Industrial Maintenance Technician - 2nd shift

Industrial Maintenance Technician

EJ has an immediate opening for Maintenance Technicians / Maintenance Mechanics in Elmira, Michigan, United States. The position is for the 2nd shift (2pm- 10:30pm) with pay up to $32.09 per hour, including a shift premium of $1.50 for 2nd and 3rd shift positions. The job offers a generous benefit package that includes paid vacation and holidays, maternity & paternity leave, 401K (with match), medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, HSA with employer match, disability insurance, employee assistance program, employee wellness program, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and a bonus program.

Join our Maintenance team where talented mechanics optimize their troubleshooting skills repairing equipment and maintaining facilities used to make iron castings. Equipment includes electric induction melting furnaces, automated iron pouring equipment, iron transfer systems, sand mixing equipment, molding equipment, shot blasting, grinding, machining, and facilities maintenance.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Promote and utilize safe work practices.
• Drive the diagnosis and repair of mechanical equipment used to produce iron castings, including hydraulic and pneumatic systems, belt conveyors, induction furnaces, overhead cranes, machining centers, and automated grinders.
• Collaborate with operations, electricians, and controls technicians when troubleshooting and repairing equipment.
• Complete preventive and repair work orders using appropriate tools, work instructions, diagrams/technical drawings, and computer systems.
• Provide feedback on completed work verbally and through electronic data collection systems.
• Operate production machinery, material handling, and lift equipment needed to troubleshoot and execute repairs.
• Provide training and mentorship to mechanical apprentices.
• Support continuous improvement of maintenance processes.
• Possess basic tools, toolbox capable of being mobile in the plant.
• Maintain additional clothing for occasional outdoor work in all weather.
• Work could include overtime and scheduled holidays.
• Maintain a clean work area.

Promotes the culture, the mission and vision, and the core values of the company. This includes adherence to and promotion of the company safety beliefs, employee engagement, competencies, code of conduct, and other policies and procedures.

Qualifications to perform this job successfully include the ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Able to demonstrate knowledge and skills including Mechanical Drives, Fluid Power Systems, Pump Systems, Welding, and computer system use. Testing or assessments of skills may be required.

Certificates, licenses, registrations: Fork Truck Driver's License, Industrial vehicle/equipment license, where applicable. EJ will provide training for required licensing and certifications.

Physical demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; ability to climb multiple flights of stairs and ladders; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. This position requires the ability to successfully pass the respirator testing protocol and wear a respirator as needed.

About EJ: We are the leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of access solutions for water, sewer, drainage, telecommunications, and utility networks. EJ is a family-owned company with global operations. The corporate headquarters is in East Jordan, Michigan, where the company was founded in 1883.

We are seeking high performing individuals who embrace our values, understand the importance of relationships, and strive for excellence. Our values, which have been passed down for generations, are the essence of our company's identity and our guide for making decisions. Core values at EJ include safety and security, honesty and integrity, environmental responsibility, respect for others, quality and excellence, and social responsibility.

Work environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee can be exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee can be exposed to extreme heat and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. Required PPE is provided. Traversing different elevations of the plant through the use steps, ladders, climb on equipment, use of elevated work platforms to work at heights and in confined spaces. The noise level in the work environment is usually above 80 decibels during production. Hearing Protection provided.

EJ is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.