What does a cell phone in your pocket, a spaceship, and an electric vehicle have in common?
Ellsworth Adhesives specs in materials in each of those products!
Ellsworth Corporation, a global, industry-leading distributor of specialty chemicals and equipment currently has a Senior Maintenance Technician opportunity at Ellsworth Adhesives. This role reports into our KitPackers and ResinLab (KPRL) Divisions located in Germantown, WI.
KitPackers is a GROWING industry leading packager of high-end adhesives for the aerospace, defense, technology, and automotive industries. Come work for us and enjoy a PTO allotment on your first day, great benefits, competitive pay, and a generous quarterly gainsharing (performance bonus) plan, as well as promotion opportunities within the department and the Ellsworth organization. Come join our growing team!
The Senior Maintenance Tech installs, maintains, and repairs machinery, equipment, physical structures, and pipe and electrical systems. Trains and helps develop lower-level maintenance and production staff.
Perks & Benefits

• Competitive bonus plan and a comprehensive benefit package which includess
• Health, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Flexible Spending, 401(k), Employee Assistance, Paid Time Off and Holidays, Wellness Program, Social Events, Community Involvement and much more!
• Click the following link for a summary of Employee Benefits
• Benefits - Ellsworth Corporation Careers
• Culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence

Responsibilities

• Evaluates existing work instructions for preventive maintenance procedures and tasks and updates as needed
• Installs and repairs automated machinery and equipment to ensure proper function and setup
• Collaborates with Production and Engineering Departments on the design of new automated machinery
• Routinely checks inventory levels on all critical spares and maintenance supplies; orders parts to maintain required levels; adds new critical spares as needed
• Trains existing and new maintenance technicians regarding production equipment, maintenance equipment, spare parts, software, etc
• Uses industrial grade software to troubleshoot, modify and backup automation controls
• Establishes relationships with vendors used for equipment, parts and repairs and continuously evaluates existing vendors for cost and service level
• Execute duties other Maintenance Technicians as a back-up when needed
• Responds to Supervisory alarm calls from the security system which might require off-hour trips to the facility to investigate systems related to the bulk tank, freezers, cooler, pumps, and compressors

Qualifications

• 3 years maintenance experience in a production environment
• High school diploma or equivalency (Some technical college is preferred)
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs
• Forklift certifications required
• Demonstrated high level of mechanical aptitude in a production and/or maintenance field
• Basic welding skills
• Experience with utilizing advanced carpentry, electrical, plumbing and machine repair skills in the production or maintenance environment
• Basic computer skills: MS Office, Internet, email, ability to utilize industrial software and integrate it with machinery
• Ability to train co-workers and build relationships with supervisors/manager and third party vendors

Ellsworth Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, pregnancy, genetics, or any other legally protected status. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation for any part of our employment process, please follow the instructions on our Accessibility Accommodation for Applicants page of our Careers website.
Ellsworth Corporation is an industry leading global corporation, we specialize in the distribution, manufacturing and custom packaging of adhesives, specialty chemicals and dispensing equipment. We stand apart from the competition by going above and beyond high quality products. We offer expert assistance, valuable services, decades of experience, and a host of resources to ensure we're providing the best possible solution for our customers’ applications.#Maintenancetech #maintenance #KPRL