What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Apprentice (Machine Shop) position at Sumitomo Electric Carbide, Inc.?
Sumitomo is looking for a full time Maintenance Apprentice to join our New Berlin, WI team. We will provide training as needed. Come learn a unique skill and grow your manufacturing career!
Brief Description:
This position is crucial for ensuring smooth operation of our machinery and overall facility maintenance. The position is under limited supervision and requires the ability to keep plant machinery in good working order. This requires the ability to perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot, and problem-solve for various manufacturing machines.
Exceptional Benefits:
- Outstanding Medical Insurance with $0 deductible option
- Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Vacation, Personal Time and Holidays
- 401(k) Employer Match, $ for $ up to 4%
- Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Company Paid Basic Life Insurance
- Educational Reimbursement
- $2,000 Hiring Bonus
- Competitive wages based on experience!
- Numerous Additional Benefit Available!
Job Duties and Responsibilities include:
- Keep plant machinery and mechanical equipment in good repair
- Examine machines to diagnose, troubleshoot, dismantle machines, replace defective parts, reassemble machines and make necessary adjustments to ensure efficient operation
- May occasionally make replacement parts
- Cleaning filters and elements and completing preventative maintenance on coolant systems and mist collection components
- Changing or adding oils and lubricants to production equipment
- Maintaining a clean and organized tool and maintenance area
- Read, interpret, and follow instructions from operation manuals
- Comply with OSHA regulations and safety standards
What skills and experience are needed:
- Ability work under limited supervision with minimal technical guidance and strong attention to detail
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
- Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with co-workers and supervisors
- 3 years of preventive and proactive industrial maintenance experience, preferred but not required
- Strongly preferred candidates have previous experience with CNC grinding equipment such as; Walter, Ewag, Rollamatic, ANCA, Waida, etc.
- General knowledge and skill with basic hand tools
- Willingness to bring new ideas and potential efficiencies to the management team
Work Environment: Well-lit machine shop with moderate noise. Must be able to work while standing, sitting, bending, and climbing. Will be occasionally lifting and working inside of machines.
Equal Opportunity Employer: M/F/D/V
Sumitomo Electric Carbide Manufacturing provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
About Sumitomo Electric Carbide Manufacturing, Inc.
One of the largest carbide manufacturers in the world, Sumitomo Electric has been operating in the United States since 1979 with multiple US based tooling manufacturing facilities. A technology first mentality has driven Sumitomo to be a leader in product development, quality and customer satisfaction. Sumitomo develops, manufactures, and brings to market the finest cutting tools in the industry. Sumitomo Electric Carbide Inc. is a subsidiary of Sumitomo Electric Industries. This position is based in New Berlin, WI.
About Sumitomo Electric Group
Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. is a recognized global technology leader with over 280,000 employees working at around 400 group companies in 40 countries. Building on more than 120 years of innovation, today Sumitomo Electric is engaged in diversified business activities that support people’s daily lives and industries in five business segments: automotive, info communications, electronics, environment & energy, and industrial materials.
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