Maintenance Team Lead/Technician - Nordic Ware

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At Nordic Ware we have a passion for creating innovative, high quality, American-made kitchenware. We benefit from a collaborative, connected, value-driven culture. For 75+ years our products have enhanced food preparation and brought people together at tables around the world. Our employees take pride in the products we make, and many choose a lifetime career here. Come join us!

Are you someone who enjoys making an impact as a team lead, but wants to use your mechanical aptitude "hands on" with a lot of autonomy and variety while thinking "outside the box?" Join Nordic Ware as a Maintenance Team Lead/Technician. This position works with the Electrical & Maintenance Manager to make sure equipment used in the production of Nordic Ware products and certain areas of the plant run to their maximum efficiency and output. You'll help the manager both as a lead and a technician, promoting a culture of safety and continuous improvement within the Maintenance Department.

What you will get to do:

Team Lead Role (50%):

• Support the Electrical & Maintenance Manager in producing effective maintenance strategies, procedures and methods.
• Assist the manager with preventative maintenance planning and scheduling, tracking maintenance projects, and identifying, ordering, and keeping sufficient parts on hand.
• Coordinate daily activities and jobs within the department to ensure appropriate prioritization of activities.
• Ensure department members repair mechanical and electrical equipment in a manner that supports customer demands and minimizes downtime.
• Participate in the training of new employees and support continued development & learning for all department employees.
• Participate in continuous improvement and safety efforts.

Maintenance Technician Role (50%):

• Perform installation of new, and relocation of existing equipment in the plant.
• Diagnose machine malfunctions and operating difficulties. Effect repairs and adjustment, either temporary to keep machines running safely, but have a plan for permanent repairs when possible.
• Setup, troubleshoot and repair press automation systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair machine controls including PLC's and safety controls.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks on production and non-production equipment including, but not limited to, greasing, lubrication, filtration, and power transmission components.
• Work collaboratively with department team members and other department Managers and Supervisors to ensure all production requirements are met, to promote most efficient operations for all departments, and to ensure company goals are achieved.

What we are looking for in you:

• High School diploma or equivalent with Tech School or a degree preferred.
• 5+ years of Manufacturing Maintenance experience required.
• 1+ years of formal or informal leadership experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills
• Experience with mechanical and hydraulic presses is essential, any experience with Injection Molding machines or Compression machines or Metal Spinning machines preferred.
• Knowledge of load bearing properties of ropes, cables, hoists and cranes.
• Ability to read schematic diagrams and blueprints.
• Ability to perform basic welding and plumbing, and skilled in the repair of various machines, including but not limited to pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems and other production related processes and systems.

About Us:

Nordic Ware is a leading manufacturer of high quality and innovative kitchenware products. By designing products of superior value, producing them in the United States whenever possible, and marketing them worldwide, we enrich people's lives by adding utility, convenience and enjoyment to the preparation of food.

We strive to offer attentive service that exceeds our customers' expectations, to produce environmentally sound products, and to provide a safe and rewarding work experience for our employees.

We recognize that a growing return on our efforts and investments is essential to maintain our leadership position. We are committed to ethical conduct in all matters and to earning the trust and confidence of our customers, suppliers, employees and of our community.

We value our employees and offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including Bonuses, Medical, Dental, Vision, Health and Wellness Programs (including onsite Pickleball and Yoga, HSA with employer contributions and the new Nice Healthcare), Short and Long-Term Disability, Basic Life and AD&D, Voluntary Life, Dependent Care FSA, Legal Plan Coverage, Paid Time Off, PTO buy and sell opportunity, Paid Holidays, 401(k) Match, Career Development including Tuition Reimbursement, Generous Employee Discount, Performance Based Pay, Weekly Paychecks.

Nordic Ware is an Equal Opportunity Employer