2nd Shift Maintenance Technician - FXI Inc

Building our Future Together. FXI is a leading producer of foam innovation in the Bedding, Furniture, Industrial, Home & Office, Healthcare, and Transportation markets. We have made it our mission to provide tailored solutions that delight our customers and consumers. With our corporate headquarters, high-tech research and development facility, and multiple manufacturing locations in North America, FXI has built a culture of innovation and achievement that is recognized by customers, suppliers and peers. Our products include finished goods, sub-assemblies, services, and raw materials for OEMs, fabricators, and retailers. You will find FXI’s foam innovations inside, around, and under yourself in countless applications. Everywhere foam goes, FXI’s innovations lead the way! Won’t you join us?

Primary Job Duties:

• Observes function of installed equipment to detect hazards, problems, and the need for service, repair and/or replacement of electrical, electronic, and mechanical components.
• Discusses equipment performance issues and improvement ideas with pertinent technical staff.
• Maintains a high level of work ethics and safety, in all aspects of electrical and mechanical work that is being completed.
• Repairs, maintains, and installs electrical systems and equipment such as, but not limited to, motors, drives, wiring and associated devices.
• Repairs, maintains, and installs mechanical systems and equipment such as, but not limited to, pumps, gearboxes, piping and associated systems.
• Locates and determines electrical malfunctions using test instruments such as multimeter, and temperature probe.
• Must be able to identify and specify parts required for repair and/or rebuilding of manufacturing equipment.
• Participates in new installations and modifications to existing equipment to minimize waste of materials, provide access for future maintenance, and avoid unsightly, hazardous and unreliable performance of equipment.
• Employee is required to keep work area neat, clean, and free from hazards.
• Must be able to obtain forklift and aerial lift platform licenses.
• Must be able and willing to assume other responsibilities, within reason and with proper instruction, deemed necessary to meet optimum labor utilization
• Must be able to read, write, and comprehend the English language (i.e., the language of all plant directives) for required document control, equipment operation, and supervisor/peer instructions.
• Ability to understand mathematics, handbook formulas, NEC codebook, and other sources of technical information.
• Must be capable of interfacing with other departments/personnel for the purpose of developing and/or supplying information to ascertain and achieve processing requirements.
• Understanding of Preventive Maintenance programs is a must.
• Able to fabricate fixtures, stands, covers, and assemblies from provided drawings.
• Working knowledge of Parker, Allen Bradley, and Siemens AC variable frequency drives, PLCs and associated protocols is a plus.
• Must have computer skills, including the capability to use email, compile reports and spreadsheets for parts and project tracking.
• Must read and identify components depicted on electrical and electronic prints.
• Must have a complete set of hand and measuring tools to perform the job function.
• Employee is responsible for their own work and must exercise care and compliance of all established safety procedures.
• Employee must be willing to be on call to support production needs as well.
• Must be able to work on aerial lift platforms up to 80 feet on a limited basis, 30 feet on average.
• Must be able to handle physical heavy lifting of materials/tools up to 75 pounds. Heavier materials may require assistance.

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

• Technical School oe equivilant experience
• Experience making electrical and mechanical repairs and installations 
• Experience reading electrical drawings
• Ability to work off-shift including Saturday and Sundays

Desired Traits:

• Maintenance Planning and Monitoring
• Continuous Improvement
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Ability to work in a team enviroment