Maintenance Technician - Industrial

Job Details

Job Location

Paternoster (Midlink) - Kalamazoo, MI

Salary Range

$28.00 - $35.00 Hourly

Description

Title

SIRS Maintenance Technician - Industrial

Classification

Hourly

Reports To

SIRS Operations Manager

Position Type & Hours

Full-Time

Shift : Mon - Fri 5am - 3 : 30pm (regular overtime required)

Pay Rate : $28 - $35+ / hour, based on education and experience

Additional Compensation Available : Safety and Attendance Bonus, discretionary $90 / month gas bonus, discretionary end-of-year bonus, steel-toe reimbursement, tool reimbursement, free uniforms

SUMMARY

The Maintenance Technician (industrial) maintains, troubleshoots, repairs and / or rebuilds all processing equipment in department as necessary.

This position is part of the opening of our new state-of-the-art facility at Midlink in Kalamazoo, MI, which became operational in the spring of 2024.

This role will play a crucial role in assisting to ensure a smooth operational setup and contribute to the success of our future growth.

About Schupan

Schupan is family-owned and privately-held. Our formula for success for more

than fifty years is simple : Treat our customers, employees, and consumers as we

would wish to be treated.

We are proud to build relationships that add value for our customers and give back

to the communities that provide opportunities for our employees.

We believe our employees make us the best.

To support our employees, we provide benefit offerings for our employees to choose what fits their life. Offerings include medical, dental, company paid employee only dental, dental for dependents, company paid core vision for employee and family, HSA, FSA, 401k, company paid group life and AD&D, voluntary life, short and long-term disability, fitness incentives, wellness premium discount, pet insurance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and EAP.

Core Values

At Schupan, we want to positively impact our people, community, and planet every day. We believe our core values foster a culture of excellence through growth.

Schupan & Sons, Inc. expects all employees to perform their job duties and consistently follow the core values.

• Integrity - We are honest in our interactions to foster trust, accountability, and responsibility.
• Empowerment - We are committed to providing the resources necessary to elevate our employees & our business to excellence.
• Sustainability - We are dedicated to the wellbeing of our communities, our people, our environment and to the long-term success of our business.
• Compassion - We are inspired to help others and committed to a workplace of kindness, understanding, and respecting others diverse perspectives and experiences.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Troubleshoot, repair, and rebuild equipment in department which includes but is not limited to : balers, shredders and conveyors.
• Repair and maintain equipment as it relates to electrical, mechanical and hydraulics.
• Ensure scheduled and preventative maintenance is performed in accordance with OSHA and manufacturers recommendations / specifications.
• Routinely lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Maintain knowledge of CMMS and / or maintenance repair software.
• Comply with all company safety regulations and policies.
• Must be able to interact in-person with peers and the public.
• Must be able to handle high-stress situations.
• Ability to work regular overtime as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Display Schupan core values : integrity, empowerment, sustainability, and compassion.

Qualifications

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent required
• 8-10 years in manufacturing as a maintenance technician, control programmer, or similar experience required
• Multi-trade experience with industrial electrical experience required

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Journeyman status or millwright in skilled trades discipline preferred
• Associate's degree, or certification in electrical or mechanical technology preferred
• Technical education or training highly desired in the following fields :
• Industrial electrical
• Programmable Logic Controls
• Schematics
• Mechanical
• Hydraulics
• Robotics

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to demonstrate attention to detail.
• Ability to accurately read and take measurements.
• Ability to comprehend manuals and instructions.
• Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Ability to respond to employee and customer complaints with respect and consideration.
• Ability to operate the following types of tools :

Pneumatic

• Welders
• Gas cutting torch / plasma cutter
• Cordless hand tools
• Torque wrenches
• Multi meter / Amp meter

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands 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 who are otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job unless such accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the Company.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to :

• Requires sitting, standing, and walking for the duration of the shift
• Routinely performs repetitive movements such as bending, twisting, reaching, lifting, and pulling
• Occasionally performs movements such as kneeling, climbing, or crouching
• Routinely lift and / or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move more than 100 pounds with group lift
• Routinely exposed to moving and mechanical parts.
• Occasionally exposed to wet and / or humid conditions, extreme cold and heat, and outside weather
• Occasionally push / pull 400-2000 pounds using a pallet jack
• Ability to use hands and fingers in repetitive movements.
• Requires specific vision abilities including : close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
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