Maintenance Technician at Genesis10

Genesis10 is seeking a Maintenance Technician with PLC expertise for a full-time position working for our manufacturing client in Darien, WI.

Schedule: 2 ^nd shift and some on-call for emergencies

Compensation: $35.00-37.00 per hour

Job Description:
Advises and coordinates activities/projects within the maintenance department related to equipment, processes and the facility. This includes but is not limited to the preventive maintenance, repair, modification, and improvements of production equipment. This position is also responsible for the overall safety of individuals in their assigned equipment workspace as well as the upkeep of the facility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Adhere to all required safety and occupational health guidelines and procedures.
• Responsible for the safety of all personnel within the assigned machine workspace. Maintains a clean and orderly work area when performing tasks on equipment and building.
• Oversees repairs and as well as assigned personnel to perform repairs to allow machines to operate within process control compliance limits. Inspects completed work for conformance to prints, standards, etc. May weld/machine parts and fixtures as needed.
• Responsible for the completion of preventive maintenance according to preventive maintenance schedule.
• Responsible for the comprehensive completion of all assigned projects.
• Establish or adjust work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Suggest changes to increase the efficiency of Maintenance Department activities.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area within the maintenance shop, office, and store rooms.
• Requisition tools, equipment, and supplies as needed and approved.
• Work with other department managers or supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments.
• Responsible for the completion of work orders in CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)
• Work in a team-centered atmosphere may train/coach new and existing personnel.
• Practices and exemplifies safe behaviors and workplace practices.
• Initiate, coordinate, and enforce operational and personnel policies and procedures well as perform other duties as assigned.
• Completes project work to meet agreed-upon milestones and completion dates.

Education and/or Experience:

• Five years prior experience is required in the installation, maintenance, and repair of machines and equipment.
• Two-year associate degree in machine maintenance and repair as well as PLC programming/troubleshooting
• Combination of education and experience listed above
• Strong Industrial Electrical and Mechanical background.
• Ability to weld/fabricate
• Effective oral and written communication skills are essential, as are interpersonal skills
• Must be eligible to work in the United States

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The physical demands required of the position include:

• Frequent walking, standing, climbing up and down platforms/ladders, bending, squatting, twisting and extensive reaching.
• Must be able to drive a forklift
• Lift 10 – 25 lbs. frequently, 25 – 70 lbs. occasionally, and utilize the buddy system for heavier weights.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Work is mainly performed in an enclosed manufacturing environment and occasionally completed outside in all weather conditions and on uneven terrain or in garage structures that are often cooler or hotter than normal.
• Noise levels are usually moderate and occasionally high due to the use of manufacturing equipment.

Quality Oriented:

• Dedicated to delivering Quality in every work effort.
• Maintains a keen eye for undesirable, non-conforming material or processes. Challenges questionable situations and escalates to management.

Embraces the Food Safety Culture:

• Pledges to embrace Senior Management's commitment towards food safety. Understands he/she is empowered to challenge conditions that may pose a threat to the safe manufacture of food packaging material.

• Attentive during training sessions and department huddles to ensure a complete understanding of the training topics or ask questions when uncertainty arises. Makes recommendations when improvement opportunities are identified.

Results Oriented:

• Driven to achieve aggressive goals and objectives.
• Maintains high-performance standards and unfailingly delivers quality service. Fosters wise use of scarce resources and makes solid business decisions that contribute to the organization's profitability.

Provides Vision:

• Translates business strategies into action plans and contingency plans.

• Effectively surveys the environment to determine ways of minimizing problems before they occur and develops contingency plans in the event an issue arises.

Analytical Abilities:

• Analyzes data to obtain meaningful information. Identifies conflicting or inaccurate information.

Innovation:

• Champions innovative ideas and implements them. Actively looks for opportunities within and outside of the organization that will add value. Parlays existing knowledge alongside new ideas to create workable solutions.

Encourages and Demonstrates Collaboration:

• Develop cooperative relationships throughout the organization. Encourages others to express candid and contrary views. Treats others with fairness and consistency.

Customer Focus:

• Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.
• Gets customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services.
• Considers customers in all business practices. Establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers.

Maturity:

• Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.
• Gets customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services. Considers customers in all business practices. Establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers.

Decisiveness:

• Weighs and takes appropriate risks to maximize efficiencies. Identifies root causes of problems and takes timely corrective actions.
• Plans and prioritizes resources. Responds to requests quickly and accurately.

Influences Others Without Formal Authority:

• Demonstrates expertise in establishing credibility at all levels within the organization. Garners respect from all levels. Presents ideas logically and assertively. Facilitates consensus.

Self-Development:

• Assesses and seeks to improve personal knowledge of other services/business units.
• Holds self-accountable for personal development. Learns from experiences and strives for continuous learning and growth.
• Actively seeks out new challenges that will make the individual more valuable to the company, client, and themselves. Creates an environment that fosters innovation and calculated risks.

Candor:

• Allows for open exchange of ideas without defensiveness. Share both good and bad information openly and honestly with others.

Integrity:

• Possesses mutual respect for others and their opinions. Cares equally about the performance of others as he/she cares about his / her performance.
• Adheres to high ethical standards. Demonstrates sound, honest business practices. Makes realistic commitments and keeps them.

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, apply today!

About Genesis10:
Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.

Benefits of Working with Genesis10:
For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10:
Access to hundreds of clients, most of whom have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.
The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.

• Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
• Behavioral Health Platform
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• 401K
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
• Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF)
• Remote opportunities available

For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as the Best Company for Work-Life Balance, and as the Best Company for Career Growth, Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website.

Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.