Mechanic IV-2

Who We Are:

Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.

Great full time opportunity - Now hiring! Londonderry, NH

JOB MISSION:

As a Mechanic IV you will be responsible for ensuring that the facility's manufacturing equipment is maintained and repaired. Monitor breakdowns and develop a preventative maintenance schedule.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Assist less experienced support technicians during repair projects; and work closely with team in an effort to cross train manufacturing machinery and equipment.
• Utilize a broad range of hand power tools to perform various duties.
• Develop and enhance your team's mechanical abilities and support problem solving activities on machinery.
• Follow safety rules and regulations and maintain quality standards. Proactively, identifies safety issues and communicates and coaches team members on improvements.
• Work closely with seasoned members of your team to become cross-trained on all manufacturing machinery and equipment. Proactively supports training of Mechanic I, II and III team members.
• Utilizes a working knowledge of all machinery, equipment and processes. Supports cross training throughout all departments gaining knowledge of all machinery.
• Maintain inventory of parts. Responsible for placing part orders.
• Control downtime by informing team members of routine preventive maintenance techniques. Use down tracking to problem solve on going issues, improve PM's and data collection.
• Prioritizes work orders, insures they are competed.
• Point of contact for Team Leader's and Supervisors of value streams, meets regularly to support ongoing operations.
• Lead and track projects coordinating tasks to meet deadlines.
• Prioritize activities by creating project plans, and oversees completion of projects working closely with their department Supervisor.
• Report out monthly on machine up time for responsible teams and communicate corrective actions.
• Help lead TPM/Lean initiatives.
• Proactively seeks feedback and incorporates it into solutions.
• Serves as the technical leader for their area and works with other Mechanics to identify, solve and implement new initiatives.
• Serves as the inspiration and talent developer for the team.

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS

• 5-8 years of broad related work experience utilizing electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and robotic technologies. 2 year technical college education in electronics, robotics, or equivalent in a related field.
• Must be fully cross-trained on all manufacturing machinery and equipment.
• Accreditation from a certified trade school and a state Journeyman's electrical license required.
• Experience with electrical maintenance, trouble shooting and arc flash hazards.
• Must have excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Computer skills.
• Ability to lead activities for their individual projects.
• Takes responsibility for seeing that all projects follow the guidelines and requirements established by the team.
• Demonstrates initiative through drive and focus by leading a team to solve issues despite challenges.
• Moderate to heavy lifting is required. Must be able to stand for long periods of time.

Regular Associate Benefits

Our products are only as good as the people we hire, so we make sure to hire the best and treat them accordingly. New Balance offers a comprehensive traditional benefits package including three options for medical insurance as well as dental, vision, life insurance and 401K. We also proudly offer a slate of more nontraditional perks - opportunities like online learning and development courses, tuition reimbursement, $100 monthly student loan support and various mentorship programs - that encourage our associates to grow personally as they develop professionally. You'll also enjoy a yearly $1,000 lifestyle reimbursement, 4 weeks of vacations, 12 holidays and generous parental leave, because work-life balance is more than just a buzzword - it's part of our culture.

Temporary associates are provided three options for medical insurance as well as dental and vision insurance and an associate discount.

Part time associates are provided 401k, short term disability, a yearly $300 lifestyle reimbursement and an associate discount.

Equal Opportunity Employer

New Balance provides equal opportunities for all current and prospective associates and takes affirmative action to ensure that employment, training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment are provided without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, handicap, genetic information and/or status as an Armed Forces service medal veteran, recently separated veteran, qualified disabled veteran or other protected veteran.