Industrial Maintenance Technician

Eric Scott Leathers, LLC. is seeking a full-time Industrial Maintenance Technician

Who we are: For more than three decades, Eric Scott, a leader in design, development and manufacturing of soft goods has served as a private label partner for some of the world’s most iconic brands. Founded on principles of producing the highest quality leather products, the company has expanded capabilities beyond traditional cut and sew manufacturing.
The addition of automated cutting, RF sealing, and numerous customization capabilities on top of the extensive line up of sewing and automated stitching equipment, has allowed Eric Scott to evolve into the premier private label manufacturer of leather, fabric and vinyl products.
Located in the Midwest in a 150,000 square foot state of the art manufacturing facility, Eric Scott maintains the skilled techniques of artisan craftsmanship while engaging new manufacturing technologies to produce high quality product. The Eric Scott legacy was founded on bringing together exceptional materials, thoughtful design and scalable craftsmanship.

Responsibilities Include:

• Promote and maintain a safe working environment, complying with all OSHA, EPA, and environmental regulations.
• Understand and implement safety guidelines as appropriate to maintenance area (lockout/tagout, forklifts, scissors lifts, etc.).
• Promote and maintain 5S environment.
• Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment (with a strong emphasis in sewing machines and automated stitching equipment) by completing maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic, hydraulic, tools, etc., and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.
• Perform preventative maintenance (with a strong emphasis on stitching equipment) to ensure quality performance of production and maintenance equipment.
• Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance.
• Communicate pertinent machine issues and/or information to team members.
• Provide timely maintenance assistance to production as required.
• Make recommendations on any new equipment, parts, tools, etc.
• Work with team on new product introductions, cell layouts and flow.
• Maintain equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies.
• Perform basic building maintenance for entire facility.
• Ability to comprehend electrical controls and schematics.
• Stay current with codes to make sure Eric Scott stays in compliance.
• Perform basic use of all hand, power and carpentry tools as required.

Key Job Skills Include:

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with team
• Attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills
• Self-motivated
• Safety conscious
• Analytical

REQUIREMENTS (Training/Education):

• Proficient in sewing machine repair or willingness to travel to receive training
• Experience in general maintenance
• Understanding of OSHA requirements
• Knowledge of basic computer skills (Microsoft Products/Internet, etc.)
• Working knowledge of general maintenance, general repair, and general upkeep of production equipment.
• Working knowledge of structural, functional and machine components of mechanics.
• Reading, writing and math skills commensurate with job duties.

Benefits are available for full-time positions.

We provide:

• On-site training
• Clean, climate controlled facility
• Day shift
• Health, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
• 401K benefit and match
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Weekly Pay

EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Mechanical knowledge: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $30