Mechanical Technician

IKO Industries; Village of Cedarhurst (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health care

Commitment to teamwork and integrity

Job summary

IKO Industries is looking for a Mechanical Technician to join their maintenance & engineering team at the IKO Fiberglass Mat Plant in Chester, South Carolina. This role involves maximizing plant performance through troubleshooting and maintenance of manufacturing equipment.

The successful candidate will work flexible, rotating shifts and must meet various physical requirements, including the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in dusty environments. Competitive compensation and health care benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in heavy‐industrial manufacturing or construction industry preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of proven forklift operating experience preferred.
• Must be fluent in verbal and written English.

Responsibilities

• Safely maximize plant performance through effective troubleshooting.
• Maintain and repair manufacturing equipment and machinery.
• Work flexible, rotating production shifts of 8/10/12 hours.

Skills

Forklift operation

Heavy lifting up to 50 pounds

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Comfortable working in dusty environments

Job description

Mechanical Technician

The purpose of this position is to be a part of the maintenance & engineering department at the IKO Fiberglass Mat Plant in Chester, South Carolina. The primary function of this role is to safely maximize plant performance and run time through effective troubleshooting, adjusting, maintaining, and repairing of manufacturing equipment and machinery throughout the production facility.

Qualifications

• Able to work flexible, rotating production shifts 8/10/12 hours
• Minimum 2 year(s) experience in heavy‑industrial manufacturing or construction industry preferred
• Minimum 1 year of proven forklift operating experience preferred
• Comfortable with working in a dusty environment
• Manual dexterity and attention to detail
• Fluent in verbal and written English
• Ability to follow direction and specific instructions
• Good communication skills
• Ability to safely perform heavy lifting up to 50 pounds on a routine basis
• Comfortable with standing for extended periods of time
• Must be able to work at heights and in confined spaces
• Must be able to walk and/or stand 90% of the shift

Benefits of Employment

We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment

IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.