Production Maintenance Technician

Davita Inc.; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Menomonee Falls is seeking a Production Maintenance Technician for the Maintenance Department on the 1st shift. You will troubleshoot automated manufacturing equipment, lead maintenance activities, and enhance technical knowledge within the team. This position offers a complete benefits package including health insurance, 401(k) with match, and paid time off.

Benefits

Paid time off for holidays, vacation, and illness

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with generous company match

Qualifications

• Three years of practical experience performing maintenance on semi-complex manufacturing equipment.
• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical, electrical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Independently troubleshoot semi-complex, automated equipment.
• Lead and support planned maintenance activities.
• Perform equipment failure analysis and documentation.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Team Leadership

Time Management

Communication Skills

Education

High school diploma or completion of GED equivalent

Associates degree or completion of equivalent technical/trade school

Tools

Programmable Logic Controllers

Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)

Job description

Lamplight Farms, home of the TIKI Brand, has an 1st shift opportunity within our Maintenance Department for a Production Maintenance Technician. In this role you will work independently supporting maintenance needs of semi-complex, automated manufacturing equipment.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Independently troubleshoot semi-complex, automated equipment with a high degree of quality in a sustained quick and reliable problem solving/correction process.


• Lead and support and perform planned maintenance activities, including preventive maintenance, throughout production.


• Continue to learn complex equipment by studying equipment manuals, conducting internet research, and utilizing internal knowledge to keep abreast of new technologies, processes, and/or equipment. Work within Maintenance Technician group to assist in increasing technical knowledge the technical capabilities of less experienced technicians.


• Work with engineers and others during the building and installation of new equipment to ensure attention to the maintenance of new equipment, prepare new machine documentation from equipment suppliers based on the company's operating standards.


• Responsible for knowing and following all safety and compliance requirements by maintaining cleanliness within work area and maintaining good documentation practices on all required paperwork.


• Perform equipment failure analysis (including preventive and unscheduled maintenance).


• Technically identify and support process optimization through equipment design improvements, changes to operating procedures and maintenance activities. Implement permanent corrective actions to eliminate recurring problems.


• Support equipment validation activities in house or at vendor locations by following the company's standard operating and compliance procedures.


• Perform written documentation and regulatory recordkeeping responsibilities as defined in the standard operating procedures for equipment maintenance.


• May be required to perform other maintenance duties and/or lead special projects as required or assigned, reasonably within the scope of the duties listed above

YOUR REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or completion of GED equivalent.


• Associates degree or completion of equivalent technical/trade school is preferred.


• Three (3) years of practical experience performing maintenance on semi-complex manufacturing equipment General knowledge of electrical, mechanical and pneumatic systems.

• Knowledge of programmable logic controllers, using the PLC as a troubleshooting tool


• Advanced knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems


• Time management skills and the ability to effectively work within unplanned time constraints.


• Team leadership skills and the ability to effectively influence others to work towards common objectives.


• Strong troubleshooting and project management skills


• Computer skills and the ability to effectively use Microsoft Office to include Word, Outlook, and Excel


• Ability to work under pressure and respond with a sense of urgency.


• Ability to continuously broaden knowledge and scope in maintenance techniques and new equipment technologies.


• Ability to read and understand mechanical, electrical drawings, flowcharts, and/or other drawings of a technical nature.


• Ability to modify or develop control logic to enhance equipment.


• Ability to train less experienced team members.


• Ability to work effectively and professionally with employees, team members, engineers, manufacturing management, etc., by using good interpersonal communication skills.


• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness.

THE BENEFITS

Lamplight Farms, Home of the TIKI Brand, is located in Menomonee Falls, just off I-45, with an additional warehouse off 76th and Bradley Road in Milwaukee.This position is eligible for the complete benefit package offered by our parent company, the W.C. Bradley Co., and includes paid time off for holidays, vacation, illness, and volunteering; medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401k with generous company match; and much more!

For employment within the United States, Lamplight Farms Incorporate, a division of the W.C. Bradley Co., uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired team members. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Service at www.uscis.gov/e-verify.

Lamplight Farms Incorporated, like all divisions of the W.C. Bradley Co.

is an Affirmative Action / Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Discrimination and all unlawful harassment (including sexual harassment) in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, or veteran status. We support and obey laws that prohibit discrimination where we do business.

Federal law requires Lamplight Farms Incorporated, like all divisions of the W.C. Bradley Co. to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. If you are interested in applying for employment with Lamplight Farms Incorporated and require special assistance or accommodation to complete any part of the application and pre-employment process, please contact our Human Resources Office at 262.790.8616 or visit us at W140N4900 Lilly Rd, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051.