Company Overview: Schafer Industries is a premier supplier of off-highway axles and differentiated precision gearing solutions. Established in 1934, Schafer Industries has locations in South Bend, IN, Roscoe, IL, Fredericktown, OH and Blacklick, OH. Schafer Industries is one of the few manufacturers of integrated axle solutions in the off-highway electric vehicle market. Schafer serves customers in a variety of end markets including off-highway vehicles, recreational vehicles, aerospace, defense, oil & gas, material handling, powertrain, electric mobility, heavy duty trucking, agriculture, and construction. Our mission is to leverage world class capabilities to deliver superior products and services to maximize the value for our customers, employees, shareholders, and communities.
Position Summary: Schafer Industries is currently seeking a Maintenance Technician - 1st shift for its Schafer Industries operation in South Bend, IN.
Why Work at Schafer Industries?
- We are a growth-oriented company with a diversified customer base.
- We are committed to a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
- You will enjoy a collaborative work environment where your talents and opinions matter.
- We provide training as well as opportunities to work on projects in support of your career development.
- You will quickly see your impact when working with the team.
- We have competitive pay and benefits to include 401(k) match and tuition reimbursement.
- We live our values of Safety, Integrity, Responsibility to Others, Customer Focus, Continuous Improvement and Accountability in all that we do.
Job Summary: The entry level Maintenance Technician is responsible for assisting the Maintenance Technician in the installation, repair, and maintenance of a variety of machine tools. This position will troubleshoot, select materials, and order parts to perform routine preventive maintenance on machinery and facilities.
Essential Functions:
- Conducts Preventive Maintenance Program on machines and facilities by:
- Assisting in improving machine uptime by reducing/eliminating machine issues
- Work with outside contractors to address issues with both equipment and facilities.
- Assist with machine moves, building repairs/improvements and light machine repairs.
Responsible for repair of machines and facility and where necessary by supporting Maintenance Technician.
- Perform actual repair on the machines to minimize the down time.
- Support senior technician for the repair for quick machine recovery.
- Coordinate with local vendors for necessary services as applicable.
- Help lead and track facility and maintenance related projects.
- Inquire and recommend purchase of maintenance parts as applicable.
Responsible for supporting the Schafer Business Process by:
- Maintaining the 6S program in assigned area.
- Participating in Lean activities and engage in continuous improvement.
- Channeling problems and/or complaints to appropriate person for resolution.
- Supporting all Schafer policies and procedures.
- Reporting to Supervisor when assignments cannot be completed.
- Providing input and assistance with the implementation of quality improvements.
- Resolving problems.
- Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
- Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- High School Diploma or GED
- Requires physical ability and stamina to perform the essential functions of the position, including the ability to walk, stand, lift, carry up to 50 pounds, push, kneel, bend, stoop, reach over and under waist level, twist for extended periods of time on cement or other hard surfaces, etc.
- Demonstrates the verbal and written communication skills necessary to complete forms and take messages in a legible, accurate manner.
- Previous experience in Mechanical, Plumbing, HVAC, or Electrical is preferred.
- Must be able to communicate in English.
- Must have strong computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office and Excel.
Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.
Schafer Industries is an EEO/AAP Employer: Our company is committed to providing equal employment opportunity. This means that we make employment decisions on the basis of job-related qualifications, skills and abilities and not on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
As a federal subcontractor, we also are required to take affirmative action, or proactive measures, to prevent discrimination.
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