill the position of Set-up/Maintenance Person. The ideal candidate will repair, maintain, fabricate, and install machinery and support equipment in a manner that ensures cost-effective, efficient, and safe manufacturing operations. We are seeking an individual who can complete preventive maintenance requirements on motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; while following diagrams, operational manuals, manufacturer's instructions & engineering specs.
Previous injection molding experience is a plus.
Responsibilities/Duties:
- Perform set-ups in accordance with method sheets in a timely manner
- Check for proper operation of safety features
- Assist in preparing set-up sheets and make recommendations for improvements
- Perform mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and general repairs and maintenance in machines, tools and other plant equipment and buildings
- Install, remove and replace new molds and equipment
- Assist in preparation of annual capital equipment requirements
- Assist in preparing and maintaining a preventative maintenance program
- Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions efficiently
- Maintain work areas and equipment in a neat and orderly manner
- Accurately report all labor and projects
Qualifications:
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Basic machine shop training
- Ability to read blue prints and machine schematics
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Strong attention to detail
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $34,000 - $43,100