Maintenance Operator II

Description

Overview

Join The Gund Company, where you will find friends who will support and challenge you to crush goals that provide amazing growth opportunities. We are in the business of electrical insulation manufacturing, but we really pride ourselves in just being a group of fun, driven, problem solvers who LOVE what we do!

The Gund Company: Take Care of Each Other, Take Care of the Customer and Take Care of the Business

Job Summary

Perform general, non-specialized tasks in the maintenance of production equipment and building infrastructure or grounds to ensure safety of all employees and minimized unplanned production downtime. Utilize a wide variety of tools and equipment.

Essential Job Functions

Complete maintenance work orders as assigned:

• Installs, repairs and maintains high voltage systems: motors, transformers, generators, lights, appliances, circuits, wiring and other electrical system equipment
• Perform a variety of maintenance repair (building infrastructure, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic) and preventative repair on mechanical presses with limited direction and guidance
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical/electrical/electronic, pneumatic and plumbing breakdowns in a timely manner
• Perform facility systems inspections as assigned
• Utilize diagnostic tools and techniques to detect problem areas and assist with resolution
• Complete demand maintenance work order paperwork
• Follow standard practices and all state and government regulations and laws relating work safety

Provide guidance, feedback and positive behavior modeling The Gund Company culture of care:

• Determine if tools are undamaged and in safe condition for use
• Make suggestions to improve production and order processing efficiency
• Actively engaged with training and mentoring other team members
• Work with contracted repair personnel as needed
• Model ethical and moral behavior consistent with the values and ideals supported by The Gund Company

Requirements

Qualifications and Competencies

• Perform work independently
• Open to change due to emergency orders or fabrication of parts
• Very good math skills
• Ability to understand schematics
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical (480 volt systems)/electronic, pneumatic, and plumbing breakdowns
• Must be able to work overtime as needed

Education and Experience

Trade School or Associates Degree in Industrial Maintenance with prior hands on, vocational or job-related course work/training, or any similar combination of education and experience is required. Two years prior experience in a manufacturing industry is preferred.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee may be required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel; must be able to move about >75% of the time. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus and see details at close range (within a few feet). Employee must be able to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine to exact positions greater than 75% of the time.

During the course of regularly assigned duties, the employee may be required to properly utilize personal protective equipment including but not limited to: safety shoes, safety glasses, goggles, hard hats, air purifying respirator, or supplied air respiratory protection.

Work Environment

The work environment is typical of most shop environments; not climate controlled and subject to outdoor weather conditions. Team members are exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting.

• Frequent exposure to fumes/dust particles; may require use of respirators or other types of PPE.
• May come in contact with toxic or caustic chemicals.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Why Join Us?

Our employees have a vested interest in our Company's success. The Gund Company is 30% employee-owned through our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)! Shares are awarded each year based on a calculation that takes into consideration our Company's financial profitability, employee tenure, and earnings. There is no out-of-pocket investment required!

In addition, our team members enjoy:

• A safe and healthy work environment
• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive, cost-effective employee benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability
• 401(k) retirement savings program with a 50% employer match up to 6% of contributions
• Regular team member feedback through our IDP (Individual Development Plan)

According to the Gallup Q12 employee survey method, The Gund Company is ranked "world-class" regarding employee engagement.

EEO Statement: It is the policy of The Gund Company to recruit, hire, train, and promote employees without discriminating based on race, gender, age, religion, national origin, veteran status, sexual preference, or disability.