Maintenance Technician - 2nd shift

Maintenance Technician

Custom Profile is an employee-owned company that develops and manufactures specialty thermoplastic profile extrusions and sub-assemblies with locations in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Camden, SC and Juarez, Mexico. Our in-house tooling design and fabrication allows for complete control of quality and reduced lead times. The company boasts a blue-chip customer base, including Herman Miller, Haworth, Hon/Allsteel, Steelcase, Whirlpool, Electrolux, GE Appliance, 3M and others.

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the successful candidate will be responsible for the safe repair and troubleshooting of plastic extrusion equipment. Perform mechanical/electrical maintenance and preventive maintenance paying attention to quality customer service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs preventative maintenance, equipment repairs, equipment improvement, equipment upgrades and equipment installations on the factory equipment in assigned areas.
• Responds to calls from production for emergency repairs or down equipment in a timely manner.
• Performs a variety of service work in one or more specialized building system such as, Mechanical, Electrical/Electronic, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Machine Servicing, etc.
• Identifies and improves safety issues within production areas.
• Ensures all issues and projects are addressed appropriately and efficiently
• Consults with other Maintenance, Engineering and Manufacturing employees to identify and resolve all maintenance issues in a timely manner.
• Assist in start up and shut down of plant as needed.
• Ensures that maintenance coverage for production areas is provided at all times.
• Maintain 5S environment in work area and Tool Shop.
• Follows lock out tag out procedures and all other safety rules where required.
• Performs other tasks and assignments assigned by Manager.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED, Industrial Maintenance Certificate preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of Machine Maintenance, Machining, Fabrication and Welding experience required; a suitable combination of education and experience will also be considered.
• Efficiently use Tool Room equipment (including welders, drill press, mill, power saws etc.)
• Up to 480V electrical experience.

Strength in the following areas required:

• Positive teamwork and attitude required to support the manufacturing environment.
• Great mechanical/electrical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot and resolve mechanical problems with the use of basic maintenance shop tools.
• Proficient computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Office
• Proficient verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Experience in the following areas is preferred:

• Experience with an ERP or PM system.
• Experience with Forklift and Scissor Lift
• Lock-Out Tagout Experience
• Experience with OSHA Standards

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Safety glasses, hearing protection and steel toe shoes must be worn on the production floor