UMW - Production Maintenance Lead

We are looking for a HANDS-ON /FEET ON THE GROUND Maintenance Technician at our Auburndale, WI plant.

This individual must:
Have a Passion to learn and teach others.
Have a Strong Manufacturing /Production background.
Have a Love for Safety.
A willingness to be a team player.

Understand this is:
NOT a desk job.
NOT a delegation job.
NOT a sideline job.

This job is working side by side with your team.

You will be taught to perform routine preventative maintenance, predictive maintenance, and troubleshooting / repairing equipment failures.

Here at Liberty Tire Recycling each day brings new challenges and opportunities. Our culture is rooted in a tradition of excellence in employee well-being, safety, and product quality. Teamwork, dedication, and hardworking values are weaved into all that we do. We believe every employee plays a critical role in the success of our business. We believe our team and what we do make a difference.

Liberty Tire Recycling is the premier company in the tire recycling industry, helping customers meets their environmental goals by collecting and recycling nearly half of North America's scrap tires through a network of facilities located in the United States and Canada. Liberty provides high quality rubber feedstock for value added products and materials such as mulch, playground material, turf in-fill, and rubberized asphalt.

Our employees enjoy a steady income with medical, prescription drug, dental and vision insurance. We also offer HSA, life and AD&D, long and short-term disability, 401k with company match as well as vacation and holiday pay.

WE ARE A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE. YOU MUST ALSO MEET BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS.

POSITION SUMMARY:

You will learn and then you and your team be responsible for providing the day-to-day preventive maintenance, repair, and fabrication necessary to maintain facility manufacturing machinery including conveyors, grinders, shredders, screeners, and etc. You must have the ability to understand mechanical\electrical and technical repair manuals. Performs other maintenance duties as required to promote overall plant safe production.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Repair and PM industrial equipment.
Inspect and communicate condition for machinery per PM.
Adhere to Health & Safety compliance in accordance with company policy.
Inventory tool supply and maintain shop cleanness.
Provide leadership to machine operators as needed.
Metal fabrication using cutting torch, welder, and other power tools.
Ensure compliance with OSHA procedures and practices.
Complete paperwork on work orders and PM checklists recording all repairs and any parts used.
Perform safety inspections on machine guarding, fire prevention equipment, etc.
Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATIONAL AND JOB EXPERIENCE:
High School diploma or GED equivalent
Industrial Maintenance experience (preferred)
Welding experience (preferred)
Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Proven success delivering results through people.
Ability to communicate effectively and confidently at all levels of the organization.
Ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical mechanical issues.
Mechanical Aptitude is a must.
Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred not required.

LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION
Various training will be provided.

COMPENSATION:

Wages paid on a bi-weekly cycle
$3,000 - Sign on Bonus with a payout as follows:
$500 - paid following 90 days active employment$1,000 - paid following 180 days active employment$1,500 - paid following 365 days active employment

ABILITIES REQUIRED

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands and fingers, to handle or fell objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. Must be able to perform all job functions which include, but may not be limited to walking, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, turning, climbing to a significant degree, and/or pulling of controls.

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds (The maximum lifting weight that employees may lift unassisted is 50 lbs.). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds or force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Exerting 50 - 100 pounds of force occasionally

Exerting 25 - 50 pounds of force frequently

Exerting 10 - 20 pounds of force continually

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes and airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet while in the office, or moderately loud when in the field.

DISCLAIMER
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so assigned. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.00 - $32.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Vision insurance
Experience level:
5 years
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
On call
Work setting:
In-person

Experience:
Manufacturing management: 2 years (Preferred)
Conveyor installation: 2 years (Preferred)
Industrial maintenance: 4 years (Preferred)
Electrical: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:
Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location: In person