Maintenance Technician

Cool Gear International; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Disability insurance (STD/LTD)

401(k) with company match

PTO

Company holidays and floating holidays

Paid parental leave

Tuition assistance

Membership reimbursement

Job summary

Dometic’s Marine division seeks a Production Maintenance Technician to join the Stuart/Port St Lucie team. You will maintain and repair plant machinery, modify components for assembly, and keep comprehensive maintenance documentation to ensure equipment runs at peak performance.

Responsibilities include changeovers, diagnostics, routine inspections, and collaboration with engineering. Strong mechanical, electrical, and multi-craft skills are essential for success in our fast-paced, global

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience in general maintenance, multi-craft preferred.
• Solid experience in manufacturing and machinery.
• Must read and write English.

Responsibilities

• Perform and assist with all type changeovers, repairs, rebuilds, modifications, installation, troubleshooting, and diagnostics of all equipment related to processes.
• Conduct routine inspections of buildings and machinery and generate work requests.
• Maintain a visual tracking system for projects and ensure proactive maintenance.
• Support engineering with test equipment and evaluate parts for requisitions.
• Attend morning meetings to update management on status and scheduling needs.
• Assist with budget and project planning for maintenance and process improvements.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Machining skills

Troubleshooting

Design skills

Reading English

Education

High school diploma

Maintenance training

Tools

Drilling equipment

Cutting tools

Grinding tools

Drill presses

Lathes

Milling machines

Welding equipment

Job description

Our Marine organization is a trusted provider of innovative solutions for the worldwide boating and boat building industry, and we recently expanded our scope to lead the boating industry into an electrified future. Dometic has won numerous NMMA Innovation Awards over the years, and we are always striving for new ways to make boating easier, safer, and more enjoyable.

We are on a journey of continuous growth – now looking for our next star – a passionate Production Maintenance Technician. This position reports to Operations Manager and will work in Stuart/Port St Lucie.

About the position

As Production Maintenance Technician of the Stuart/Port St Lucie team, you will be involved in various aspects of plant maintenance to ensure all equipment and facilities are operating properly, adhering to preventative maintenance schedules of all in-house equipment. The Maintenance Technician repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment such as motors, pneumatic tools, and production machines and equipment. In addition to typical maintenance the technician will modify components for the assembly process. The person in this position will be responsible for maintaining documentation related to maintenance tasks.

Your Main Responsibilities

Responsible for performing and assisting with all type changeovers, repairs, rebuilds, modifications, installation, troubleshooting, and diagnostics of all equipment related to processes.

Conduct routine daily, weekly, monthly, inspections of building and machinery and generate work request / task list from these inspections. Maintain a visual tracking system in place for tracking of these projects. Goal is to be pro-active, not reactive.

Troubleshoot and quickly ascertain the nature of problems and be able to provide a permanent solution

Supports engineering with test equipment

Look up parts by part number, by vendor name or bill of materials. Locate/research and provide accurate documentation for parts purchase requisitions and provide justification to support cost

Attend morning meetings to keep management / supervisors updated on present status of all work in process, needs in scheduling to perform PM or equipment changes, parts availability, special problems as they arise, and any other problems which may affect the overall operations of the plant or the equipment

Maintain and utilize maintenance manuals

Assist management in planning future budget and project needs, process improvements, equipment improvements and needs

Must be willing work overtime or weekend as needed to support any downtime events to ensure production can operate at full capacity

Must maintain the attitude and willingness to support any function necessary to meet company goals and objectives.

Assist with special projects and process improvements on production floor

At times you may be requested for other duties or assignments outside normal job duties

Quality:

• Meet or exceed company standards for productivity
• Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of product, process, or quality system nonconformance
• Identify and record any problems relating to the product, process, or quality system
• Strive to develop and implement continuous improvement into all product, process, or quality system

Safety:

• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area using the principles of 5S
• Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety
• Keep equipment operating safely by enforcing operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, scheduling preventative maintenance, and calling for repairs
• Maintain storage areas by organizing floor space, adhering to storage design principles, and recommending improvements
• Comply with OSHA and MSDS Standards
• Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds
• Frequent bending, kneeling, climbing and the use of repetitive motions of hands/wrists

What do we offer?

You are offered an interesting role in a dynamic, fast-paced and global environment with great opportunities to grow, evolve with the company and take on new challenges.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Disability insurance (STD/LTD)
• 401 (k) with company match
• PTO
• Company defined holidays and two floating holidays for you to use as you choose
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Tuition assistance
• Membership reimbursement (wholesale club and gym)
• Employee discounts on our incredible products
• Opportunities to make an impact

Skills & Requirements

A suitable background would be a solid experience within manufacturing and machinery as well as the following qualifications and experiences:

High school diploma or equivalent, training specializing in maintenance preferred

Minimum of three years of experience in general maintenance, multi-craft preferred

Strong mechanical, electrical, machining, troubleshooting and design skills

Must be knowledgeable in the safe and proper use of shop type equipment such as drilling, cutting, grinding, drill presses, lathes, milling machines, welder, solder and other small bench or hand equipment

Knowledge and experience in a Manufacturing environment (electronics a plus)

Must possess wide range of basic skills sets on mechanical (including light machining), electrical, pneumatics, hydraulics, minor lift truck PM and repair. Ability to support engineering with test equipment

Must be self-starter, effectively work independently, or with a team. Work with a sense of urgency to minimize down time events on equipment, production, or building

Experience with Microsoft office products word and excel

Ability to perform basic math skills and measurement

Must be able to read and write English

To be successful in this role, we believe that you possess the following skills, competencies & characteristics:

Strong problem solving and decision-making abilities

Must possess strong troubleshooting skills

Professional demeanor whether in person, via e-mail, or online

Ability to work well independently and as part of a team

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Exemplary standards of ethics, integrity, and accountability

Detail oriented with strong organizational skills

Must have the ability to work under pressure

Maintains focus and use work time appropriately to meet deadlines and deliver high‑quality results

Sense of urgency and self-motivation

Continuous standing, walking, handling, reaching, feeling, and hearing

Must be reliable and on time to work each day

Dometic’s Core Values

To thrive and succeed in this role, you understand the importance of our core values – Together We build our future, We play to win, We embrace change and We walk the talk; these values reflect the heart and soul of Dometic and they define what it takes to work here and how we do things.

Are you our next star?

Selection is being made on a running basis. If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Lisa Mayes, Human Resources Manager, at [e-mail]

Dometic is passionate about building together an inclusive and equitable working environment, that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that diversity enables us to thrive across our differences. Be yourself and join us!

Dometic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Dometic evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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