What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician position at Yale Cordage, Inc.?
POSITION SUMMARY:
Looking for experienced Maintenance Technician for 1sft shift! Schedule is Monday-Friday 7:00 - 3:30 pm.
Yale Cordage, a division of the Slingmax Group, is seeking a skilled and reliable Maintenance Technician to join our team. This role is responsible for maintaining and repairing production and facility equipment to ensure smooth operations. The ideal candidate is hands-on, mechanically inclined, and committed to safety and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production machines and facility equipment
- Respond to emergency/unscheduled repairs during production and complete scheduled maintenance during downtime
- Conduct preventive maintenance on machinery, equipment, and facility systems
- Perform basic machinist work including drilling, cutting, milling, and turning
- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
- Read and interpret equipment manuals, blueprints, and work orders
- Diagnose issues, repair or replace parts, and test equipment to ensure proper operation
- Perform welding and fabrication tasks as needed (MIG welding preferred)
- Complete basic plumbing and carpentry repairs
- Use hand tools, power tools, multimeters, and material handling equipment safely and effectively
- Identify and report faulty operations, defective materials, or safety concerns
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
- Follow all company safety policies and procedures
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- 2–3 years of maintenance or related experience in a manufacturing environment
- Strong mechanical aptitude with troubleshooting skills across multiple systems
- Experience with electrical systems (preferred)
- PLC experience is highly desirable
- Welding experience (MIG preferred)
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and manuals
- Basic math and computer skills (Outlook, Excel)
- Strong attention to detail, time management, and communication skills
- Self-motivated with a team-oriented mindset
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. repeatedly
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Must be able to climb, stoop, and work overhead
- Full hand and finger dexterity required
- Must have own basic hand and mechanic tools
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
Application Question(s):
- Do you have Electrical Experience? Please explain
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)
- Programmable Logic Controllers: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $30