MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN 1st Shift

Ashley Furniture Industries; Town of Arcadia (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Paid Vacation, Holidays

Employee Discount on home furnishings

Professional Development Opportunities

Ashley Wellness Centers

Telehealth

401(k) and Profit Sharing

Life Insurance

Job summary

Ashley Furniture Industries in Wisconsin seeks a Mechanical Technician to maintain and repair electromechanical drives, sensors and automated machinery, partnering with maintenance and engineers to optimize manufacturing processes.

You will troubleshoot CNC/PLC controlled equipment, perform electrical and mechanical repairs, and contribute to continuous improvement while upholding Lockout/Tagout procedures and safety rules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; an associate degree is preferred but not required.
• 3–5 years in a high-production environment preferred.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing CNC/PLC controlled equipment; working with motor controls and mechanical assemblies.
• Ability to work with three-phase power and various control voltages; proficiency with shop tools and testing devices.
• Follows lockout-tagout procedures and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, test and repair electronic production equipment.
• Perform electrical and mechanical repairs to maintain all factory processes.
• Develop thorough understanding of electromechanical control systems in the factory.
• Notify management and assist in problem resolution.
• Contribute ideas for improvements using appropriate communication channels.
• Maintain a neat and orderly workplace.
• Demonstrate Ashley's Core and Growth Values in daily work.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical and mechanical repair

CNC/PLC control systems

LOTO compliance

Testing equipment use

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent work experience

Associates Degree in applicable field

Tools

CNC

PLC

Electrical testing tools

Job description

Build Your Career with Ashley Furniture!

Mechanical Technician

The Machine Mechanical Technician will maintain and repair electromechanical drives, sensors and automated machinery while working with maintenance and engineers to install and evaluate electromechanical systems to support the manufacturing process.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, test and repair electronic production equipment.
• Perform electrical and mechanical repairs as required to maintain all processes in the factory.
• Develop a thorough understanding of all electromechanical control systems in the factory.
• Notify appropriate management personnel and assist in the solution of the problems.
• Contribute ideas for improvements in all areas using the appropriate means of communication.
• Maintain a neat and orderly workplace.
• Demonstrate the Company’s Core and Growth Values in performance of all job functions.

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent work experience
• Associates Degree in applicable field preferred but not required

Experience

• 3 to 5 years in a high production environment preferred
• Troubleshooting and repairing CNC/PLC controlled manufacturing equipment, along with motor controls and mechanical assemblies.
• Experience working with three phase power as well as a variety of different control voltages is a plus.
• Ability to use all shop tools.
• Ability to use all testing and measuring equipment and tools required to maintain or repair electromechanical control systems.
• Must understand Lock out tag out procedures ( LOTO)

Who We Are

At Ashley, we’re more than a business…we’re family. As the largest manufacturer of home furnishings in the world, we know what it takes to build incredible furniture and future leaders. We’re problem solvers with the grit to persevere during challenging times and innovators who won't coast when times are good. We create solutions, not excuses. And never settle for the status quo. It’s the reason we’re always searching for better ways to deliver an exceptional customer experience. That’s why Ashley Furniture is #1 in our industry.

Ready to grow? You’ve come to the right place. Ashley Furniture has a "Growth Mindset", and once you join our team, you’ll learn from the best in the business.

Benefits We Offer

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Your Birthday off
• Generous Employee Discount on home furnishings
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Ashley Wellness Centers (location specific) and Medical Tourism
• Telehealth
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Life Insurance

Our Core Values

Honesty & Integrity

• Without hesitation, uses candor and is direct in communication
• Is tough-minded in working in and meeting the demands of reality
• Always tells the truth and follows through on commitments

Passion, Drive, Discipline

• Enjoys working hard and pursues work with energy, drive and willpower to finish
• Is disciplined in developing consistency into work processes
• Is focused and relentless in achieving goals

Continuous Improvement/Operational Excellence

• Fights to take costs and waste out of the system
• Seeks to understand "why" something works the way it does, and through study and improvement determines how to better all processes and systems
• Strives for more in all areas of work by developing measurements, setting goals and then working on ways to exceed goals through problem solving methods that look beyond the obvious

Dirty Fingernail

• Does not rely on reports to run the business, but rather goes to the work that is being done and sees if the work is being done right for him/herself
• Has an insatiable curiosity and takes a "Go and See" approach to understand the current state of the business and the competitive realities
• Takes a hands-on approach to tackle problems and demonstrates critical thinking through use of effective questioning…asking the 5 "Whys"

Growth Focused

• Understands the customer’s needs and wants, then challenges current ways of doing business that inhibits growth and organizes work to meet those needs
• Is competitive by studying the competition and is aggressive in looking for ways to beat them
• Strives to be the BEST by improving quality of processes, reducing costs, doing more business, being profitable, and growing the business

To learn more about Ashley Furniture, our community engagement programs, environmental stewardship, and our core values, please visit our Corporate Social Responsibility information page :Corporate Social Responsibility