Facilities Repair & Maintenance Technician

Since 1892, OPW customers have been able to count on us to revolutionize fluid-handling operations around the world. As a global leader in fluid-handling solutions, the mission of OPW is to be a developer of a comprehensive array of innovative fluid-handling solutions that our customers can consistently and reliably count on. These include loading and unloading systems for high-value hazardous and non-hazardous bulk products; railcar and transport tank-truck valves, gauging devices and tank-monitoring systems; automated storage-terminal controls and systems; and regulators, fittings, valves, vaporizers, vacuum-jacketed piping and gas-handling systems for the safe handling and distribution of cryogenics and industrial gases. OPW also creates and manufactures touch-free and soft-touch vehicle wash systems, entry systems and wash chemicals. OPW has more than 2,000 employees with manufacturing operations in North America, Europe and China, and sales offices around the world. OPW is part of the Clean Energy & Fueling segment of Dover (NYSE: DOV).

Essential Responsibilities:

• Ensures proper maintenance activities are provided to meet daily production requirements.
• Performs activities related to the maintaining and repairing of physical systems of buildings, grounds and equipment.
• Inspects, maintains, and repairs plumbing, heating, water, and sewer systems; does electrical maintenance and repair work.
• Inspects equipment and diagnoses trouble or malfunctions.
• Analyzes equipment failures, determines cause and makes necessary adjustments.
• Installs control circuits, wiring, and conduit; repairs fabrication and CNC equipment; hydraulics and pneumatics repair, keeps tools and equipment in good condition.
• Maintains a safe work environment per company safety standards.
• Applies knowledge of methods, materials, and equipment used in the operation and repair of plumbing and electrical systems (up to 3 phase 480V).

• Applies knowledge of materials, methods, and tools used in the repair of mechanical equipment and in building maintenance.
• Weld; use electrical meters; read, interpret, and work from plans, drawings, and specifications.
• Estimate time and materials needed; ability to follow procedural oral and written directions.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required with 24 to 36 months of trade school (or equivalent experience) preferred.
• Must have a minimum of 5 years relevant working experience, including time as a maintenance mechanic/technician in an industrial environment.
• Must be available to work emergency service and shift work as required.
• This position is based in the Knappco facility in Hamilton, OH.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of Lean systems and tools
• Working knowledge of OSHA safety requirements and procedures
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Leadership/mentoring skills and prior supervisor experience desired
• Listen and communicate effectively with production and office employees
• Must be able to draw conclusions and make fair judgment on employee issues
• High level of customer focus and ability to maintain a positive attitude at all times.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor at all times with customers and coworkers. Fully observe Dover's Code of Ethical Conduct, Employee Handbook "Personal Conduct of Employees" policies and ISO 9001 Quality System Standards
• Self-directed, positive and ethical role model able to work with minimal supervision.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment. The employee may occasionally work near moving mechanical parts.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand. The employee is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and talk or hear.

The employee must regularly lift and move up to 25 pounds and move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Arrangement : Onsite

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position's responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, a candidate's education/training, the position's location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

Benefits: Benefits for this position include: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short-term disability and long-term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off, including 11 paid holidays per calendar year, 15 paid vacation days beginning at 120 hours annually, 24 paid sick leave hours annually or as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws,employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

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Job Function : Manufacturing & Operations