Lead- Maintenance Technician

Lead - Maintenance Technician

Igloo Products Corp is an iconic and fast-growing American brand known for exceptional and durable performance for everyday cooler needs. After more than 75 years of as the leader as a housewares brand, Igloo has pivoted to a high growth lifestyle brand for outside activities associated with fun, family and friends

Founded in as a metalworking shop bringing fresh cold water to Texas workers in the field to inventing the Playmate to becoming America's most recognizable brand of ice chests, the Igloo story spans more than 75 years of delivering coolness to the world. Today, Igloo has 90% + brand awareness and is #1 in market share in the US, is a pioneer in sustainability for our category with the launch of biodegradable coolers and coolers made with from post-consumer recycled resin and other sustainable materials and has a growing DTC business allowing us to build direct relationships with our consumers. In 2021, Igloo was acquired by Dometic Brands and now there is the opportunity to Globally grow both brands together.

We are on a journey of continuous growth now looking for our next star a passionate Lead - Maintenance Technician

This role is critical to production uptime by expediting corrective action, creating optimum sequence PLC program changes, and integrating reliability solutions. (May have lesser maintenance technical skills than Maintenance Technician 4, but trains and directs Maintenance Technicians 3, 2, and 1's).

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot equipment for repairs such as: Repair or rebuild hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical controlled production equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, and hydraulic drawings is essential.
• Support production with technical services when line mechanics/technicians falter.
• Repair equipment as efficiently and effectively as possible. Perform all duties safely.
• Assist in or provide skills training to Maintenance Technicians 1, 2's and apprentices.
• Practice 5S daily.
• Responsible for new project design, implementation, and existing equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

What do we offer?

1. Medical
2. Dental
3. Vision
4. Life Insurance
5. Short term & Long-term disability
6. Accidental death insurance
7. Supplemental life insurance
8. Company paid holidays
9. Flexible Spending Accounts

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications

A suitable background would be a solid experience within the following qualifications and experiences:

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalency.
• Experience: Minimum ten (10) years related work experience in manufacturing, including five (5) years of electrical experience and one (1) year managing technical projects. Proficient in repairing/rebuilding hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, electrical controlled production equipment and all shop tools.
• English language skills: Able to read, write, speak and comprehend English.
• Math skills: Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Physical Demands: Manufacturing environment. Able to lift up to 50 lbs. stoop and bend. Able to work in non-AC areas. Able to work weekends and night shifts.
• Work environment: Warehouse is hot and humid in summer months, cold in winter months.
• Ability to train others and certify experience for OJT Apprentice Program Students.
• Experience operating forklifts
• The ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and hydraulic drawings is essential.
• Ability to work under pressure.

To be successful in this role, we believe that you possess the following skills, competencies & characteristics:

• Allen Bradley/GE Fanuc PLC maintenance and programming is desirable.
• Knowledge of plastic molding and form machine functions.
• Familiarity with industrial products; preferably plastic manufacturing experience.
• Troubleshooting, repair/rebuild of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical and electronic systems.
• Ability to diagnose unique technical situations.

And of course our Core Values

To thrive and succeed in this role, you understand the importance of our core values Together We build our future, We play to win, We embrace change and We walk the talk; these values reflect the heart and soul of Dometic and they define what it takes to work here and how we do things.

Are you our next star? Then we would love to see your application.

Dometic is passionate about building together an inclusive and equitable working environment, that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that diversity enables us to thrive across our differences. Be yourself and join us!

Igloo offers equal opportunities for everyone. Equal opportunities mean that all employees shall be treated according to their abilities and qualifications in every employment decision, including but not limited to hiring, advancement, compensation benefits, training, lay-offs and termination. Any form of discrimination or harassment against employees due to personal factors, such as gender, ethnicity, skin color, age, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability and pregnancy or employees with family responsibilities is prohibited.

All applicants must be at least 18 years old and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis.

Igloo supports and respects the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights. We do not tolerate child labor or any form of modern slavery, including forced, bonded or compulsory labor, physical or psychological punishment or human trafficking.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.