Maintenance Reliability Technician

RPI, LLC (Located in Green Bay, WI) is a part of Premier Outdoor Living, an entrepreneurial manufacturer that produces products for the outdoor living space. POL consists of 3 unique business, Spa cabinets, HDPE Lumber, and Outdoor Furniture. We operate 3 facilities, 2 in Pennsylvania and 1 in Wisconsin that support the three business. This position is to support RPI and will be based in Green Bay.

Job Summary:

The Reliability Technician working in a fast paced, team-oriented environment while safely completing the processes associated with preventive maintenance and repair of equipment in the plant. Reliability Technicians strive to provide a safe working atmosphere for all Highwood employees by assuring equipment is in good working condition, reliable and compliancy and regulatory requirements is up to date without violation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Practice safe work habits and comply with Federal, State and Municipal guidelines including but not limited to Lock Out Tag Out, Arc Flash, Haz Mat, Confined Space, as well as internalized safety standards set as procedures
• Independently perform all types, levels, and frequencies of Preventative Maintenance on all production equipment and some support equipment
• Independently capable of troubleshooting and repairing equipment failures of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic nature
• Able to assist with installation of new equipment and competently operate all equipment as needed
• Perform repairs or maintenance work of facilities, buildings and grounds including electrical, plumbing, carpentry and painting tasks
• Assist with assembly or repair of mechanical parts, pieces, machines using a variety of tools and equipment
• Able to safely and efficiently use various power and hand tools such as impact gun, drill press, band saw, grinder
• May need to fabricate parts when necessary to maintain or improve the function of equipment
• Welding materials using the correct materials to join the metals together
• Installing, maintaining, modifying and repairing all electrical systems
• Conducting general electrical systems maintenance and troubleshooting electrical issues with testing equipment
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:

• Capable of identifying and using SAE versus metric sockets, ¼, 3/8, and ½” drives and ratchets along with the correct sockets, be able to identify what thread size it is and be able to retap or tap a threaded hole with a tap or die
• Capable of reading simple electrical and mechanical prints
• Read, interpret and follow basic blueprints, diagrams drawings
• Understand, troubleshoot, and repair basic mechanical issues such as chains, belts, pulleys, augers load cells, pumps, and motors; basic pneumatic issues, including air compressor, vacuum system, air lines, and solenoids; repair instrumentation and basic electrical, such as extruder instrumentation, HDMI screens, fuses, plugs, basic wiring
• Understand basic circuits such as resistance circuit and be able to measure and check heater band resistance, quartz heaters to trouble shoot if element is good or bad, also applies to thermocouples
• Understand the control side of sensors as far as identifying and using multimeter to make sure any simple switch is actually switching voltage
• Self-motivated and able to work autonomously; demonstrate the ability to prioritize work to best use of time and be self-directed
• Demonstrate attention to detail and ability to multi-task, work in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrate the ability to switch tasks at a moment’s notice to ensure reliability of equipment and production flow
• Consistently look for ways to improve and promote quality, safety, and productivity
• Effective communication, both verbally and in writing, to affect decision making and keep the organization informed
• Able to operate multiple types of lift trucks (i.e., narrow aisle reach, order pickers, sit-down lift)
• Comfortable working at elevated heights
• Proficient MS Office Suite skills, keyboarding skills and Maintenance related software
• Accurate and thorough data recording
• Able to quickly and accurately compare color and pattern of products on the basis of visual stimuli to quality control standards
• Able to lift up to 75 lbs

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), five years related experience performing maintenance in an industrial manufacturing environment, specialized training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Possess the ability to accurately read a tape measure.
• Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is:

• Regularly required to stand and use hands /fingers to handle, feel and reach
• Must be able to work adeptly at elevated heights
• Frequently required to climb ladders, and work from ladders, platforms, and mobile platforms
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision
• Frequent requirement for attention to detail; prolonged use of a computer terminal, telephones and other electronic equipment
• The team member must be able to safely lift 75 pounds
• Body Movements-Walking, bending, reaching, overhead reaching, full range of motion and use of arms, stooping, squatting
• Dexterity/Coordination-Must be able to operate manual tools
• Able to safely and efficiently use various power and hand tools

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to occasionally loud and PPE is required. Appropriate hearing protection while in the plant is required as noise levels within the facility meet OSHA requirements for hearing protection equipment.

Electrical and mechanical dangers will frequently be present, and the employee is required to take appropriate safety measures to always protect themselves and others from injury. Other dangers will be present from time-to-time when lifting, hoisting, moving, and installing equipment, and the employee is required to take appropriate safety measures to always protect themselves and others from injury.

The employee will be working in close proximity of rotating machinery, grinders, welders, various types of saws and cutters, where they will be required to take the appropriate safety measures to protect themselves and others at all times from injury.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

RPI Lumber is an equal opportunity employer. RPI Lumber evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodations:

RPI Lumber is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.