Maintenance Technician

Full Time
La Vergne, TN
$31 - $37 an hour
Posted
Job description

In support of our client, a tier one automotive supplier, we are searching for Multi-Craft Maintenance Technicians to join their team on location near Lavergne, TN.

12-hour shifts with a 2-2-3 rotation. 6:30am-7:00pm and 6:30pm-7:00am. Highest need is for night shift. Looking for candidates that have worked as an industrial maintenance tech previously and can hit the ground running.

Pay rate range $31 - $37/ hour. Direct positions available.

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Department Supervisor, safely maintain, install, and fabricate production equipment to fulfill customer requirements. Position will require individual to work 12-hours shift as well as overtime requirements. Preference will be given to individuals with industrial experience. Will be accountable in the areas of safety, housekeeping (5S), quality (IMS), people, customer, costs, environmental (EMS), and productivity. Overtime possible.

Essential Duties AND Responsibilities

  • Work in alignment with plant mission statement.
  • Practices Bridgestone Bandag’s Core Values in daily interactions with others.
  • Work safely and identify safety issues. Responsible for his/her own safety and has significant responsibility for the safety of others through identifying unsafe conditions.
  • Leadership – Is capable of working without direct supervision
  • Reports and Reporting - Must demonstrate a working knowledge of production reports and departmental work instructions and ISO Documentation.
  • Materials or Products - Care and attention is necessary to ensure rubber products are produced according to specifications.
  • Care of equipment - Care should be taken when starting, operating or stopping equipment to prevent damage to equipment.
  • Have a working knowledge of and follow the Quality Policy, Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Bridgestone Licensed Forklift Operator.
  • Maintain equipment for industrial production, industrial processing, pipeline distribution systems, conveyors.
  • Experience with motors, pumps.
  • Install machinery
  • Make minor adjustments to equipment and machinery
  • Take apart equipment to make repairs
  • Replace worn and broken parts
  • Perform preventive maintenance
  • Inspect parts for damage
  • Reassemble equipment
  • Test and observe running machinery
  • Use soldering irons, hoists and lifts, grinders, hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, testing equipment.
  • Test fixed machinery
  • Clean and lubricate parts
  • Read and use blueprints, schematics, manuals, technical drawings, work orders, test results, machine error messages.
  • Record all work activities
  • Use database software.
  • Comply with safety regulations
  • Work with a maintenance team
  • Other duties as assigned

Working Conditions:

  • May be exposed to loud noise (92 dBA), chemicals and moving machinery when on production floor.
  • Heavy physical effort is required to maneuver through plant that includes climbing stairs / ladders, working in tight space. Considerable amount of standing and walking is necessary.
  • Maximum lifting of 50lbs is required. However, Teammate will need to be able to handle heavy parts with a lift assist or team lift. Lifting requirements range from a height of 6 inches to a possible height of 5 feet.
  • Teammate will need to use lift assist device / team lift for heavier material (max 130lbs) occasionally. Teammate will need to be able to manipulate material weighing up 130lbs occasionally.
  • Teammate will need to be able to use various hand tools.
  • Non-Routine Task: Assisting other departments with fallen rubber material, to include bending, pulling, cutting and/or lifting material up to 50 lbs. and/or manipulate material up to 130 lbs. roll on its side to roll towards a lift assist or onto a pallet.
  • May work “over-their-scheduled-time” as well as weekends as necessary to ensure continuity of operations. Might be asked to work extended hours if business dictates such demands.
  • Candidate must be willing to work any shift and flexible to change based on plant needs.
  • A considerable degree of mental and visual effort is required to provide resource assistance to manufacturing. Must pay special attention to details and be able to work without direct supervision
  • Med Heavy Work: Lifting 65-70 lbs max w/frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

Work Schedule & Hours/Days:

Maintenance technicians work 12 hour shifts. Shifts run from 6:30am-7:00pm and 6:30pm-7:00am. We follow a 2-2-3 rotation. I have included an example of the rotation below.

M T W TH F S S M T W TH F S S

On On Off Off On On On Off Off On On Off Off Off

  • Any OT Required: There will be opportunities for overtime. This will vary based on business needs.
  • PPE Required: Temps will be required to bring their own steel toe boots. All other PPE will be provided.

Top 3 skills required:

- Experience repairing/installing/troubleshooting industrial manufacturing machinery

- Ability to read and use blueprints, schematics, manuals, technical drawings

- Formal Education

Level of Education Needed: Any technical certifications in industrial manufacturing, industrial controls, or other relevant mechanical/electrical training.

Equipment that the maintenance techs work on:

Banbury Mixer

Hydraulic unit operation

Tread Trimmers

splicer

Dust collector system operation

Stretch wrapper machine

Lantech wrapping machine/Palletizer

Chiller & supply pumps operation

Boiler operation

Extruder

Steam Press

Tread Buffer

Diaphragm Pump

Centrifugal Pumps

Kuka Robot

Loader and Unloader for tread storage racks

Mandrel wind up machine

Breakdown and Blend Rubber Mills

Baghouse

Screw conveyor

Transfer augers

Sweco Shakers

Mixer Agitators

Water Jet Trimmer/Intensifier

Hi-Sil unit

Magnahelic guage

Mettler Toledo

#NASH

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $31.00 - $37.00 per hour

Schedule:

  • 12 hour shift
  • Rotating shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • La Vergne, TN: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

  • Industrial Maintenance: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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