Maintenance Technician

Position:                       Maintenance Technician

Experience Level:                 3 to 5 years

Employment Type:               Full Time (40 hours per week Overtime potential)

Pay Range:                            $24 to $30 per hour

Robert Thomas Iron Design (RTID) is a rapidly growing modern blacksmithing company - a place where craftspeople can be challenged and grow as craftspeople while building a great product and career. We are a diverse group of artists, designers, craftsmen, blacksmiths, metal fabricators, and manufacturing professionals with the common goal of developing and forging products and projects that keep the spirit of blacksmithing alive through our mix of custom and production artisanal iron products. RTID’s craftsmen and designers create one-of-a-kind architectural ironwork commissions as well as unique furniture, hardware, and cookware pieces for a variety of private, commercial, and civic clients. We employ a mix of traditional blacksmith techniques, modern machining, and fabrication methods to create some of the most unique and beautiful ironwork projects in the country. At RTID, we strive to create an environment where craftsmen can pursue mastery of their craft; a creative place to learn, grow, develop and build a fulfilling career. Our goal is to inspire craftsmanship in all we do. Located in the historic Charleston Naval Yard, we are committed to a high standard in everything we do and have fun doing it. Check us out at: www.robertthomasiron.com

Work style and Benefits:

• Standard production schedule is first shift only, Monday through Thursday (four 10-hour days) with overtime potential. 3-day weekend most weeks (production dependent)
• Overtime paid at 1.5 times base wage rate
• Company subsidized Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company matching contributions
• Company sponsored Short-Term Disability and Term Life Insurance
• Annual company stipend for clothing and Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) – including steel toed boots or shoes
• Six paid Holidays per year
• Accrued Personal Time Off (PTO)
• Weekly company paid lunch (typically on Wednesday) – affectionately known-as Meat Day, where our in-house Pit-Boss smokes the meats on-site all morning.

Experience, qualifications, and what will make you thrive at RTID:

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Driver’s License
• Maintenance certifications and/or Associate Degree in Maintenance preferred
• 2 to 5 years previous experience in a similar role
• Mechanically inclined and capable of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting
• Working knowledge of schematics, wiring and piping diagrams
• Able to work in team-centered and individual contributor roles seamlessly
• Adept at and enjoy problem solving
• Self-motivated, dependable and goal driven – can do and will do attitude
• Attentive to detail, precise, and strive to perform at your best in everything you do
• Ability to work effectively independently as well as in a team manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with manual work, hand tools, and workshop safety
• Problem-solving and organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills to interact with management, co-workers, and outside vendors
• Possess functional mathematical ability including knowledge of fractions and decimals to perform basic math calculations and measurement computing using tape measure and/or micrometers
• Ability to perform basic computer skills
• “Team Member” mentality with a QA/safety-oriented mindset
• Maintains a strong performance level of completing tasks to meet scheduled requirements and business objectives.
• Flexible and able to adjust quickly to changing demands and requests. Accepts new tasks as an opportunity for growth, embraces production challenges, and supports the business needs. Focused continuous personal development of new skills and capabilities as business needs arise and change.
• Own the quality of everything you do
• Work safely by following all safety policies and standards

We are seeking an aspiring Maintenance Technician who has the right attitude, aptitude, and experience to support our operations. As a maintenance technician, you will oversee periodic and preventative maintenance of equipment, repair equipment, and troubleshoot common issues. Maintenance actions include setup for product runs, troubleshooting, repairing, fabricating jigs, installing and/or modifying machinery/equipment calibrating and repairing pneumatic, hydraulic and/or mechanical systems; providing corrective actions as required, and supporting overall operations in general.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time
• Frequently lift up to 25 lbs, occasionally lift up to 50 lbs, and correctly lift up to 75 lbs.
• Dexterity to perform maintenance related tasks including ability to frequently bend, twist and squat
• Perform fast-paced repetitive use of both right and left hands, including light-grasping, pushing, pulling, reaching, and carrying 
• Possess close visual acuity, near/far vision, and multiple limb coordination

Direct Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoots Mechanical, Pneumatic, Electrical, and Hydraulic Systems to repair machine equipment during unexpected and planned downtime events
• Ability to perform machine modifications and tooling fabrication in support of operational and process needs
• Complete Preventative Maintenance schedule that ensures machine robustness, safety, and maximum uptime
• Proactively analyzes machine downtime to identify and correct mechanical problems before they occur
• Evaluate workspace safety on the production floor to ensure all equipment is functioning in a safe manner
• Ensure availability of replacement parts for key manufacturing equipment to minimize unnecessary machine downtime
• Maintain maintenance related records
• Inspects buildings and other structures to identify and action maintenance repair actions
• Performs minor carpentry and painting activities
• Co-ordinate with outside contractors on equipment repairs and to source the most effective repairs and upgrades cost
• Maintain a clean and organized work area while completing tasks related to maintenance and/or repair.
• Perform any other general labor duties as directed by supervisory personnel to ensure efficient operation of facility.

Are you looking to be part of a growing local company? Does RTID sound like the environment for you to advance your skills and forge a long-term career? Apply to RTID today and add your story to the products we produce.

Salary : $24 - $30