What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Maintenance Technician position at Vinyltech?
Offering a competitive hourly rate of $30.00 DOE, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your manufacturing career. In addition to competitive pay, we provide outstanding benefits, including:
- Health, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid time off
- 401k match of 5%
- Short and long-term disability
- Bereavement leave
- 8 paid holidays
- Team-building events like golfing, fishing, and bowling outings
- Catered paid lunches every Thursday from May to August and monthly birthday celebrations
- 24/7 coffee availability and on-site vending machines
- Employee Advantage program, offering exciting discounts on hotels, theme parks, and more
- Ample opportunities for career advancement
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Monitors the production schedule and safely performs various extrusion tooling change requests to include head changes, sizing sleeves, tank gaskets, saw jaws and belling tools.
- Communicates with the Supervisory staff concerning extrusion-tooling changes to execute the production schedule.
- Safely repairs and maintains all plant equipment as well as maintenance of the building and grounds as required.
- Monitors line equipment and reports observed significant safety and/or maintenance requirements at team meetings.
- Safely performs other maintenance activities to include items generated by work orders and minor maintenance during production line changes.
- Maintains and services motorized equipment to include forklifts and Company owned trucks.
- Safely performs routine electrical troubleshooting and maintenance.(VFD & PLC’s)
- Participates in the Company on call program to respond to emergency situations such as critical equipment failure, power failure, power outages and critical adjustments.
- Trains team members & production associates on specific job functions relating to assigned areas.
- Recommends the most cost-effective approach for completing assigned repairs.
- Establishes and maintains a basic understanding of programmable logic controllers.
- Maintains familiarity with the maintenance & safety requirements for all plant equipment and machinery, and areas of assigned responsibility.
- Accurately documents all maintenance activities and operations in accordance with Company policies and quality standards.
- Performs all duties in a safe, efficient manner and observes all appropriate Company safety regulations.
- Consults with the Maintenance Manager and other personnel as required in conjunction with maintenance and/or repair projects.
- Monitors and maintains equipment safety precautions and makes recommendations related to safety issues.
- Actively participates in safety meetings, team meetings, recruitment efforts and issues relating to the betterment of the team and its customers.
- Maintain excellent relations with internal customers by listening, communicating and providing maintenance improvements as required.
- Assists other personnel in plant functions as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION:
Graduation from high school plus at least two years of related technical training.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED
At least 10 years of recent related manufacturing maintenance experience, which includes the following skills and abilities:
- Considerable knowledge of the materials, methods and practices used for production manufacturing maintenance operations.
- Ability to read blueprints and wiring schematics.
- Considerable knowledge of related safety requirements to include proper use of safety equipment and proper safety precautions.
- Ability to perform moderately complex manufacturing maintenance activities with a strong sense of initiative and urgency.
- Ability to effectively train fellow employees on related job functions.
- Ability to operate general office equipment including maintenance related applications on a microcomputer.
- Ability to conform to company attendance standards.
- Ability to understand, follow and issue routine oral and written instructions.
- Ability to work effectively in elevated locations.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Ability to work effectively in a participative/team-oriented environment.
- The qualifications listed above are guidelines. Other combinations of education and experience could provide the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform this job.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT
The position has typical manufacturing plant working conditions to include the presence of large machinery, elevated noise levels and continuous manufacturing process activity. The job requires sustained mental effort related to technical areas and physical activity.
The individual may encounter significant emotional strain or tension and will constantly be exposed to standing, moderate lifting (up to 50 pounds), occasional heavy lifting (75 pounds), an environment that requires occasional ear and eye protection, working at elevations up to 50 feet, adverse seasonal weather conditions and other environmental conditions normally present in a modern manufacturing plant.
ABOUT VINYLTECH PIPE PRODUCTS
Since 1983, Vinyltech has focused on manufacturing the highest quality PVC pipe while providing a level of service second to none. We love being part of the local economy and contributing to the growth and prosperity of the western region of the United States. We have a longstanding reputation for excellence in the industry. Joining us means joining a team known for producing high-quality PVC pipe products and being committed to delivering customer satisfaction.
PERKS OF BECOMING PART OF OUR FAMILY
We value our employees and foster a culture of collaboration, teamwork, and mutual respect. Employees work alongside skilled professionals and benefit from their expertise while being encouraged to contribute their own ideas and solutions. Working for Vinyltech offers the chance to be part of a respected industry leader, collaborate with a talented team, access opportunities for personal and professional growth, and contribute to developing a thriving community.
If you meet these requirements we'd be delighted to welcome you to our team!
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