Hrly Fab Maintenance

EJ has an immediate opening for an Hourly Maintenance position.

Generous Benefit Package that includes: Vacation & Holiday Pay, Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Program, 401K (with match), Life Insurance, etc.

About EJ : We are the leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of access solutions for water, sewer, drainage, telecommunications, and utility networks. EJ is a family-owned company with corporate headquarters located in East Jordan, Michigan, where the company was founded in 1883. Globally, we employ over 2,500 people, have operations in 13 countries and sell our products in over 100 countries. We are looking to reinforce our market leadership and are seeking dedicated employees to join our team in the quest of our vision.

The core strength of our business is our dedicated employees. Employees who embrace our values, understand the importance of relationships, and strive for excellence. Our values, which have been passed down for generations, are the essence of our companys identity and our guide for making decisions. Core values at EJ include safety and security, honesty and integrity, environmental responsibility, respect for others, quality and excellence, and social responsibility. We are seeking high-performing individuals who are interested in contributing their talents to an innovative and growing company.

Location: Tavares, FL

SUMMARY

The main purpose of this position is to provide technical support to current and future production equipment and processes. The technician is expected to respond to requests for improvements, as well as process problems, and independently troubleshoot and repair or adjust machinery and automation equipment to keep production running with optimal efficiency and quality. Development of planned maintenance routines, and documenting and performing/instructing them on equipment is an important secondary requirement. The technician will communicate and coordinate their efforts with the Manufacturing Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Promotes the culture, the mission and vision, and the core values of the company. This includes adherence to and promotion of the company safety beliefs, employee engagement, competencies, code of conduct, and other policies and procedures.

• Troubleshoots and repair machinery.

• Troubleshoots and edits programs and settings on automated equipment.

• Make or modify fixtures and tooling when needed.

• Assists in planning, evaluation & installation of new equipment.

• Takes corrective action on any safety violation and notify the area supervisor.

• Performs preventative/planned maintenance.

• Plans and directs building repairs, improvements and layout changes if required.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Five years technical experience and two years education/training in a manufacturing or equipment repair environment, desired.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Experience and ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Strong mechanical ability and ability and background with fabrication equipment

• Tool path programming experience such as plasma cutter, robot or CNC

• Knowledge of machinery, including strong hydraulic and electrical experience

• Strong understanding of safety procedures

• Must have own tools, ability to read calipers, micrometers and use multimeter

• Ability to perform Planned Maintenance on all equipment in Facility

• Must work well with others

• Welding knowledge desirable

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 climb in overhead structures, to work beneath machines and in close quarters performing analysis and repair work.

Ability to perform both fine and gross motor skills.

Ability to lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds.

Ability to focus eyesight both far and near

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme heat; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud.

EJ is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.