Maintenance Technician

The Warn group believes that every team member plays a significant contribution role in our success. We enable our customers with the tools they need to work and play outdoors. This position description is designed to outline the primary duties of the role, qualifications, and job scope. Just as we do not want our customers to be limited in the outdoor space, we do not want to limit our employees nor the organization to just the work that is identified. We expect that each team member will serve their customers wherever, and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.

Position Summary:

Working independently and collaboratively with others, this position plays an integral role in executing our mission, philosophy, and commitment to providing high-quality products and exceptional customer service to our internal and external customers. In addition to maintaining a high level of trust, integrity, and ethical standards, all employees are also expected to promote a culture of safety by following all safety procedures, protocols, and guidelines while working in a manner that minimizes the risk of damage to property and injury to the employee and others.

The Warn Group is looking for an experienced Maintenance Technician for the Maintenance team at our Lancaster, SC facility. Under direct supervision of the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Technician will perform preventative maintenance on all equipment and machinery on the manufacturing floor.

Our Maintenance team is integral at ensuring our production floor runs without issues, we need skilled team members who can perform routine repair, modification, and preventive maintenance tasks on the building, facilities, equipment fixtures, and systems. The right team member will be able to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain facility plumbing, mechanical and electrical systems.

Experienced, safety-conscious, and customer-focused individuals are encouraged to apply!

Essential Functions:

• Preventative maintenance and troubleshooting electrical breakdowns facility wide, as needed. Assembles and installs electrical, mechanical and electro-mechanical equipment and systems in a project environment. Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues on machinery, and TPM projects.
• Required prompt and regular attendance as scheduled Actively implements Quality Policy and Procedures in all aspects of daily duties and responsibilities.
• May also assist in hazardous materials programs.
• Perform welding and limited machining operations incidental to repair and maintenance tasks.
• Performs basic troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of equipment failures.
• Reviews service requests for repairs and maintenance determines nature of problem and recommends appropriate solution.
• Work safely and without injury.
• Use electrical tools, equipment and understand meters, in addition to a variety of hand tools, power tools and other machines to perform job duties. Basic knowledge of computer maintenance software.
• Participates in team meetings as required (safety, problem-solving, etc.)
• Ability to understand control systems and manufacturing machinery.
• Ability to identify root causes and recommend improvements if needed.
• Perform basic troubleshooting on Laser, Press brake and CNC machine tools and may be asked to troubleshoot to higher levels if needed.
• Positively engaged with engineering when asked to assist with automation projects.
• Create a culture of respect, accountability, and fun.

Availability Requirements:

• Due to the nature and scope of the essential functions of this position, the importance of personal interactions with coworkers, and the availability of job-related tools, equipment and resources at work, performance of the essential functions requires regular, consistent availability, accessibility, and presence on-site.
• Approximately 40 hours/week may be required to efficiently perform the job duties of this position, including presence at designated internal meetings. Overtime is on an as-needed basis with increased hours during projects.

Required Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Two or more years of Maintenance Technician experience preferred.
• Forklift certification is required, we will provide onsite training and certification.
• OSHA certification preferred.

Required Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be able to use electrical tools and have a basic understanding of electrical meters and electrical theory.
• Ability to troubleshoot machinery to a basic level as well as to troubleshoot to the component level if needed.
• The ability to run and bend conduit and size circuitry is preferred.
• Must be able to perform preventative maintenance tasks and identify potential issues with machinery and equipment.
• Ability to positively interact professionally with other employees.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work collaboratively and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, customers, and visitors.
• Ability to effectively solve problems, identify potential issues and troubleshoot as needed. Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to facilitate activities necessary to a project’s completion.
• Must be able to effectively use a company-issued laptop.

Physical and Visual Activities:

• The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Receive, understand, evaluate, and appropriately respond to communications from employees, members of management, customers, vendors, and visitors using available technology, in person and in a public setting when necessary.
• Work for extended periods of time in a while performing repetitive mechanic-related movements that may include consistently grasping, moving, and manipulating parts, tools, equipment and product in conjunction with completing required job tasks.
• Observe and detect anomalies, quality deficiencies and potential safety hazards using sound, vibration, appearance, temperature, performance, and other measurable quality control indicators.
• Move to, from and within the designated work area frequently and consistently throughout the workday and regularly throughout our building and/or across Warn-related property site locations, possibly during inclement weather.
• Use a personal computer or other technology devices frequently and consistently for the purpose of reviewing, analyzing, creating, transmitting, and presenting documents, data and other business-related information.
• Must be able to see all colors, depth perception and a full field of vision. Lift, transport and/or move a specified amount of weight frequently each day in the performance of regular duties as outlined below with respect to each assembly area. Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, and descending a ladder may also be required.
• Individual must be able to work at heights. Must be able to lift 35lbs unassisted, and occasionally up to 100lbs with assistance.

Language Skills:

Ability to read, write, verbalize and comprehend instructions and correspondence at the highest levels in the English language. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and group situations to customers, clients, and other team members. Advanced conflict resolution skills. Excellent interpersonal skills.

Mathematical Skills:

Must have mathematical skills equivalent to those required under degree requirements. Higher skills may be required depending on actual job duties.

Physical and Visual Activities:

Standing, Walking, Sitting, Lifting, Carrying, Balancing, Stooping, Reaching, Handling, Feeling, Acuity-Far, Acuity-Near, Depth Perception, and Field of Vision.

Physical Demands:

May require a combination of sitting, standing, and walking. May require lifting up to 50 pounds with assistance.

Environmental/Atmospheric Conditions:

Must be able to work in a shop environment, as well as a usual office environment. May be exposed to loud operating machinery, cold temperatures, chemicals, and vapors.

Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software:

Personal computer, fax machine, copy machine, other office equipment, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint. May minimally operate test equipment and/or basic hand tools.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Warn Industries is committed to providing FMLA and equal opportunities for all applicants. Warn Industries recruits, hires, trains, and promotes team members in all job classifications without regard to age, race, color, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by law. For more information on FMLA, EEO and EPPA regulations, you can check out our career page located at www.warn.com.

Warn Industries hires U.S. citizens and persons lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. All new employees must complete an INS Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9) and be able to provide verification of their status as a Non-Foreign person as defined by International Traffic in Arms Regulations, Section 120.14- 120.16. Warn Industries uses E-Verify for eligibility verification to work in the U.S. For more information on E-verify, you can visit www.e-verify.com