Maintenance Technician

Who Are We?

Have you ever gone into a grocery store or convenience store for things like milk, bagged salads, or frozen pizza? The coolers and freezers you find those and other food products in are what we do!! Zero Zone is a manufacturer of reach-in and open refrigerated and frozen food display cases as well as the refrigeration systems that work behind the scenes to cool the cases, keeping the food fresh! We also make powerful industrial refrigeration systems for food warehousing, pharmaceuticals, and even ice rinks!

Our company is structured across 2 divisions – the Display Case Division, located in North Prairie, WI, Waukesha, WI, and Mukwonago, WI and the Refrigeration Systems Division, located in Ramsey, MN and Dyersville, IA.

What Are We Like?

At Zero Zone, you will be a valued member of the Zero Zone team, able to take ownership of your own career path. We believe in hard work, teamwork, collaboration, and respect, and we have grown through dedication to our Purpose: “Preserving customer valuables through refrigeration.” For over 60 years, we have been a leader in refrigeration, and our people are well known for exceptional customer service. We also believe we are the COOLEST coworkers (pun intended)! This is an opportunity for you to make a difference in the refrigeration industry with one of the top leading manufacturers in the country! Come grow with us!!

What Can We Offer You?

• Vacation and Personal Hours (after only 30 days!)

• Competitive Wages

• Comprehensive Benefits Package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, STD, LTD, AD&D, HSA/FSA, EAP)

• 401k and Profit Sharing

• 10 Paid Holidays

• Flexible Schedules

• Casual Dress Code

• Wellness Programs and Incentives

• Steel Toe Reimbursement

• Employee Engagement Programs

• One-time Home Computer Reimbursement

• And more!

What Will You Do?

Under the direction of the Facilities Supervisor the Maintenance Technician plans and performs work relating to the maintenance and/or repair of; building, mechanical and/or electrical equipment, buildings utilities, company vehicles, all manufacturing equipment and appropriate office equipment or furniture.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Maintain and repair shop equipment in a manner which is timely, effective and safe, while minimizing down time.
• Cleans and lubricates machine parts such as shafts, pulleys, gears, and bearings.
• Replace or repairs machine belts.
• Removes dust, dirt, grease, and waste material from machines.
• Bends and cuts conduit and wire, and drills holes in walls, floors, and ceilings for electrical connections.
• Cuts out and joins parts for worktables, benches, shelves and other furnishings.
• Operates welding equipment for maintenance purposes
• Maintain records for shop equipment, parts replaced, time to repair and any suggestions for improvements.
• Develop and implement a preventive maintenance program, which includes safety inspection items for shop equipment.
• Support placing purchase orders to maintain spare parts and designated supplies.
• Make recommendations and participate in making improvements to equipment and building.
• Maintain machine files and related documents for the equipment.
• Assist with outside equipment contractors for safety inspections, equipment adjustments and repair.
• Maintain a clean and orderly shop and work area.
• Maintain good relationships with co-workers while encouraging teamwork concept for maximum productivity and quality.
• Ability to work independently in a timely and safe manner and consistently complete tasks within the time required.
• Assist with production work as needed.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives in order to increase performance.
• Assist with training new employees as needed.
• Assist Safety Committee and support Safety programs
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements for Effective Performance:

• Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; three (3) to five (5) years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Thorough knowledge of maintenance in a manufacturing environment is desired.
• Excellent mechanical aptitude
• Familiar with electrical aspects and troubleshooting electronics.
• Proficiency in basic computer skills.
• Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Skills/Abilities/Specifications:

• Able to work overtime as required.
• Ability to effectively communicate one on one and in group settings with other employees within the organization.
• Comprehend simple instructions, both oral and written, pertaining to customer orders.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Behavioral & Environmental Requirements:

• Maintain a positive work attitude. Zero Zone expects all employees to behave and communicate in a manner which will facilitate good relationships with customers, clients, co-workers, and supervisors.
• Safety toe shoes and safety glasses are required while in production areas.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, and walk throughout the office and production areas; have use of hands and fingers to use a computer, telephone, and other office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Occasionally erects and stands on scaffolding, ladders, and platforms.
• Occasionally works at various heights for extended periods of time.
• Occasionally works with paint, cleaning equipment, chemical compounds, solvents, cleaners, and solutions in dry, liquid, powder spray and aerosol forms

Salary : $23 - $26