Maintenance Technician 1 - 1st Shift

Koozie Group; Sleepy Eye (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with match

Paid time off

Employee referral bonus

Climate controlled environment

Job summary

Koozie Group is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Sleepy Eye, MN to maintain and repair equipment and the production facility under limited supervision. The role emphasizes reliability, safety, and adherence to EHS and ISO standards.

Training on all positions is provided; climate-controlled environment, comprehensive benefits, and a sign-on bonus accompany the role. You will work on preventive maintenance, equipment setup, and documentation of procedures.

Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree or equivalent experience in manufacturing maintenance.
• Experience with bindery or print equipment is required.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair physical plant and equipment problems.
• Perform scheduled inspections and preventive maintenance on equipment and the plant.
• Design and build new equipment or modify existing equipment, with quotes and drawings.
• Provide data on labor, inventory usage, and repair procedures.
• Operate power equipment to perform maintenance.
• Assist with machine setup and setup procedures.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized tools, supplies, and inventory.
• Assist with installation of new equipment and procedures.
• Provide materials/parts information for maintenance procurement.
• Perform mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Electrical safety

Mechanical repair

Teamwork

Education

Two-year technical degree

Tools

Schematic drawings

Job description

Have you ever seen a Koozie® can be cooler with the name of your favorite band or performer at a concert? Have you ever seen a pen, a magnet, a calendar, a vacuum sealed tumbler, an award, a grocery bag, a ceramic mug, a backpack or duffel bag with a company logo or slogan? If you have, you very well may have seen products manufactured or decorated/imprinted by the amazing team at Koozie Group (formerly known as BIC Graphic). We are the behind-the-scenes company producing swag and promotional products for our customers. We have amazing brands and products, some of which include Koozie®, BIC®, Triumph®, JAFFA® and more….and we want you to join our Koozie Group Family!

We're looking for the right person to add to our Maintenance Technician team. Read on if you want to know more and discover how we like to keep the good going®!

Schedule:

1st shift: 7:00am-3:00pm (Monday-Friday)

Pay

$500 Sign-On Bonus - The $500 sign-on bonus will be paid upon completion of required eligibility period.

$22.00 and up

PLUS, shift differential pays $1.25 and up

Why join the Koozie Group team:

We will train for all positions!

Climate controlled environment (Clean and Heat/AC!!)

Great Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision, 401k with match, and more!) Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Personal)

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Job Summary:

To translate the company vision, mission, and strategies into functional activities within the Maintenance area. Under limited supervision, performs scheduled and non-scheduled repair of equipment, systems, and the facility.

Essential Job Functions:

• Troubleshoot and repair physical plant and equipment problems
• Perform scheduled inspections and preventive maintenance on equipment and the physical plant.
• Design and build new equipment or modify existing equipment, which includes providing quotes, drawing plans, schematics, and other assorted documentation.
• Supply necessary data for department information system, including information on labor, inventory usage, and repair procedures.
• Operate power equipment as needed to perform maintenance duties.
• Perform or assist in machine set-up.
• Store and maintain department tools, supplies, equipment, parts inventory, and manuals in a clean, safe, well-organized manner.
• Assist with the installation of new equipment and the development of appropriate set-up and repair procedures.
• Provide technical information for the purchase of materials/parts for facility and equipment maintenance.
• Performs mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair
• Employee must have knowledge and an understanding of the NFPA 70e Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace. These competencies will be certified through an audit prior to authorizing the employee to install, maintain and troubleshoot electrical systems.
• Comply with Koozie Group's EHS policy.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9000 and 14001 procedures.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and freely move about the plant as well as bend, twist, grasp and perform repetitive motion tasks properly to work within and around machines. Ability to lift up to 45 lbs occasionally to frequently.
• Must be willing and able to take call and respond to call-in needs as scheduled. Position rotates on shifts, works overtime, and weekends as necessary.
• Perform duties in a safe manner using approved safety equipment and observing safe procedures at all times.
• Maintain an effective working relationship with fellow associates.
• Support teamwork through active participation.
• Performs reasonably similar or related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Education: A minimum of a two-year technical degree or equivalent experience in manufacturing maintenance setting.
• Job Experience: One year bindery or print equipment experience.

Must be able to train on 1st shift for the first few months.

Our customers come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm to Keep the Good Going, you will find your way at Koozie Group.

Koozie Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, religion, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Koozie Group also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Koozie Group will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.