Maintenance/Electrical Technician - Midwest Nonwovens, LLC

Maintenance/Electrical Technician

About Us:

MidWest Nonwovens, a family owned and operated company, combines manufacturing excellence and customer service to provide thermally bonded high loft polyester nonwovens of superior quality. Our commitment to innovative product development, product consistency, and professional logistics set MidWest Nonwovens above the competition.

The leadership at MidWest Nonwovens is committed to continually improving the quality and capability of our equipment. We are growing rapidly and are looking for a Manufacturing Maintenance Mechanic/Electrician that would like to join our team!

www.midwestnonwovens.com

Responsibilities:

• Performs assigned rudimentary preventative maintenance work.
• Demonstrates ability to follow procedures directed by work orders or higher-level technicians to conduct rudimentary troubleshooting preventative maintenance and repair according to MWN standards ensuring all instructions are followed and that each step is fully executed.
• Troubleshoot and repair all electrical and mechanical problems on all equipment and make the necessary repairs.
• May be on call for breakdowns, including nights and weekends.
• Must maintain a clean and organized maintenance area.
• Software skills, including use of Microsoft Office software and web-based applications and must maintain accurate maintenance records.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 2+ years of industrial maintenance experience or equivalent technical education.
• Ability to troubleshoot both mechanical and electrical issues and solve problems.
• Ability to read and troubleshoot low voltage using electrical schematics.
• Ability to perform basic electrical work, including, but not limited to, changing out motors, troubleshooting machine faults, and running wiring
• Ability to be on call for nights and weekends.

• Verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate with immediate management.
• Time management, organizational and multi-tasking skills necessary to work in a fast-paced environment, handling various tasks and changing priorities, while maintaining a high attention to detail and accuracy to achieve daily assignments and goals.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Vocational or Technical School
• Basic knowledge of PLC's

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent lifting, climbing, crouching, squatting bending and kneeling.
• Ability to climb ladders, bend, crawl into tight spaces.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.

Extensive Benefits:

• 401K Plan
• 401K matching
• Profit Sharing
• Individual and Family Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation, Personal Days, Sick Days
• Paid Holidays
• Quarterly Bonuses

Apply:

If interested, please respond with your resume. MidWest Nonwovens LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full Time

Pay Range: $ 28.00- $ 45.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8-10 hour shifts
• On Call, must be able to do emergency on call after hours rotation
• Overtime