Particle Board Maintenance Tech, Rotating Shift

Kronospan; Anniston (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Life and disability plans

KronoAcademy training

Uniform & safety gear provided

Job summary

Kronospan is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform a diversified range of duties including installation, repairs, and preventive/predictive maintenance on the company's equipment and systems.

The role requires troubleshooting, process improvements, and the ability to work overtime as needed. Candidates should have strong electrical and mechanical knowledge and be comfortable working at heights and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Experience with heavy manufacturing maintenance.
• Able to read and comprehend mechanical drawings and schematics.
• Experience performing advanced preventive maintenance procedures.
• Ability to work with others to identify and solve complex manufacturing problems.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work at heights exceeding 30 feet with ladders/platforms.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and perform preventive/predictive maintenance on equipment and systems.
• Troubleshoot malfunctions and restore operation.
• Identify and implement process improvements for efficiency and reliability.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of staff and supervisors.

Skills

Heavy manufacturing

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Communication

Attendance

Problem solving

Tool usage

Reading drawings

Preventive maintenance

Teamwork

Independence

Height work

Lifting 50 lbs

Shift flexibility

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Kronospan is the world's leading producer of wood panel products including MDF, OSB, Particleboard, and Laminate Flooring. We are state of the art, automated, and visionary. We are sustainable and eco-friendly. We are Worldwide AND we are American Made. We are Kronospan.

The purpose of the maintenance technician's position is to perform a diversified list of duties including installation, repairs, preventive/predictive maintenance, troubleshooting, and process improvements on all equipment and systems. The maintenance technician must rely on their knowledge of electrical and mechanical principles in order to troubleshoot malfunctions to equipment and systems and to repair and restore operation. This position requires overtime as needed.

• Intermediate to advanced experience with heavy manufacturing processes and the associated maintenance and repair procedures
• Intermediate to advanced experience with hydraulic and pneumatic processes and principles.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate with all levels of associates.
• Excellent attendance record.
• Demonstrated high energy level, strong work ethic, and positive approach to problem solving.
• The ability to use power tools, measuring devices, and other hand tools.
• The ability to read and comprehend complex data including mechanical drawings and schematics.
• Experience in performing advanced preventive maintenance procedures.
• The ability to work with others in identifying and solving complex manufacturing problems.
• The ability to work independently with little or no direct supervision.
• The ability to work at heights exceeding 30 feet with the aid of man lifts and/or ladders/platforms
• The ability to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
• The ability to work rotating shifts if needed.

As a company dedicated to its associates, we offer numerous benefits and advantages:

• Growth opportunities, domestic and international, with the world's leading producer of wood panel products
• Work in a diverse, inclusive environment with colleagues from around the world
• A highly competitive benefits program including affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Company paid life and short & long term disability plans
• Supplemental life, critical illness and accident plans for you and your family
• 401 (k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off including a generous paid vacation plan and holidays after 90 days
• “Life of Career” training opportunities through our global or local KronoAcademy
• Uniform & reimbursement for safety boots & prescription safety glasses and company provided tools