Facilities Maintenance Technician - 2Nd Shift

Who We Are

Kulzer is one of the world's leading dental companies, providing beautiful dentistry products and services that truly change people's lives. Part of the Japanese Mitsui Chemical Group (MCI), Kulzer is headquartered in Hanau, Germany, with their North American offices located in South Bend, Indiana.

Our full customer product portfolio covers cosmetic dentistry, tooth preservation, prosthetics, periodontology, and digital dentistry. We supply dentists and lab technicians with a differentiating total package of high-quality chemistry, hardware, software, with a high-level of comprehensive, consultative customer service that our customers rely on.

Kulzer stands for interdisciplinary collaboration, that produces creative solutions and connects different areas of work to one another. Together with colleagues at our international locations, we are working on innovations for the dental industry of tomorrow.

Both a medium-sized company and part of a major international corporation: Kulzer combines the best of both worlds, with reliable jobs, diverse tasks, and exciting creative freedom.

Position Summary: The Maintenance Technician performs corrective and preventive maintenance, repair of production and facility equipment, and will perform mechanical skills, including but not limited to: mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and HVAC. Must be knowledgeable in all ten (10) of our Maintenance Skill Elements (identified under “Qualifications/Skills” category below), and requires the expertise of a seasoned trades’ professional with competent, sound decision-making ability, many times working with minimal to no supervision.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Must be proficient on the use of a variety of hand and power tools including, but not limited to: drills, saws, brakes, presses, ironworker, welding equipment, cutting torch, plasma cutter and digital volt meters.
• Bend metallic conduit, install metallic conduit, and install flexible conduit.
• Interpret electrical code for wiring color code, conduit fill, ampacities, etc., as it relates to electrical systems and installations.
• Effectively work on single-phase and three-phase AC powered systems up to 480V; and DC power systems up to 180V.
• Troubleshoot and repair motors and motor control systems as they relate to all production and facility equipment, timely and effectively.
• Familiar with man-lifting equipment, such as scissor lifts, forklifts, man-lift baskets, and boom-style lifts; following all OSHA and Kulzer rules and regulations associated with operating such equipment.
• Learn all necessary QS procedures related to areas of responsibility, prior to release to work in those areas.
• Learn and perform production level skills for all production lines as described in the respective job descriptions, i.e. VK, Gypsum, Pouch, Ivory, etc.
• Effectively train subordinate-level maintenance and production employees to all aspects of their job to ensure department safety, quality and efficiency.
• Plan projects, schedule maintenance tasks, and meet with vendors as necessary.
• Follow, maintain and train others to Kulzer’s safety protocol and QS procedures related to assigned area of control.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area, and return all tools and supplies to their designated storage areas directly following their use; assets will be managed and inventoried to ensure protection.
• Perform work in a safe and competent manner with minimal supervision.
• Perform preventative, routine, and emergency maintenance and cleaning, as necessary.
• Manage area(s) to meet or surpass department key performance indicators that apply to their position.
• Complete appropriate paperwork and utilize software for entry and retrieval of operational data, as necessary.
• Ensure all quality system procedures and other company policies are followed within their area of control.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications / Skills:

• Must be knowledgeable in all 10 Maintenance Skill Elements which include: HVAC, steam operation, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, machinery repair, cutting/welding, tool-die repair, drafting, and programmable logic controls (PLCs).
• Must possess ability to create parts drawings in AutoCAD or other software platforms.
• Must be prompt and efficient on the job, and maintain a positive work ethic and related behaviors.
• Must be flexible in working hours, adjusting work schedule as needed to meet company needs.

Education and/or Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Associates degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance preferred
• 5 years min. experience in a production or facility maintenance position

What We Offer

Kulzer offers an exciting work environment with flexible work/life balance schedules, competitive salaries, and superior benefits. Featured benefits include:

• 2nd shift premium
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401k match contributions
• Company paid disability and life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Excellent time off/leave policies

If your goal is to work for a company that provides a great work-life balance, exceptional benefit package, and great pay… submit your resume today to: hr-department-kna@kulzer-dental.com.