2nd Shift Maintenance Technician

Evapco; Shop; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership program

Profit sharing bonus

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Life insurance

Job summary

Tower Components, Inc., a fully owned subsidiary of Evapco, is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the night shift to maintain, repair and install manufacturing equipment used to produce PVC cooling tower products. The role covers thermoformers, extruders, cutters, welders, vertical bandsaws and forklifts, with emphasis on preventive maintenance and safety.

The successful candidate will troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, train junior staff, and participate in

Qualifications

• Advanced understanding in industrial electrical (120/277/480 volts).
• Fabrication skills; weld, grind, plasma cut, read drawings.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and manuals.
• Experience with micrometers, calipers and multi-meters.
• Strong math skills for basic shop calculations.
• Familiar with common hand and power tools.
• Willingness to learn and adhere to safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, inspect, and repair production machinery and vehicles.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic failures.
• Repair/rebuild forklifts, man-lifts, cranes, and company vehicles.
• Train less experienced maintenance personnel.
• Identify bottlenecks and recommend improvements.
• Support safety, quality, and productivity targets.
• Attend trainings and perform PMs on equipment.
• Handle emergency maintenance calls and complete work orders.

Skills

Industrial electrical

Fabrication skills

Read electrical schematics

Measuring devices

Shop math

Hand & power tools

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Welding equipment

Forklift operation

Electrical test meters

Hydraulic tools

Job description

Job Description

Tower Components, Inc., a fully owned subsidiary of Evapco is currently hiring a Maintenance Technician for the night shift to help support our growing business. This position has the primary job function of maintaining, repairing and installing various manufacturing equipment used to produce PVC cooling tower products including but not limited to; Thermoformers, Extruders, Cutter/Stackers, Glue Machines, Vertical Bandsaws, Forklifts, etc.

Major Areas of Responsibility

• Maintain, inspect, and repair all production machinery, equipment and vehicles
• Advanced troubleshooting of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and/or hydraulic failures
• Maintain, repair, and rebuild forklifts, man-lifts, company vehicles, cranes, etc.
• Must train any less experienced maintenance personnel
• Identify process bottlenecks and recommend solutions
• Participate in team and shop business problem solving activities that include quality, safety, scrap reduction, and process improvements
• Meet or exceed annual safety, quality, 5-S, and productivity success targets
• Attend training courses as directed by management
• May perform other duties, as assigned
• Emergency maintenance calls during on and off shift hours
• Complete maintenance requests and work orders
• Perform plumbing, welding, electrical and construction type projects
• Need to be available during all snow events
• Performs scheduled PMs on a regular basis on production machinery, vehicles and forklifts, etc.
• Be involved in mechanical diagnostic type work until finding the issue and then document in SharePoint
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area, parts supply and toolbox at all times

Job Requirements

• Must be able to think through problems and stay with them until they are resolved
• Must be self-starter, motivated and able to work alone or with other teammates
• Demonstrate superior service skill(s) and professionalism in day-to-day dealings with coworkers, setting a good example in attendance and work ethic
• Willingness to learn
• Ensures adherence to company policies and work rules, as well as ensuring a safe work environment is maintained
• Must have and maintain excellent work attendance
• Maintain a cheerful and positive attitude
• Strive to continually improve quality, safety, 5-S, and productivity within areas of responsibility Knowledge, Skills, & Experience
• Advanced understanding in industrial electrical (120/277/480 volts), mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic theory
• Must have fabrication skills, know how to weld, grind, plasma cut, run a torch, etc. and able to read drawing packets including electrical schematics
• Understanding and proper use of various measuring devices such as micrometers, dial calipers, electrical multi-meters, vibration meters, sound meters, pressure meters, etc.
• Basic shop math (i.e., add/subtract/divide/multiply, whole numbers and fractions)
• Familiar with common hand and power tools

High School diploma or GED equivalent, vocational school preferred

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Manufacturing, office, and outdoor environments
• Continuous standing, squatting, bending, pulling, and lifting throughout the workday
• Maybe required to work above ground at heights up to 40 ft.
• Maybe required to work in tanks, below grade and get into tight spaces Lifting of 50 lbs. or less
• Must wear PPE when required
• Work hours are set to our standard times, but we are required to work overtime as needed until critical equipment is up and running again and some Saturdays and Sundays
• We require good mechanical hand coordination and cognitive abilities

Typical Work Week

• Mon - Thurs, 10hr shifts/day
• 2nd shift starts at 5pm and ends at 3:30am
• OT can be required on Friday

Evapco’s Summary of Pay & Benefits

• The salary range consists of base pay and most recent profit sharing bonus amounts
• Employee Stock Ownership Program – we are an employee-owned company
• Profit Sharing Bonus – which is paid twice per year
• (k)larity Plan - Voluntary Employee Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Bereavement Pay
• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance equivalent to base salary, with option for Supplemental Life election