Maintenance Technician- Nights

At Kruger Family Industries, parent company of Penda Corporation and TriEnda Holdings, our passion is to bring great products to life through an exceptional area of thermoformed solutions. It starts with who we are and is reinforced in everything we deliver. We are the North America leader in heavy gauge thermoformed plastics. We are committed to delivering highly engineered, high quality material handling products and automotive accessories that reduce the weight and cost of traditional composite, fiberglass, wood and metal products, making this an opportunity to work in an innovative environment during an exciting growth phase.

**Looking for night shift on 4on-4off schedule 6pm-6am**

SUMMARY

Inspects and diagnoses electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and electronic components on all manufacturing and support equipment. Install, repair and program, electrical systems; Electronic components of industrial equipment; and maintaining machinery and equipment, also fabricating metal parts and tools by performing the following duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following:

• The ability to read and understand descriptive job duties pertaining to preventive and predictive maintenance.
• Operate, diagnose, and repair support systems such as refrigeration, HVAC, Vacuum and air compressors.
• Installs power supply wiring and conduit for newly installed machines and equipment such as robots, conveyors, and programmable controllers.
• Diagnoses malfunctioning apparatus such as transformers, motors, and lighting fixtures and replaces damaged or broken wires and cables.
• Replaces faulty electrical components such as relays, switches, and motors and positions sensing devices.
• Diagnoses and repairs or replaces faulty electronic components, such as printed circuit boards. Replaces electric motor bearings and rewires motors.
• Pushes buttons and presses keys on robot controller, teach pendant, and programmable controller to program and operate automated machinery, such as robots, to test for malfunctions, and to verify repairs.
• Plans layout of wiring and installs wiring, conduit, and electrical apparatus in buildings.
• Diagnoses and replaces faulty mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components of machines and equipment.
• Operate and repair metal fabricating equipment such as Lathes, Mills, Welders, and cutting tools.
• Direct and assist co-workers in Installing, diagnosing malfunctions, and repairing of electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatics, and mechanical maintenance of robotics.
• Create and modify programs of PLC, Robots, and related equipment such as VFDs, Eurotherms and other programmable controllers.
• Assist co-workers in water treatment and maintaining Ammonia system.
• Set up and maintain equipment repair logs, blueprints, and repair manuals.
• Set up and perform training for co-workers on maintaining and repairing equipment.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Certificate from college or technical school; or seven years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of robotics, PLC controllers, necessary.
• Must maintain current knowledge of state and local electrical codes.

KFI is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

This is a direct-hire opportunity with KFI. KFI is interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.33 - $36.08 per hour

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Night shift
• Overtime

Shift availability:

• Overnight Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Portage, WI 53901 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $36