Maintenance Technician

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Cardinal FG, a float glass manufacturer for residential windows in Portage, is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician interested in working with a company on the cutting edge of technology who takes great pride in providing an extremely safe and clean environment.

A Maintenance Technician plays a vital role in supporting our 24/7 float glass manufacturing operation. This position ensures the reliability and efficiency of complex, high-temperature production equipment essential to the continuous float glass process. The ideal candidate will have experience in heavy industrial environments and possess strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and control systems.

This position’s primary schedule is a 12‑hour rotating shift, working 3 or 4 shifts per week. This schedule provides every other weekend off, only working half the days of the year.

We are looking for someone with:

• Combination of two years’ education/experience in one of these areas:
  • Mechanical experience - related to Industrial environment.
  • Machine shop experience
  • Welding/Fabrication
  • Industrial Electricity
• Industrial Electrical Experience preferred

What Cardinal-Portage has to offer:

• Competitive Annual Wage Average - $64,000/year plus monthly profit sharing bonus - learn more
  • Increases at 6‑month intervals
• Monthly Profit‑Sharing plan - earn up to $2,337/month through 401(k) savings and/or check. This adds up to $14.61/hour to the starting wage.
• New Hire Bonus – $1,900 total payout within 1st year of employment
• Perfect Attendance & Safety rewards – Check and/or paid time off starting at 6 months
• Excellent Health and Wellness Benefits including:
  • Health Insurance
  • Health Savings Account with employer contribution match
  • Dental Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Company Paid Life and Disability Insurance
  • On‑site Wellness Services free to all employees
    • Physical therapist
    • Fitness trainer
    • 24/7 Fitness Center
• Participation in a Proactive Safety Culture
• Paid Breaks – Three ½ hour breaks
• Paid Holidays – PLUS premium pay when working the holiday
• Paid Time Off – Float time and vacation
• Advancement Opportunities from within
• On‑Site Cafeteria – Full‑service kitchen plus FREE hot beverages

Qualifications/Physical Requirements For Opening

• Operate power industrial vehicles, once trained and certified
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Reliable transportationMust be 18 years of age to apply
• High school diploma or its equivalent preferred
• Basic math, computer and tape measuring skills
• Able to safely lift at least 50 lbs.
• Must be able to bend, twist, squat, kneel, or stand for long periods of time
• Clear understanding of the English language, both written and spoken
• High School Diploma or equivalent with at least two years’ maintenance experience
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
• Desire to work in a team environment
• Pass a pre‑employment physical ability test, background and drug screen

Cardinal is an equal employment opportunity employer and a tobacco/smoke‑free workplace.