Maintenance Technician (Raft Department) - 1st Shift (6AM-2PM)

Join our Rafts team as a dedicated Maintenance Technician supporting the tooling systems at the heart of our roll forming process. "Rafts" are the complex tooling assemblies that determine the shape and quality of the profiles we produce, making them critical to our success. In this hands-on role, you'll troubleshoot mechanical issues, perform repairs and preventive maintenance, and utilize welding and fabrication skills to to ensure critical tooling and equipment remain safe, reliable, and production-ready.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Carry out repair, maintenance, installation, and troubleshooting work on rafts, tooling, and related equipment.


• Assist in troubleshooting equipment systems with mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components.


• Assist in the disassembly and assembly of electrical components associated with raft and tooling systems.


• Fabricate welded structures, tooling, fixtures, and spare parts using processing machines and fabrication equipment.


• Assemble rafts, tooling, jigs, and equipment according to drawings, sketches, samples, or instructions.


• Perform welding, cutting, grinding, etc. to repair and modify rafts, tooling, and related equipment.


• Perform installation and alignment of rafts, tooling, and associated equipment.


• Repair existing raft assemblies, gearboxes, bearings, and related equipment as needed.


• Perform Preventative Maintenance (PM) activities and complete work orders as directed.


• Use proper Lock Out, Tag Out (LOTO) and other safety procedures.


• Use proper procedures when pulling parts from stores.


• Instruct and communicate in a positive manner with operators, set-up personnel, and other team members.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.


• Certificate of completion from a vocational training center or a degree from a trade school in industrial maintenance, mechanical systems, manufacturing technology, welding, machining, or a related technical field preferred.


• 2-5 years mechanical maintenance or similar skills base.

Physical Requirements

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud; hearing protection is provided and required. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes, coolant, or airborne particles and will work near moving mechanical parts.

• Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly.


• Ability to perform excessive walking, standing, bending, climbing, reaching, grasping, and lifting.


• Ability to visually inspect parts and use of hands to use measuring gauges.


• Ability to run machines and equipment safely and efficiently.

What We Offer You

Benefits for You and Your Family

• Medical Insurance plan options.


• Dental Insurance


• Vision Insurance


• Life, Disability, and AD&D Insurance


• Voluntary Additional Critical Illness and Accident Insurance


• 401K + Company Match


• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Exercise Facility Reimbursement

Learning and Development

With our long history, there are many resources for development and growth including structured training pathways, emphasis on cross-training, continuous improvement initiatives, and other opportunities for employees to engage with the organization.

Diverse and Inclusive Culture

We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that's how the best work gets done. You'll find we like to have fun here, too.

We believe a diverse workforce is a key driver of success for our business. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants of Welser Profile are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran's status, or any other protected characteristic.

This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship.