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Suncast Corporation is the leading US-based designer, manufacturer, and distributor of high-quality resin products for the home and industrial markets. A privately held company headquartered in Western Chicago, Illinois, Suncast prides itself on 35 years of innovation and sustainability across a wide range of product categories with materials proudly sourced in the USA. Everything we do is supported by the strength and ingenuity of American workers and we are committed to helping families across the country make the most of their unique spaces. We utilize state-of-the-art machinery and innovative manufacturing techniques to consistently engineer products of the highest possible quality. Our philosophy is to promote from within, and we invest in our employees’ training and development through tuition reimbursement, on-the-job training, apprenticeships and more.  We offer a clean manufacturing environment where safety is always job one.

Due to continued expansion, Suncast Corporation is hiring experienced Equipment Maintenance Technicians.  This position is a long-term growth opportunity for an ambitious, career-minded Equipment Maintenance Technician interested in a career with a major manufacturer of consumer products.

Summary:

The Equipment Maintenance Technician is fully capable in equipment maintenance and is also skilled in related trades such as sheet metal work, welding, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems, electronics, basic pipe fitting and mechanics.  He or she is responsible for diagnosing, installing, maintaining and repairing production equipment.

Responsibilities:

The following duties are considered essential to this position.  Other responsibilities may be assigned.

• Install, maintain, and repair production equipment.
• The Equipment Maintenance Technician plans maintenance and repair procedures. This will include power, hydraulics, electric, and electronic control.
• Diagnose problems.  Determine what repairs are required and determine the equipment, supplies, and skills needed to complete the repairs.
• Estimate labor required for assigned repairs.
• Requisition or make components for assigned repairs.
• The Equipment Maintenance Technician operates machine tools as required to install and repair equipment.
• Assist with the development of a preventive maintenance (PM) program.  Suggest PM schedules for equipment and assist with implementing the plan.
• Document all work in a neat and legible manner. Ensure that all documents are kept in accordance with department procedures.
• Demonstrate good communication skills with other maintenance technicians and with production supervisors.
• The Equipment Maintenance Technician plans and installs new equipment machinery, wiring, hydraulics, and fixtures.
• Perform major equipment repairs using a variety of skills including sheet metal work, welding, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems, electronics, basic pipe fitting, and mechanics.
• Instruct one or more helpers. Train the helpers to improve their technical skills while they are under your supervision.
• Stay informed of new technology, methods, and materials for this position.
• Support and comply with all Suncast safety policies, quality standards, and housekeeping methods at all times.  Suncast policies have been developed to ensure compliance with employee law.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical training in two or more trades, such as sheet metal work, welding, electronics, pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Five years or more of equipment maintenance experience required. Requires occasional supervision. Workers exercise a moderate amount of independent judgment. They plan and arrange their own work, only referring unusual matters to supervisor. A wide degree of creativity is expected. This employee must be extremely versatile.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak to managers, supervisors, coworkers, and vendors.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as area, circumference and volume.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. 
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram and schedule form.
• Basic ability to use PC-based maintenance programs.

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 by be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This is a physically active position in a manufacturing facility.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb, stoop, or kneel. This employee is also expected to communicate effectively with others and to use active listening skills.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. He or she will be required to work 25 feet in the air on scaffolding or high lifts.  He or she will occasionally work in confined areas. Vision ability requirements for this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.  This is a full-time position.  Due to fluctuations in production schedules, this employee may be required to work additional hours to meet additional demands.

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 the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be in a manufacturing facility.  This will have seasonal variations in temperature and humidity, most notably in summer.  Noise level is moderate for an injection molding facility.  This employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.  Safety procedures must be followed to avoid the risk of electrical shock.  Safety equipment will be worn regularly. 

The Anticipated Pay Range for This Position:  $23.00-$35.00 hourly

Suncast offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drugs, Vision insurance, Telehealth benefits
• Group Term Life insurance
• 401K with employer match
• Paid vacation time off
• Paid holidays
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health
• Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
• Tuition Reimbursement

All qualified applicants will be given equal consideration regardless of race, age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, color, religion, protected veteran status or national origin.