Plant and Maintenance Technician - Quaker Windows

Position Overview

The Maintenance Technicians complete services to keep equipment and our buildings running properly. The position supports production by performing both corrective and preventive maintenance tasks while maintaining a high level of safety and quality.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of semiskilled duties in the areas of plumbing, carpentry, painting, machine servicing, electrical and mechanics
• Set and install new equipment
• Relocate and remove equipment as required
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks as needed such as lubrication, cleaning and general inspections.
• Fabricate minimal changes to equipment for repairs or to enhance machine performance
• Manage time and resources and adapt to changing priorities
• Respond to breakdown calls quickly
• Locate sources of problems by observing mechanical and electrical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Trouble shoot, diagnose and repair the root cause issue making sure to fix it right the first time
• Prompt and regular attendance at an assigned work location.
• Interact with employees and customers in an appropriate manner.
• Confer and collaborate with staff members with whom the employee must interact on a regular basis.
• Review and analyze data and information.
• Plan, prioritize and monitor maintenance activities.
• Complete assigned tasks or projects in a timely manner.

Supervisory Responsibility

No direct management or supervisory responsibilities.

Safety

Observe safety and security policies and procedures, including proper use of PPE (personal protective equipment); report potentially unsafe conditions; and use equipment and materials properly. Follow job-specific safety requirements such as Lock Out Tag Out, Ladder Safety, Power and Manual Tool Safety, Safe Lift and Scaffold Safety. Additionally, individuals in this position must follow all safe driving laws.

Travel

Minimal travel between the Quaker campuses may be required.

Qualifications

An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Knowledge of hand tools
• Knowledge of power tools and shop equipment such as mill, lathe and bandsaw
• Ability to read hydraulic schematics
• Ability to read pneumatic schematics
• Ability to read electrical schematics
• Sufficient in Microsoft Office Products - Outlook, Word, Excel
• Knowledge of basic math skills
• Knowledge of AutoCAD drafting software preferred
• Sufficient in Allen Bradley, Rockwell Industrial Automation brand or other Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) language
• Must have and maintain a valid Class E Driver's License

Preferred Education and Experience

The expectation is that the individual has achieved a minimum level of education and/or related expertise to qualify for this position.

• A High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is required.
• Associate's Degree in relevant mechanical/technical field or enrollment in a mechanical/technical program or equivalent work experience is required.
• Minimum two years related work experience within an operations environment with a strong mechanical/technical skillset preferred

Competencies and Skills

• Advanced Problem Solving
• Communication Proficiency & Listening
• Collaboration
• Dependability
• Safety Focused

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. The days and hours of work are Monday through Friday during normal business hours. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. These hours are subject to change based upon company needs.

Physical Demands

The demands and environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position operates in a manufacturing environment. The employee must be able to:

• regularly lift and/or carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift up to 85 pounds through team lift
• work shifts of at least 8 hours, and occasionally longer, for 5 days each week;
• stand for prolonged periods

It is an essential job function and safety rule, applicable to every employee working in a safety sensitive classified position, to be able to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to climactic variations, fumes or airborne particles, various levels of vibration, and moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment may require hearing protection.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at the discretion of management any time.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Quaker is an equal opportunity employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Quaker will be based on merit, qualifications, abilities, and Quaker's needs and resources. Quaker does not discriminate in any employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other category protected by law.