Support Tech II (2nd Shift)

Brunswick; Fond du Lac (WI); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

401k

Health Savings Account (with company)

Wellbeing program

Product purchase discounts

Much more

Job summary

Brunswick's Mercury Marine division in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin is hiring a Support Tech II to keep parts flowing across the plant floor. The role supports machining, coating, assembly and shipping through forklift operation, lineside delivery, and warehouse tasks in a fast-paced environment.

You will participate in daily 5S+1 activities to maintain a clean, safe workspace and support quality and productivity initiatives while learning our Kanban-driven replenishment system.

Qualifications

• Experience operating material delivery equipment; training provided.
• Forklift experience in manufacturing is a plus but not required.
• Warehouse experience is a plus but not required.
• General computer skills required; training on systems used in operations.
• Experience with Kanban delivery system is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to deliver large parts to various operations across Plant 15.
• Deliver small parts on lineside using delivery carts and wagons.
• Replenish parts from offsite warehouses; support receiving/shipping tasks.
• Follow plant safety rules and maintain a clean, 5S+1 work area.
• Support quality and productivity activities as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Kanban delivery

Warehouse operations

5S+1

Basic computer skills

Training provided

Safety rules

Teamwork / communication

Job description

Position Overview

As a Support Tech II, you will join a dynamic team of the company's winning culture by supporting the Mercury Marine values of: Integrity, Customer Centricity, Product & Service Leadership, Sustainability, and Employee Engagement through the production of high quality inboard and outboard marine engines. At Brunswick, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver.

Essential Functions

• The Support Tech II job class includes a variety of roles. These include operating a forklift supporting various manufacturing operations (machining, coating, assembly, shipping, receiving, and warehouse).
• The job class also includes lineside delivery roles which are responsible for delivering small parts to the point of use on the assembly lines.
• There are also a variety of warehouse roles including receiving, shipping, and warehouse operations. These roles use both forklifts and narrow aisle lift trucks to support various manufacturing operations.
• Daily tasks include indirect support of manufacturing operations for large and small part replenishment to the various machining cells, coating operations, and assembly lines.
• Equipment used to support manufacturing include sit down and stand-up forklifts, narrow aisle forklifts, powered delivery carts, and some manual lifting devices.
• Support Tech II employees are expected to participate in daily 5S+1 activities maintaining a clean and organized work area to promote a safe work environment.
• Support Tech II roles are critical to our company’s success as they keep parts in front of the various manufacturing functions throughout the plant helping to meet daily production goals.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Forklift Operators – Delivery of large parts utilizing a powered industrial truck to various operations throughout Plant 15. Operators work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment utilizing radio communication and Mercury’s material replenishment system to deliver parts throughout the plant as requested to meet daily production needs. All drivers are expected to follow plant safety rules while maintaining a clean and organized work area utilizing 5S+1 principles. Operators will be required to support various quality and productivity activities on an as needed basis.
• Lineside Operators – Delivery of small parts utilizing powered delivery carts and tow behind wagons to various assembly operations. Operators work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment utilizing a Kanban system and Mercury’s material replenishment system to replenish parts using lean methodology. All drivers are expected to follow plant safety rules while maintaining a clean and organized work area utilizing 5S+1 principles. Operators will be required to support various quality and productivity activities on an as needed basis.
• Shipping/Receiving/Warehouse Operations – Replenishment of parts utilizing a variety of equipment to/from our offsite warehouses to support daily manufacturing functions. Operators work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment using a variety of communication means to move parts to/from our offsite warehouses and throughout or main assembly plant. Responsibilities include receiving parts from our offsite warehouses utilizing Mercury’s material flow systems, shipping excess parts to our offsite warehouses, and maintaining markets to support internal delivery needs. All employees are expected to follow plant safety rules while maintaining a clean and organized work area utilizing 5S+1 principles. Operators will be required to support various quality and productivity activities on an as needed basis.

Experience and Skills

• Ability to drive material delivery equipment is a manufacturing environment, training and certification will be provided.
• Prior forklift experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus but not required.
• Prior warehouse experience is a plus but not required.
• General computer skills will be required for all Support Tech II jobs, training will be provided for the systems used within our operations.
• Prior experience using a Kanban delivery system is a plus but not required.

Salary

The hiring rate for this position is $26.49, hourly.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• paid vacation
• 401k
• Health Savings Account (with company contribution)
• wellbeing program
• product purchase discounts
• much more

Why Brunswick

Whatever tomorrow brings, we’ll be at the leading edge. As the clear leader in the marine industry, we’re committed to our values and supporting our exceptional people. We offer and encourage growth opportunities within and across our many brands. In addition, we’re proud of being recognized for making a splash with numerous awards!

Next is Now! We value growth and development, recognizing that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job.

About Mercury Marine

Headquartered in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, Mercury Marine® is the world’s leading manufacturer of recreational marine propulsion engines. A division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), Mercury provides engines, boats, services and parts for recreational, commercial and government marine applications. Mercury empowers boaters with products that are easy to use, extremely reliable and backed by the most dedicated customer support in the world. The company’s industry-leading brand portfolio includes Mercury outboard engines, Mercury MerCruiser® sterndrive and inboard packages, Mercury propellers, Mercury inflatable boats, Mercury SmartCraft® electronics, Land 'N' Sea marine parts distribution and Mercury and Quicksilver® parts and oils. More information is available at MercuryMarine.com.

Brunswick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to innovation and inspiration and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

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