Industrial Maintenance Technician II - Second Shift

FHLB Des Moines; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Health insurance

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Oatey is seeking a Production Maintenance Technician to support and sustain production equipment, improve operations, and handle preventive maintenance across the plant. You will be accountable for downtime and contribute to the OEE metric while maintaining the facility’s assets. The role requires strong troubleshooting skills, safety adherence, and teamwork to keep production running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Two years of production maintenance experience required.
• Completion of 24-hour Haz Mat training refresher.
• Knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical systems and PLCs.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and repairs mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical PLC systems.
• Works in a team environment and participates in problem-solving operations.
• Processes preventive maintenance requests in a timely manner.
• Installs equipment and components such as motors, pumps, and compressors.
• Supports Lean Manufacturing goals and 6S practices.
• Maintains safety guidelines and respirator-fit readiness.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Preventative maintenance

Lean manufacturing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

PLC classes

Tools

PLC systems

Electrical testing tools

Electrical/Mechanical tools

Job description

4334 S. 67th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68117 United States of America

Why Oatey? Since 1916, Oatey has provided reliable, high-quality products for the residential and commercial plumbing industries, with a commitment to delivering quality, building trust and improving lives. Today, Oatey operates a comprehensive manufacturing and distribution network comprised of industry leading family of companies: Oatey, Cherne, Keeney, Quick Drain, Hercules, Dearborn, Oatey Canada, William H. Harvey, Masters, Contact, Belanger, Lansas, and Durgo. At Oatey, we're doing big things — and by joining us, you'll have the chance to do big things too. You can build a strong career in an innovative, inclusive, high-performance environment, with the confidence that your company cares — about you, our customers and our world.

Ready to make an impact in a place where you matter?

Position Summary

Supports and sustains production equipment to continuously improve operations of production lines and complete Preventative Maintenance requests. Is accountable for machine down time and involved in the OEE metric for each department and maintaining the entire plant’s physical property.

Position Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and completes repairs of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical PLC related systems and equipment without supervision; completes complex repairs with minimal supervisory support.
• Works in a team environment and assumes a team role while being engaged in departmental problem-solving operations.
• Processes and completes assigned Preventative Maintenance requests in a timely manner per established standards.
• Installs equipment and various components such as motors, pumps, compressors, etc.
• Answers calls for production support.
• Provides maintenance oversight and assistance in changeovers and setups.
• Uses a variety of hand and power tools, such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, wrenches, precision measuring instruments and any other shop tools and equipment.
• Supports and practices Lean Manufacturing goals, including 6S processes and good communication to the production teams and management.
• Develops a customer/supplier relationship with the production teams.
• Follows all safety guidelines and promotes safety in the work areas; is always respirator-fit ready.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Experience

• Minimum two (2) years of production maintenance experience required.
• Has successfully completed the 24-hour Haz Mat training refresher course provided by the company and adheres to appropriate procedures.
• Demonstrated knowledge of various equipment (drills, saws, hand tools, electronics, welder torch).
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to take initiative in the problem-solving process.
• Ability to multi-task in fast paced environment.
• Understands, and complies with the Lock Out Tag Out procedures for all equipment, including fire extinguisher training and Hot Work sheets.
• Demonstrated knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems, and able to trouble shoot and apply basic principles to PLC, digital electronic and electrical devises and read AC and DC circuits.
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible and supportive to meet changing work demands.
• Strong communication and customer skills to maintain updates/status of department’s equipment.

Education and Certification

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• PLC classes and/or relevant technical certifications a plus.

Oatey Total Rewards

• Generous paid time off programs and paid company holidays to support flexibility and work-life balance.
• Annual Discretionary Cash Profit Sharing.
• Immediate eligibility and vesting in 401(k), including 100% company match, up to 5% of eligible compensation.
• Market leading health insurance including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance offerings for associates and qualified dependents.
• Significant company contribution to Health Savings Account with a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP).
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability income protection coverage at no cost to associates.
• Paid Maternity and Paid Parental Leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• A strong set of complementary resources to support associate well-being, including resource groups, EAP, and dedicated mental health support.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Oatey family of companies are an equal opportunity employer committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We recruit, employ, promote, and offer competitive pay for all jobs without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

WORKING AT OATEY

We value our associates and provide opportunities for growth. Oatey is a collaborative, diverse workplace attracting the brightest minds and creative thinkers in our industry. We constantly challenge associates to come up with new ideas and reward them for their efforts. As a result, many of our associates choose to stay and build long term careers at Oatey.

http://oatey.com/careers