Maintenance Machinist/Mechanic

Company Description

WireCo® is the strength behind the world’s evolution, through deep legacy and forward thinking. We create premium ropes that inspire innovation without limits. WireCo® is headquartered in Prairie Village, Kansas with manufacturing plants, distribution facilities and research and development centers worldwide.

WireCo® offers a competitive wage, incentive programs, growth opportunities, and excellent benefits offerings for employees and their families. Benefits include paid time off, paid holidays, medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with generous company match, 100% company-paid life insurance, and 100% company-paid disability insurance.

For more information, check out our website at www.wireco.com.

Job Description

The Maintenance Machinist/Mechanic is responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production/facility equipment to ensure minimal machine downtime and maximum production efficiency.  The ideal candidate will show knowledge of and embody the behaviors of the WireCo Business System(WBS); Teamwork, Accountable, Self-Aware, Noble Intent, Determined, Transparent and Curious.

Schedule: Shift to be determined based on skills testing

The Maintenance Machinist/Mechanic must exhibit and proactively motivate others in the behaviors of the WireCo Business System (WBS):

• Teamwork - welcomes an environment of inclusiveness and healthy debate that reflects our team’s strength
• Accountable – celebrates our successes, learn from failures, avoid excuses, and own the outcomes of our efforts
• Self-Aware – demonstrates an understanding of our strengths and needs, considering how our actions impact others
• Noble Intent – acts in the interests of others, approaching our work with integrity to ensure the best outcome
• Determined – takes initiative, share ideas and find solutions to win and achieve our goals
• Transparent – promotes open and honest communication and constructive feedback for clarity and truth
• Curious – seeks knowledge and outside input to test our way of thinking, challenging the status quo

Duties & Responsibilities

• Setup, operate and maintain various machine tools including but not limited to lathes, milling machines, grinders and drill presses to fabricate and repair precision parts and tools.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings and schematics to determine machining operations required.
• Perform mechanical skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines.
• Measures, examines, and tests completed units in order to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications.
• Perform regular preventative maintenance on machines, equipment and plant facility.
• Install machinery and mechanical equipment.
• Repair fork trucks.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Handles complex issues and problems while performing under minimal supervision.
• Other duties as required.

Supervisory Responsibility

• None

Materials and Equipment Directly Used

• Standard office equipment including computer, mouse, keyboard, telephone, multifunction copier
• Personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, and steel-toed safety shoes.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Possess math skills and mechanical aptitude.
• Must be able to read micrometers, calipers, dial indicators and tape measure.
• Must be able to use assorted hand tools, power tools, welders, cutting torch, lathes, milling machines, grinders and drill presses.
• Knowledge of various materials and their properties to be able to suggest and apply different materials as needed.
• Must be able to stand/walk on concrete floors 10-12hrs.
• Must be able to push/pull and lift up to 50lbs.
• Must be able to work in extreme environmental conditions of high and low temperatures.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Three-to-five years’ experience as a machinist/mechanic in a manufacturing environment or similar field.

Additional Information

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
• An applicant must complete a satisfactory background check post-offer of employment.  A criminal conviction will not be an automatic bar to employment.
• Must be willing and able to pass a post-offer drug screen and physical (if required)
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability