Maintenance Machine Repair I - 2nd Shift

Job Description

Job Description

About The Stow Company  

Headquartered in Holland, Michigan and established over 35 years ago, The Stow Company manufactures a complete range of closet and home organization solutions. The company’s products touch every area of the home—closets, kitchen pantries, laundry and utility rooms, garages, mudrooms, offices, and beyond – and are marketed under the Inspired Closets, ORG Home, Garage Essentials, Monkey Bars, EasyClosets, EasyGarage, and Easy Track brand names.    

The Stow Company is currently seeking qualified candidates for a Maintenance Machine Repair I located in Holland, MI.  We are the country’s premier source for custom closets and organizational solutions; designed, custom-cut, and shipped directly to our clients. 

  Primary Purpose of Position:   

This position maintains production equipment and the working facility to enable teams to safely manufacture high quality products in an efficient, timely and complete manner. 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:  

• Perform preventative maintenance on manufacturing equipment 
• Complete a variety of projects as assigned 
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, electronic, and PLC issues 
• Utilize basic machining tools, powered hand tools, and other maintenance-related equipment 
• Read machine drawings and control schematics 
• Apply electrical, electronic, and PLC experience 
• Adhere to all safety requirements 
• Participate in problem-solving initiatives, Kaizen events, and lean manufacturing activities 
• Other duties as assigned 
• Lives Company values on a daily basis.  
• Poses no direct threat to the health or safety of themselves, of others, or to property. Defined as a significant risk of substantial harm that cannot be eliminated or reduced to an acceptable level by reasonable accommodation.  
• Requires regular attendance to perform essential elements as contained herein between the assigned start and end times for work.  
• Establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, the Corporation and the community; and maintains the professional competence, knowledge and skill necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities  

The Stow Company may temporarily assign any team member with duties outside of their normal responsibilities.  Such assignments may be warranted due to a variety of specific requirements, conditions and/or the capabilities of available personnel.  Management will determine the nature and duration of those assignments. 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:   

  Education & Experience:  

• Machine journeyman’s card from the State of Michigan/Idaho, or 8 years documented experience in machine repair position 

Certifications/Licenses/Registrations:  

• Valid driver’s license  

Knowledge / Skills/Abilities:  

• Demonstrate excellent listening and communication skills 
• Exhibit strong attention to detail 
• Solid analytical skills 
• Able to work quickly and efficiently 
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team 
• Must have an excellent attendance record 
• Actively participates in all team meetings and events  
• Interpersonal skills in order to work effectively with individuals both internally and externally to The Stow Company 
• Must have excellent customer service skills; including strong written and verbal communication skills 
• Must have the ability to interface with all levels of personnel in an office and a manufacturing environment 
• Ability to take the initiative and work well independently with little supervision, and as part of a team 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

• Able to drive Powered Lift Equipment 
• Able to ascend and descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, etc. 
• Able to perform full range of body movements, such as stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling 
• Able to perform activities requiring repetitive motions 
• Able to lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds 
• Able to tolerate an environment where sawdust particles are present 
• Sitting at workstation approximately 5 percent of work time 
• Standing and walking approximately 95 percent of work time 
• Must be able to travel between plant and office locations 
• Ability to work overtime or occasionally on weekends with short notice 
• Manufacturing environment with multiple machinery and moving parts, narrow aisles and passageways 

Schedule: Monday - Friday 2:00pm - 10:00pm