Industrial Maintenance Technician - 3rd shift

Would you like to join the O&K family?

At O&K our mission is to think beyond impossible. We want each and every person to think about the meaning, such as “never creating limits,” “making the impossible possible,’ and where there is a will, there is a way.”

Is that you? Do you believe in making the impossible possible?

Who is O&K?

We supply our customers with cold heading steel wire and have been doing so for over 100 years. By staying innovative, tackling challenges head on, and a fantastic team, we have continued to achieve the goal of providing our customers with the highest quality.

Job purpose

Responsible for a wide variety of activities such as repairs: electrical, mechanical, welding, cleaning, machine maintenance, water treatment, etc. to ensure facility is tidy and functional.

Duties and responsibilities

• Solve issues in a timely manner and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Responsible for the completion of all maintenance service requests as assigned.
• Initiates, implements, and manages the plant maintenance program based on best practices in the steel and wire industry. With an emphasis on planning/scheduling and preventive/predictive maintenance.
• Maintaining tools and machinery in good working order:
• Completing preventive maintenance requirements as scheduled.
• Troubleshooting sources of problems by observing mechanical equipment in operation.
• Replacing defective parts and adjusting equipment.
• Controlling downtime by performing routine maintenance.
• Using machine shop instrumentation and equipment to fabricate repair parts.
• Responsible for installing and repairing all electrical devices of the plant.
• Schedule and complete the “Preventive Maintenance Program”.
• Assist in monitoring all work being performed by outside contractors.
• Monitor and maintain all building systems as assigned.
• Assure safety standards are used which comply with all company, local, city, state, and federal guidelines.
• Maintains tracking work orders, spare parts, and maintenance history of plant equipment.
• Monitors use and inventories of spare parts, maintenance supplies, and equipment and initiates ordering when necessary.
• Assure that plant is kept clean and organized, maintaining a safe and orderly workplace.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Combination of experience, education, and training within Industrial Manufacturing, Electrical, Welding, Tradesman ship, or Military education preferred.
• Proven experience as a maintenance worker in a manufacturing setting.
• Basic working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, welding, and Industrial Electrical, and Mechanical experience.
• Experience working with tools, including hand and electrical tools.
• Previous experience operating forklift, overhead crane, and man-lift in an industrial setting preferred.
• Ability to read and utilize technical manuals and drawings.
• Basic computer skills.
• Communication skills – written, verbal; demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with all levels of staff, management, and vendors.
• Team oriented individual
• Ability to think strategically and problem solve.

Working conditions

• This job operates in all areas of the plant: including and not limited to production floor, offices, warehouse, storerooms, outdoor work, etc.
• Regularly lifting, traveling up and down stairs, sitting, squatting and bending in various positions - traveling in and out of work areas, walking and being on your feet for a majority of the work day.
• Daily exposed to noise, dust, fumes, and odors. Physical exertion is required.
• Requires work in some confined space areas.
• Requires work in high areas (greater than 4 feet above ground level) of the plant.
• Requires work in a non-air-conditioned area during the summer months.
• Requires work outside during all seasons.
• Vision protection, metatarsal steel-toed shoes, hard hat, ear plugs, and high visibility clothing is required.

Physical requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk, and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit or stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands.
• Must be able to identify and distinguish colors.
• Able to get in and out of confined space areas.
• Able to bend, operate equipment, and climb to high areas of the plant.
• This position requires exerting 50-100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or 25-50 lbs of force frequently, and/or 10-20 lbs. of force constantly.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $33.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 3% Match
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Please review the full job description, experience, and requirements before submitting your application.

Experience:

• Industrial maintenance: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $28 - $33