Maintenance Technician - Stellar Manufacturing

DIVE IN TO A NEW CAREER WITH A LESLIE'S COMPANY:

In September 2022, Stellar Manufacturing was acquired by Leslie's as an affiliate. Stellar Manufacturing is a contract manufacturer of solid particle products and specializes in chemical processing services such as specialty tableting, compaction granulation, and granular filling. We support the manufacturing of a variety of consumer and industrial products including water treatment chemicals, janitorial and sanitation products, agrochemicals, raw materials, and more.

With over 30 years of providing best-in-class products and solutions to our customers, there is nothing that we value more than the development and growth of our team. Both Leslie's and Stellar strive to create a positive and fun atmosphere where our Team Members feel valued and are enthusiastic about the contributions they make to the success of Stellar

Job Overview

The Maintenance Technician is to install, maintain and repair machine tools, mechanical equipment and electronic apparatus.

Job Responsibilities:

• Operates and observes equipment for the purpose of trouble shooting problems and testing performance of equipment.
• Reads work orders and sees that jobs are performed per work order. Asks questions if work order is not clear.
• Sets up and operates drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts.
• Repairs equipment rebuilds equipment and adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments.
• Installs equipment, devices, and instruments.
• Performs preventative maintenance such as lubricating equipment, changing filters, inspecting parts for wear and cleaning equipment. Logs preventative maintenance activity in preventative maintenance program records.
• Working with supervisor, initiates purchase orders for parts and equipment.
• Makes an entry to logbook. Logbook documents problems and serves as the maintenance record for the plant and equipment.
• Understands plant labeling requirements and sees that all chemicals are properly labeled and managed.
• Recommends measures to improve equipment performance and maintenance activities.

• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and speak English so that individual can document problems in log, can read technical manuals and parts catalogues.
• Requires a minimum of three years prior experience as a maintenance mechanic, technical courses, and ability to perform basic math and to use measurements and the ability to read blueprints and/or schematics.
• Individuals work with tools and instruments such as drill press, simple hand tools, micrometers, welding equipment, and drafting equipment.
• May work with PC.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, lift, climb, bend, stoop, kneel, crawl and walk.
• Must be able to lift 100 pounds and to work in uncomfortable positions for prolonged periods.
• Employee may be exposed to various chemicals.
• Must be able to wear a respirator and/or other personal protective equipment (PPE) when necessary to reduce exposure.
• Must be able to work in heat and cold.

Leslie's provides a robust benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive medical, pharmacy, dental, & vision plan options.
• Health savings account (with enrollment in the high deductible health plan option).
• Health & dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance.
• Company-paid short-term disability and voluntary long-term disability insurance.
• Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation, sick, and bereavement leave.
• Paid holidays, including a floating personal day.
• Employee assistance and wellness programs.
• Product discounts at Leslie’s Retail store

Pay: $31.97 - $33.29 per hour

Leslie’s recognizes a critical component to our continued success is our people. Leslie's is committed to developing and fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion within our company and the communities we serve. A key aspect of building a great team is valuing ideas from many viewpoints, which is why we place a priority on identifying and hiring talented individuals from all backgrounds and perspectives.