Maintenance Technician II - $2,000 Sign on bonus - FIRST Shift

Job Opportunity at Alene Candles LLC & MidwestAlene Candles LLC & Midwest is a private label, contract manufacturer that produces high-quality candles for some of the world's most recognized retail, boutique, and cosmetic brands. With our headquarters in New Hampshire and locations in Ohio, we've been in business for over 25 years. We are passionate about making the best products in the world, making safety our number one priority, and being an insanely great place to work. We have been selected as a "Best Company to Work For" in 2020 and 2021 and 2023 Business of the Year for Manufacturing.We are looking for a candidate who can read and understand schematics and technical drawings. You should have good electrical and mechanical ability and knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics. You should understand the principals and theories of mechanical/electrical repair and maintenance techniques as well as those of carpentry, electrical, and plumbing. Demonstrate effective communication skills in both verbal and written formats. Possess strong problem-solving abilities, along with critical thinking skills, and excel in collaborating with others in a team-oriented environment.We are located at 51 Scarborough Lane, Milford, NH. This position is onsite.Additional job details include:Maintain and repair production and building support equipment (including automated, pneumatic and hydraulic machinery).Perform various types of facility maintenance to include basic carpentry, electrical, and plumbing.Implement preventive maintenance and repair procedures to expedite timely repairs and reduce lost production time.Maintain maintenance documentation for the equipment.Use of welders, acetylene torches and brazing or soldering equipment.Drive the company's box-truck between buildings when necessary.Maintain Alene standards of performance and comply with housekeeping, safety policies and procedures.Perform other related tasks as directed.Required qualifications:High school diploma or general education diploma (GED) with 3 years of practical experience OR graduate of a technical school with 1 year of experience.Preferred qualifications:PC skills to include at minimum Microsoft Word and Excel.Strong basic skills including the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.Background in environmental or occupational skills highly desired.Bilingual a plusKnowledge of OSHA/EPA and other relevant regulations and standards.Excellent problem-solving skillsAbility to work on standard tasks and deliver high quality results with limited supervision.Risk analysis and prevention methods.Knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) SystemsProficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.Timely record maintenance and excellent attention to detail.Physical demands & work environment:The physical demands and environmental characteristics described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use fingers and hands to keyboard data, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Benefits:Alene offers a host of competitive benefits for full-time employees, some of which include: Medical, Dental, and Vision with a Healthcare Reimbursement Account, 401(k) with company match, Basic Life Insurance (100% company paid), Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Account, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, Voluntary PTO Donation Program, Tuition Reimbursement and "Alene Gives Back" – our paid volunteer program.Alene Candles provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.