Maintenance Mechanic

We are hiring a Maintenance Mechanic I to join our Maintenance team!

DISCOVER

Are you skilled in maintaining Industrial/Manufacturing machines and equipment? As Maintenance Mechanic I, we'll rely on you to perform inspections, troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, and servicing of shop and production equipment, components, and machinery, to help keep us up and running, well-positioned to produce our industry-leading Hot Spring® Spas, Caldera® Spas, Endless Pools®, Freeflow Spas®, and Fantasy Spas® products. You will also help identify root causes of various issues, repair equipment to the highest Quality standard, and proactively perform preventative maintenance to all production and building equipment, such as mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, plumbing, basic electrical systems, motors and motor controls, and CNC/PLC control systems.

YOUR RIPPLE EFFECT

• Are you a problem solver? We are looking for someone who possesses a positive attitude and is interested in learning and growing within our organization. We will expect you to take initiative to resolve issues using critical thinking skills. The ideal candidate is passionate about Continuous Improvement and interested in actively contributing to streamlining our processes.

• Can you work according to established safety and other requirements ? In this role you must always prioritize safety and follow our various safety rules and regulations. We will expect you to work in accordance with our Safety and Maintenance programs, included but not limited to LOTO, Arc Flash Prevention, Fall Prevention, and Total Productive Maintenance. You will also be expected to follow established policies related to preventative maintenance paperwork and part usage.

• Can you provide excellent customer service ? You will serve a critical function at Watkins Wellness by keeping our production equipment and building systems operating as needed, performing scheduled preventative maintenance and unscheduled servicing and repairs as required.
• Do you prioritize Quality ? You may be asked to plan and coordinate equipment improvements and upgrades that will improve safety, productivity, and Quality, and reduce operating costs.

WHAT YOU BRING

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), at least 7 years' maintenance mechanic experience in a manufacturing environment. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience using MS Office suite, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Must be able to use a Computerized Maintenance Management System. Must be able to Prepare and review work orders, material requisitions, reports, and other documentation.
• Must understand and be able to explain basic electrical theory , including OHMS law, and be able to demonstrate understanding of simple circuits, both AC and DC, up to 480 Volts. Must also have the ability to test and troubleshoot a motor and motor controls.
• Must understand and be able to explain basic fluid power principles (hydraulics and pneumatics) such as the difference between flow and pressure and how to calculate force of a cylinder.
• Must understand and be able to explain basic mechanical principles , such as how to change the speed of a rotating assembly and how to calculate the force needed to move an object.
• Must have fabrication skills, including the ability to perform repair welding and basic drilling, bolting, and torquing for various fasteners. Lead and participate in the design and fabrication of metal structures (brackets, supports, etc.).
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels within the organization, including the ability to present information to a group of co-workers, supervisors, managers, or higher-level executives.
• Ability to work well independently with minimal supervision, as well as within a strong team environment.

WHAT YOU'LL GET

At Watkins Wellness, we believe that everyone should 'Feel good. Live well'. We offer employees the opportunity to join a dynamic, growing industry leader with an outstanding and well-deserved reputation for leadership and commitment to our employees, customers, and community. Our employees are eligible to receive exceptional health and wellness benefits, paid time off, company bonus, profit sharing, 401k match, education assistance, and much more. We are proud of the people we are and the products we make - products that make a difference to the health and well-being of others.

We look for candidates that exhibit The Watkins Way (always Ethical, endeavors to be Transparent, embraces Inclusion, welcomes Diverse backgrounds and perspectives, Accommodating, believes in Work-Life Balance, puts Safety First, Accountable, values Relationships, Passionate, Team Player, and Goal Driven).

The employee must frequently lift and move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Hiring Range: $26.00 - $41.00

Many factors affect actual compensation including but not limited to experience, education, skills, and geographic location

Company: Watkins Wellness

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Full time

Watkins (the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer and we strive to employ the most qualified individuals for every position. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company's policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all people involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.

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