Maintenance Technician

Purpose

· Secure safe and compliant maintenance operations to deliver reliable equipment functionality and facility integrity.

· Manage maintenance activities within the Itasca and Thorndale facility, including preventative and reactive maintenance, equipment repairs, and facility upkeep, while adhering to safety, health, and environmental (SHE) standards.

· Collaborate with operations and other departments to ensure seamless production support and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

The organization and job position

· Stahl is a multinational company that provides an extensive range of chemical products and services for treating leather and for coating flexible materials.

· The Front Line Maintenance Technician will report to the Site and Operations Manager and will be an integral part of the operations team.

· Maintain effective communication with operations, production, and other relevant teams to ensure alignment and business support.

· The maintenance technician provides support for a 2 shift operation.

Dimensions

· Responsible for maintaining a 75,000 square foot chemical manufacturing facility and a 30,000 square foot distribution center.

· Supports a 2 shift operation.

· Supports all plant equipment and facilities requirements.

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand on a firm surface for extended periods of time. Manual dexterity is required. The employee might need to frequently lift and/or move a full drum of material.

Major tasks/responsibilities

1. Management of Maintenance Activities:

• Execute maintenance tasks in alignment with safety standards, proactively promoting a "safety first" culture.
• Assure safe operations and working conditions for all maintenance activities, compliant with relevant legislation and company standards.
• Perform basic mechanical tasks, including but not limited to, pump repair/replacement, valve maintenance, and equipment adjustments.
• Perform basic plumbing tasks, including pipe repairs, leak detection, and fixture maintenance.
• Perform basic electrical tasks, including light switch/outlet replacement, basic wiring repairs, and troubleshooting simple electrical circuits (non-licensed).
• Ensure high equipment reliability and functionality to support production quality and service levels.
• Assist in the introduction of new equipment and processes in collaboration with operations and engineering.
• Contribute to the management of the maintenance budget.
• Supervise maintenance tasks, including stocking of tools, equipment repairs, preventative maintenance, and facility upkeep.
• Utilize resources efficiently and optimize processes to achieve maintenance KPIs.
• Develop and implement a preventative maintenance (PM) program to ensure long term equipment reliability.
• Manage the asset base by adequate maintenance, and sustained reliable performance within agreed budgets.
• Ensure state of the art technical/technological adequacy of the plant for existing and new equipment.
• Interface with outside contractors.

2. Maintenance Planning and Execution:

• Ensure timely completion of maintenance tasks to support production schedules.
• Control maintenance costs within approved budgets.
• Realize continuous improvement based on operational excellence principles to reduce maintenance costs and improve efficiency.
• Proactively resolve equipment and facility issues arising from maintenance activities.
• Provide maintenance support across both shifts as needed, which may require flexibility in work hours.
• Respond to maintenance requests and emergencies during off-shift hours as required.
• Knowledge of SAP and comfortable with using computer systems to place purchase orders and track maintenance requests.

3. Investments, Projects, and Compliance:

• Identify and implement improvement projects to enhance maintenance efficiency and facility reliability.
• Assist in the execution of maintenance-related projects.
• Ensure compliance with relevant safety and environmental regulations.

4. People and Communication:

• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Maintain effective communication with operations, production, and other relevant teams.
• Help obtain quotes, and help manage contractors.

Profile

Training

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification or associate's degree in a related field preferred.
• Knowledge of maintenance practices and procedures in a manufacturing environment, preferably chemical manufacturing.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in maintenance, preferably in a chemical manufacturing environment.
• Experience with preventative maintenance programs and equipment troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and schematics.
• Experience in managing maintenance tasks and coordinating with contractors.
• Broad understanding of maintenance principles and their impact on operations.
• Effective analytical capability to troubleshoot equipment and facility issues.
• Ability to understand and follow safety protocols.

Skills

• Proactive problem-solving skills and ability to take timely decisions.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to lift 50lbs.
• Flexibility to work across two shifts.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $75,000