MISSION:

The Production Maintenance Technician (2nd Shift) ensures the production operation is supported through achieving optimal equipment performance. This role ensures the equipment is maintained, changed over, corrected or upgraded as needed. Proper knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and general process controls is required.

Hours: 3:30 pm - 12:00 am, Monday - Friday (Overtime Required)

KEY OUTCOMES (KPI’S):

1) OUTCOME: Ensure equipment is properly working to provide a safe environment

• Validate Safety controls are in place for staff and equipment
• Monitor equipment to eliminate potential safety hazards
• Properly utilize lock out/tag out procedures when working on equipment
• Lead through example and training for all associates through safe work practices

2) OUTCOME: Execute preventative maintenance and spare parts program

• Adhere to schedule for preventative maintenance
• Update preventative maintenance system according to define procedure
• Keep system current with changes to requirements
• Perform periodic inventories of spare parts and tool area
• Order parts and update inventory as required of spare parts and tool area

3) OUTCOME: Support operations in daily production targets

• Respond and repair equipment based on communicated priorities
• Assist production as required when equipment is underperforming
• Ensure line change overs are performed accurately and within required allotted time

4) OUTCOME: Support Kem Krest Culture and Continuous Improvement Process

• Work closely with departments to identify and drive continuous improvement
• Display and execute consistent with core values of the company
• Treat users with respect and patience to foster great results
• Demonstrate a genuine sense of urgency for all company issues, priorities and concerns

COMPETENCIES:

Manages complexity:

• Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.

Decision quality:

• Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.

Action oriented:

• Taking on new opportunities and touch challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.

Plans and aligns:

• Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.

Ensures accountability:

• Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.

Drives results:

• Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.

Collaborates:

• Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

Instills trust:

• Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.

Demonstrates self-awareness:

• Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.

Self-development:

• Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.

Nimble learning:

• Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder.

Situational adaptability:

• Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.

STRENGTHS TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Technical or other mechanical certifications a plus
• Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Able to communicate and explain a problem or solution
• Exceptional work ethic
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Familiar with continuous improvement concepts and methodology

About Kem Krest:

Kem Krest is a certified minority-owned business (MBE) and leading provider of Total Program Management for our customers through Supply Chain Optimization, Chemical Packaging, End-to-End Fulfillment and Aftersales Solutions. We have over 45 years of experience working with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in the Automotive, Agricultural, Power Sports, Heavy Duty, Retail and Defense industries.

Kem Krest has 12 locations throughout the U.S. and Canada: Indiana (Elkhart, Bristol, Carmel); Michigan (Brighton, Fowlerville); Wisconsin (Pleasant Prairie); Arizona (Phoenix); Ontario (Oakville); and Alberta (Edmonton).

Our Culture:

At Kem Krest, we’re inspired by hardworking people who want to impact our industry and community. Our team members are the key to our company’s success and essential to our promise: “Customer Focused, Solutions Driven".

Our workplace embraces fun and celebrates achievement. We invest in people. We employ those who share our passion/mission and work to enrich our business model. We understand that each member of the team is a representative of our organization. We foster an inclusive environment that allows for expression of ideas and creativity. We serve our communities and manage our organization through the principles of servant leadership. We maintain a "Customer First / Associate First" philosophy.

Benefits:

• Competitive Pay
• Generous PTO (Paid Time Off) and Paid Holidays
• Profit Sharing Program
• Healthcare Insurance Coverage Plans
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Matching 401k Program
• Company Parties, Events and focus on FUN!