Maintenance Technician, Lead

Jamco Products Inc., a Myers Industries Company (NYSE: MYE), is the industry's largest manufacturer of industrial grade fully welded carts, trucks, tables, cabinets, platforms, workbenches, and more in steel & stainless steel. With over 500 models in 3,000 sizes, Jamco is sure to have something to fit the industrial transport or storage needs of each client. Jamco Products is located in South Beloit, Illinois and has distribution warehouses in IL, FL, & TX.

Shift: Monday - Friday 5:00am - 2:30pm
Wage: $72,800 - $149,920/year

Job Title: Maintenance Technician, Lead
Reports To: Maintenance Manager
Location: Jamco Products – South Beloit, IL (South and North)

SUMMARY
The Maintenance Technician, Lead is responsible for performing all electrical and mechanical machine maintenance plus maintain facilities, as well as Lead multi-trade technicians that perform facility - preventative - machine maintenance, and troubleshoot – repair - install equipment. The Lead will schedule, budget, and allocate resources through CMMS System and as directed by Maintenance Manager. This is a ‘hands on’ role that requires technical expertise in PLC’s, electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics, drives, and mechanical subject matter.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Schedule, assign, maintain, budget, and allocate resources for multi trade maintenance technicians.
• Analyze equipment, machinery, data, and repair logs for trending and apply proactive support to reduce machine and facility downtime.
• Maintain on time completion of any/all work tasks to avoid unnecessary repairs and interference with production.
• Provide Training to Operations and Maintenance staff on any/all equipment, while also maintain Safety protocols and procedures as it relates to Processes and Machine Operation.
• Ability to independently troubleshoot, repair, and maintain Production Machinery, Crane, Forklifts, and other Machines.
• Utilize several trade skills such as plumbing, electrical, mechanical, welding, machining, etc.
• Comply with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency and company directives related to building operations and work safety
• Inspect building exteriors, interiors, parking lots and grounds regularly. Troubleshoot operations failures and re-establish building services under minimal supervision. Respond quickly to emergency situations, summoning additional assistance as needed
• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation.
• Dismantles machinery and removes/replaces defective parts.
• Determines changes in requirements of parts by inspecting and measuring various instruments.
• Ability to read manuals of equipment and interpret them to understand how to operate and maintain them properly
• Communicate with management and operators to inform them about equipment faults and best maintenance techniques to implement for maximum performance
• Maintain scheduled Preventative Maintenance daily
• Perform facility exterior maintenance and repairs
• Responsible for maintaining lock out tag out procedures
• Fabricate, build equipment and components for projects
• Perform all other duties assigned or requested

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• 5 – 8 years of electrical, machine and mechanical maintenance experience required
• 5 - 8 years of experience working with plumbing, electrical, carpentry and masonry.
• Relevant trade certification and/or licensure given preference
• Solid working knowledge of facilities electrical & plumbing
• Preferred knowledge in Powder Coat Systems, Curing Ovens, Material Handling, Fabrication Equipment, etc.
• Ability to operate machinery and any technical equipment
• In-depth knowledge of air and heating coal systems preferred
• Ability to lift and move heavy equipment
• Familiar with all OSHA safety standards and regulations
• Skilled in analyzing information and communication

EDUCATION

• High school Diploma (with max experience) or Mechatronics Certification or Associates Degree preferred
• Prefer to hire candidates who have an associate degree with a focus on plumbing, electrical wiring structural, electrical and HVAC skills.
• Basic training in wiring and plumbing installation and repair is needed, and additional coursework in HVAC systems, PLC’s, mechanics, tool maintenance, refrigeration systems and welding is recommended as well.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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 to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, twist, stoop, pull, push, assemble, and carry for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds regularly.
• Frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with an assist.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Ability to perform in a manufacturing environment that may have high noise levels, dust, chemicals, oil, and grease. Ability to work in an environment that may be either hot, cold or humid.

Myers Industries, Inc. is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.