Maintenance Technician - Cnc Machine Shop

Overview/Qualifications/Responsibilities
Company Overview:
Schafer Industriesis a premier supplier of off-highway axles and differentiated precision gearing solutions. Established in 1934, Schafer Industries has locations in South Bend, IN, Roscoe, IL, Fredericktown, OH and Blacklick, OH. Schafer Industries is one of the few manufacturers of integrated axle solutions in the off-highway electric vehicle market. Schafer serves customers in a variety of end markets including off-highway vehicles, recreational vehicles, aerospace, defense, oil gas, material handling, powertrain, electric mobility, heavy duty trucking, agriculture, and construction. Our mission is to leverage world class capabilities to deliver superior products and services to maximize the value for our customers, employees, shareholders, and communities.
Position Summary:
Schafer Industries is currently seeking aMaintenance Technicianfor its Schafer Gear Works operation inRoscoe, IL. This is a salary non-exempt position. Walk-In Interviews are welcome.
Why Work at Schafer Industries?

• We are a growth-oriented company with a diversified customer base.
• We are committed to a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
• You will enjoy a collaborative work environment where your talents and opinions matter.
• We provide training as well as opportunities to work on projects in support of your career development.
• You will quickly see your impact when working with the team.
• We have competitive pay and benefits to include 401(k) match and tuition reimbursement.
• We live our values of Safety, Integrity, Responsibility to Others, Customer Focus, Continuous Improvement and Accountability in all that we do.

Schafer Gear Works offers a comprehensive, competitive total compensation program based on market trends. The company maintains training programs and tuition reimbursement to continually provide the opportunity for employees to enhance and improve their existing knowledge and skills. Benefits offered to employees and their families include:

• Medical, and Dental Plans
• Company Paid Vision Plan
• Company Paid Basic Life and AD D Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401(K) Savings Plan (Including company match)
• Job Related Training
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Optional Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacations

Job Summary:
Install, repair, and maintain a variety of machine tools, attachments, and auxiliary mechanisms. Troubleshoot and determine extent of repairs necessary. Select materials and order repair parts. Repair, refit or replace components such as spindles, bearings, ways, slides, shafts, etc.... Diagnose hydraulic and pneumatic problems, replacing or repairing components as required. Connect/disconnect air, water, and electricity to equipment. Operate various machine tools to fabricate replacement parts, such as small shafts, bushings, etc....
Essential Functions:

1. Conducts Reactive Maintenance Program on machines and facilities by:

• Addressing machine stoppages due to maintenance faults as they occur
• Coordinating with outside providers to conduct repairs and maintenance on machines and facilities
• Coordinating and overseeing the riggers for machine moves

1. Responsible for supporting the Schafer Business Process by:

• Maintaining the 6S program in assigned area
• Participating on continuous improvement teams and in continuous improvement meetings

1. Shop support by:

• Channeling problems and/or complaints to appropriate person for resolution
• Supporting all Schafer policies and procedures
• Reporting to Supervisor when assignments cannot be completed
• Providing input and assistance with the implementation of quality improvements
• Resolving problems
• Performing other job-related duties as required
• Helping evaluate job applicant's knowledge for the cell prior to Schafer hiring
• Passing along vital information in the logbook for subsequent shifts
• Perform preventative maintenance as required and new personnel PM training of equipment
• Assist outside service repair technicians as needed
• Keep maintenance area clean and organized
• Perform monthly fire extinguisher audits

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

1. Requires physical ability and stamina to perform the essential functions of the position, including the ability to walk, stand, lift, carry up to 50 pounds, push, kneel, bend, stoop, reach over and under waist level, twist for extended periods of time on cement or other hard surfaces, etc.

1. Demonstrates the verbal and written communication skills necessary to complete forms and take messages in a legible, accurate manner.

1. Two plus years of maintenance experience.

1. Must be able to communicate in English.

1. Ability to use a computer

Working Conditions:

• Air conditioned/heated manufacturing facility with possible exposure to noise; dust; fumes; physical, chemical, and biohazards; solvents, oils, and detergents.

Schafer Industries is an EEO/AAP Employer:
Our company is committed to providing equal employment opportunity. This means that we make employment decisions on the basis of job-related qualifications, skills and abilities and not on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
As a federal subcontractor, we also are required to take affirmative action, or proactive measures, to prevent discrimination.