About Us

Bestbath stands as a premier employer in Idaho and Tennessee, specializing in composite manufacturing for fiberglass bathtubs and showers. With headquarters in Caldwell, Idaho, and a thriving presence in the Treasure Valley for the past 50 years, our commitment to product quality and employee well-being resonates throughout our operations.

At Bestbath, fostering employee well-being—financial, physical, and mental—remains our top priority. Our exceptional work culture has led to remarkably high employee retention rates, a testament to our commitment to our 200 employees' holistic welfare. Come be a part of an environment where your employer genuinely cares about you. Our comprehensive benefits package includes a hybrid work schedule, profit-sharing opportunities (10-12 times per year on a monthly cadence), progressive PTO accrual (2 weeks in the first year, expanding to 4 weeks by year seven for all employees), employer-sponsored health plans covering 85% of premiums, a 4% matching 401k plan (vested immediately), and more. At Bestbath, caring for our employees is not just a statement; it's our demonstrable commitment.

Job Description

This role maintains / repairs plant and facilities equipment and assets. This job requires general carpentry skills, painting, facility, and grounds upkeep. Prepares and handles raw material to include transporting via forklift and hand trucks.

Keys to Success

Problem Solver

Mechanically inclined and demonstrates strong aptitude for repair and diagnostics.

Collaborator

Able to effectively work with and communicate with customers, coworkers and vendors in a professional, courteous manner

Diligent Worker

Is self-driven and responsible for keeping up on assigned duties without constant supervision

Detail Oriented

High level of accuracy, effective organizational skills, precise decision-making skills

Responsibilities & Duties

• Prepare equipment and confirm status to start up or shut down production plant.
• Ensure all production/manufacturing raw materials are prepared and/or delivered when required.
• Complies with safety, quality, and production requirements and procedures.
• Diagnoses and repairs electrical, hydraulic, plumbing, and mechanical problems and equipment for assigned areas.
• Keeps the outside grounds free of weeds, clutter, trash, and snow in adverse weather.
• Mixes materials, handles raw materials, resin, glass, gel coat, acetone and other production materials as needed.
• Installs fixtures and repairs and maintains plumbing as needed.
• Requires multi-tasking, being self-motivated and prioritizing tasks.
• Work overtime as needed and may include weekends and holidays when the manufacturing facility is not in operation; or when special projects require it (deemed by Management)
• Assists in the completion of Preventative and Predictable Maintenance
• Dumps trash, clean parts, preps equipment for production as needed

Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills

• No less than 1 year experience fixing/repairing large and small mechanical equipment within a manufacturing environment as well as generalized maintenance (plumbing, painting, carpentry).
• Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record and be insurable.
• Must have experience in driving a forklift and successfully acquire a forklift Operation Certificate per company standards.
• Position requires standing on feet for 8 or more hours per day.
• Must be self-motivated, self-directed, and have the ability to remain on task
• Regular/dependable attendance, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Mechanical knowledge of using and repairing machines and tools
• Proper use of hand, power, and pneumatic tools
• Basic hydraulics, plumbing, and carpentry

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Work is performed primarily in a maintenance environment with moderate noise level. The employee in this class is frequently subject to inside environmental conditions, which provide protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
• Position requires sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, which permits the employee to accomplish work tasks.
• Potential for exposure to chemicals, solvents, and hazardous equipment, such as electric saws and welding equipment.
• Frequently works with caustic chemicals & vibrations.
• Constantly exposed to strong chemical smells and contaminants.
• Constantly handles power tools.
• Constantly bending, reaching, extending, twisting, griping, and uses muscles to lift, push, pull or carry heavy objects with assistance up to 100 lbs.
• Constantly requires walking, climbing, balancing, or standing for long periods of time, up to 8 hours.
• Constantly requires clarity of speech and hearing, which permits the employee to communicate effectively.
• Constantly requires clear vision to see objects at close range and to read printed materials to accomplish work.
• MUST BE FLEXIBLE TO WORKDAY, ASSIGMENTS AND ROTATIONS.
• Constantly requires repetitive movement of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Required to work outside and in adverse weather at times to help clear snow or clear weeds and trash and any other work tasks assigned by Management.

Tools, Equipment & Protective Gear Used

Drills, screw drivers, grinders, forklift, tape measure, all types of saws, high shear mixer, hand wrenches. Safety glasses, groves, leather gloves, rubber gloves, latex gloves, ear plugs, and other required Personal Protective Equipment as needed.

Travel Requirements

Local regional travel to include all Best Bath Systems facilities.

Disclaimer

Must perform the essential duties and responsibilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, efficiently and accurately without causing a significant safety threat to self or others. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skill required of all personnel so classified. This job description is not an employment agreement and/or an expressed or implied employment contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

American Disability Act (ADA)

In accordance with the American Disability Act (ADA), Bestbath Systems may provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in order to enable them to perform essential job functions.