Maintenance Tech II - 1st Shift

Job Description:

Company Overview: 

Alpine, an ITW company, is a leading provider of building component software, equipment, and the industry’s best service to component manufacturers.  Partnering with our customers, we help to improve their businesses and make them more productive.  We are a leader in delivering software solutions to the construction industry to increase profitability. 

ITW offers its employees a path for advancement, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to help employees care for themselves, their families, and their futures.

Position Summary:

Performs electro-mechanical and pneumatic troubleshooting, repair and preventative maintenance of production, warehouse and plant facility equipment. Rebuilds equipment, machines replacement parts and maintains MRO inventory. Leads training, cost reduction, process improvement, safety, plant layout and efficiency projects.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Performs electro-mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic trouble shooting, repair and general preventative maintenance procedures on all production, warehouse, facility and plant equipment
• Using multi-meters, amp meters and ohm-meters, troubleshoot AC/DC/VFD/servo motors, motor controllers, PLC’s and rewire/ identify/replace failed components to include: motors, drives, drive boards, I/O boards, switches, transformers, contactors, relays and fuses.
• Programs PLC’s and VFD motors as required
• Repairs, replaces defective parts maintaining MRO inventory as required. Installs special functional and structural parts in devices. Rebuilds and repairs all equipment that is in need of repair.
• Sets up and operates lathe, milling machine, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking machines to manufacture and repair parts as needed
• Implements a preventative maintenance program for all production and support equipment including training of production associates in equipment operation and preventative maintenance processes
• Contributes to product/quality/process improvement efforts by initiating and participating in problem-solving/improvement teams recommending ideas/changes to business processes, procedures, materials and equipment and implementing recommendations
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with safety processes, procedures and regulations. Follows all lockout/tagout procedures before performing equipment maintenance as required.  Wears all protective equipment required by company including but not limited to:  gloves, ear protection, safety glasses, respirator, etc.
• Performs other responsibilities, projects as assigned
• Contributes to team effort in a cooperative, supportive  team manner

Valuable Benefits:

We value and respect the impact our colleagues make every day both inside and outside of work. Our culture promotes colleague well-being through robust benefits programs and resources, professional and personal development opportunties, and fulfillment through meaningful work.

Some benefits included are:

• Generous time off - up to 120 hours of vacation, 40 hours of sick time, and 24 hours of floating holiday within first year.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage. ITW offers a wellness program that provides significant discounts towards your health coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement, and professional development/advancement opportunties.
• Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability as well as Life Insurance.
• 401k with a 6% Company match.

Job Requirements:

• Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports/correspondence and communicate concisely
• Possess a strong electro-mechanical aptitude, with strong understanding of electricity.  Ability to use basic machine shop equipment, hand tools, forklift, and material handling equipment

• Ability to solve practical problems and act independently in a fast-paced environment with a variety of variables in situations with limited standardization. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram form, collect/analyze data and prepare findings
• Ability to read and understand schematics in order to troubleshoot complex equipment problems
• Ability to lead, train others effectively in operating , maintaining and troubleshooting equipment
• Possess solid analytical/ numerical abilities with attention to accuracy/detail
• Must be able to work overtime as required to meet production’s needs as well as flexibility to work around scheduled production hours.  Will require some off shift work

• Must have a high level of safety awareness and a record of good safety habits

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this position, within typical manufacturing working conditions.  While performing the duties of this job, the associate regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is exposed to high noise levels when in the manufacturing departments. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel; frequently required to walk, stand, talk, hear, reach with hands and arms and occasionally required to sit.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Additional Information

ITW is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Compensation Information:

Starts at $30/hr.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.