Maintenance Technician Lead (3rd Shift)

About Us:

SWD Inc. opened for business in March 1980 with three employees in a 9,000 sq. ft. leased facility and began black oxiding, cleaning, and pickling operations with used equipment. In late 1980, the company began passivating stainless steel and in 1981 purchased Fastener Sorting Corporation. Today, a recognized leader in the Metal Finishing and Fastener Sorting fields, SWD Inc. has over 200 employees and runs three shifts per day in its 250,000 sq. ft. facility just west of Chicago in Addison, Illinois.

Note: SWD is a Drug-Free workplace. All job offers are contingent on successful completion of a Background Check, Drug Screen, and Pre-Employment Physical.

What We're Seeking:

SWD Inc. is seeking a full-time Maintenance Technician Lead. This 3rd shift opening is overnight from 11pm-7am (Starting at $20.00/hr-$40.00/hr), plus overtime as business needs demand. Compensation is fully dependent on experience and can be discussed during the in-person interview, if selected for one. This role will involve performing all the duties of a Maintenance Technician, while also leading the other Maintenance Technicians on the shift.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Lead and supervise the maintenance team on the assigned shift
• Ensure all maintenance tasks are logged and tracked within Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) system
• Oversee the progress of work orders and ensure all Maintenance Technicians on the shift complete them timely
• Troubleshoot minor electrical problems (blown fuses, shorts, etc.)
• Detect unusual sounds from machines indicating malfunctions
• Install piping systems in pvc stainless steel, and/or iron pipe
• Install machinery and equipment according to specifications
• Repair and maintain centrifugal and pneumatic pumps
• Show ability to weld metal parts with either tig or arc
• Show ability to fabricate or modify equipment using hand tools, such as saws, drills, and grinders
• Comply with all SWD Inc. safety rules and regulations
• Be aware of SWD Inc. company policy and procedures, including the quality system as defined by QS-9000 and ISO-14001 and outlined in the SWD Inc.’s quality and environmental systems policy and procedure manuals

Qualifications:

• Associate degree or certificate related to maintenance or 2+ years of maintenance experience
• Ability to lift 40 lbs.
• Prior manufacturing and forklift experience
• Leadership experience including interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be available to work occasional weekends for quarterly maintenance

SWD Benefits:

• Pay Every Friday!
• Start earning PTO (Vacation Days) on Day 1 of Employment
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Eight Paid Holidays
• Sick Days
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Referral Bonuses
• Fitness Membership Reimbursement