What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Working Lead position at Nordic Ware?
Commitment and Career Growth * Comprehensive Benefits * Work-Life Balance * Community
At Nordic Ware we have a passion for creating innovative, high quality, American-made kitchenware. We benefit from a collaborative, connected, value-driven culture. For 75 years our products have enhanced food preparation and brought people together at tables around the world. Our employees take pride in the products we make, and many choose a lifetime career here. Come join us!
Are you an experienced maintenance technician with leadership experience who enjoys a mix of hands-on work and team coordination? Join Nordic Ware as a Maintenance Working Lead and play a key role in keeping our production equipment running at peak efficiency!
In this role, you'll work closely with the Electrical & Maintenance Manager to develop maintenance strategies, coordinate department activities, and ensure our team operates safely and efficiently. This position is a 60/40 blend of leadership and hands-on maintenance, making it perfect for someone who enjoys both mentoring others and troubleshooting equipment firsthand.
What You Will Get To Do
Maintenance Technician Role (60%):
Nordic Ware is a leading manufacturer of high quality and innovative kitchenware products. By designing products of superior value, producing them in the United States whenever possible, and marketing them worldwide, we enrich people's lives by adding utility, convenience and enjoyment to the preparation of food.
We strive to offer attentive service that exceeds our customers' expectations, to produce environmentally sound products, and to provide a safe and rewarding work experience for our employees.
We recognize that a growing return on our efforts and investments is essential to maintain our leadership position. We are committed to ethical conduct in all matters and to earning the trust and confidence of our customers, suppliers, employees and of our community.
We value our employees and offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including Bonuses, Medical, Dental, Vision, Health and Wellness Programs (including onsite Pickleball and Yoga, HSA with employer contributions and the new Nice Healthcare), Short and Long-Term Disability, Basic Life and AD&D, Voluntary Life, Dependent Care FSA, Legal Plan Coverage, Paid Time Off, PTO buy and sell opportunity, Paid Holidays, 401(k) Match, Career Development including Tuition Reimbursement, Generous Employee Discount, Performance Based Pay, Weekly Paychecks.
Nordic Ware is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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At Nordic Ware we have a passion for creating innovative, high quality, American-made kitchenware. We benefit from a collaborative, connected, value-driven culture. For 75 years our products have enhanced food preparation and brought people together at tables around the world. Our employees take pride in the products we make, and many choose a lifetime career here. Come join us!
Are you an experienced maintenance technician with leadership experience who enjoys a mix of hands-on work and team coordination? Join Nordic Ware as a Maintenance Working Lead and play a key role in keeping our production equipment running at peak efficiency!
In this role, you'll work closely with the Electrical & Maintenance Manager to develop maintenance strategies, coordinate department activities, and ensure our team operates safely and efficiently. This position is a 60/40 blend of leadership and hands-on maintenance, making it perfect for someone who enjoys both mentoring others and troubleshooting equipment firsthand.
What You Will Get To Do
Maintenance Technician Role (60%):
- Install new equipment and relocate existing machinery as needed.
- Diagnose machine malfunctions and implement both temporary and permanent repair solutions.
- Setup, troubleshoot and repair press automation systems.
- Work with PLC and safety controls, troubleshooting and making necessary repairs.
- Perform preventive maintenance tasks on production and non-production equipment (e.g., lubrication, filtration, power transmission components).
- Collaborate with team members and department leaders to maximize efficiency and meet company goals.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Support the Electrical & Maintenance Manager in producing effective maintenance strategies, procedures and methods.
- Support preventative maintenance planning and scheduling, tracking maintenance projects, and identifying, ordering, and keeping sufficient parts on hand.
- Coordinate daily department activities, prioritizing jobs to ensure minimal downtime and efficient operation.
- Guide team members in repairing mechanical and electrical equipment to meet production demands.
- Train and mentor new employees while supporting continuous development for all department staff.
- Participate in continuous improvement and safety efforts.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Technical School degree or certification preferred.
- 5 years of Industrial Manufacturing Maintenance experience required.
- 1 years of leadership experience (formal or informal) preferred.
- Basic computer skills for tracking maintenance and scheduling.
- Skilled in welding, plumbing, and machine repair, including pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, hydraulics, and pneumatic systems.
- Experience with injection molding machines, compression machines, or metal spinning machines is a plus.
- Knowledge of load bearing properties of ropes, cables, hoists and cranes.
- Ability to read schematic diagrams and blueprints.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills-you'll be working with multiple departments.
Nordic Ware is a leading manufacturer of high quality and innovative kitchenware products. By designing products of superior value, producing them in the United States whenever possible, and marketing them worldwide, we enrich people's lives by adding utility, convenience and enjoyment to the preparation of food.
We strive to offer attentive service that exceeds our customers' expectations, to produce environmentally sound products, and to provide a safe and rewarding work experience for our employees.
We recognize that a growing return on our efforts and investments is essential to maintain our leadership position. We are committed to ethical conduct in all matters and to earning the trust and confidence of our customers, suppliers, employees and of our community.
We value our employees and offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including Bonuses, Medical, Dental, Vision, Health and Wellness Programs (including onsite Pickleball and Yoga, HSA with employer contributions and the new Nice Healthcare), Short and Long-Term Disability, Basic Life and AD&D, Voluntary Life, Dependent Care FSA, Legal Plan Coverage, Paid Time Off, PTO buy and sell opportunity, Paid Holidays, 401(k) Match, Career Development including Tuition Reimbursement, Generous Employee Discount, Performance Based Pay, Weekly Paychecks.
Nordic Ware is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Posted by ApplicantPro
