Woodstream is the largest independent pest & animal control platform in North America, offering innovative brands with industry-leading efficacy and safety.
We have an immediate opportunity for a Maintenance Technician in Juneau, WisconsinPay rates starting at $19.38/hr
Benefits of Working for Woodstream:
- Competitive benefits package including:
- 401k with Company Match, eligible on First Day of Employment
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance Effective on First Day of Employment
- Quarterly Attendance Bonus; general bonus based on company performance
- Company Paid Parental Leave
- Adoption Assistance
- Company Paid Basic Life & Disability Insurance
- Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital Insurance Options
- Company paid ID Theft Insurance
- Legal Assistance Plan Options
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
- Pet Insurance
- Stable, growing working environment with a history of 150 years of doing business.
- Opportunity to advance within the company.
Overview of the Role:
Maintenance Technicians are an integral part of the production team. Their success is determined by the positive way in which they communicate, cooperate, interact, and contribute towards achieving Woodstream’s goals and objectives.Maintenance technicians are responsible for assisting maintenance manager in machine uptime and upkeep. They are to assist the production team with minor troubleshooting and setups. They are responsible for helping with general facility upkeep and assisting with projects.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
- Regular attendance and punctuality required.
- Assist maintenance manager in improving the performance of equipment and processes and participate in the implementation of ideas that reduce downtime and improve overall productivity.
- Operates forklift and high lift equipment. Must be certified and demonstrate safe operation of equipment at all times.
- Technician is the machine expert and should possess ability to run, operate and pass operator certifications.
- Assure equipment availability and readiness to meet the production schedule requirements and throughput rates for workcenters throughout the plant.
- Maintain uptime on all production equipment to meet throughput rates on a consistent and reliable basis.
- Perform clean, inspect and lubricate procedures.
- Ensures equipment and tools are clean and sanitary, following the FDA’s CGMPs.
- Diagnose machine problems quickly, perform effective troubleshooting of equipment and processes to maintain production of machinery.
- Complete set-ups in a timely and accurate manner in accordance with all scheduled production requirements.
- Provides quality instruction, education, and support to production operators.
- Demonstrates safety awareness and executes safety policies and procedures at all times. Ensures the safety of others by sharing knowledge as it pertains to our facilities, equipment, and employees.
- Technician will be responsible for facility and grounds upkeep and presentation including but not limited to changing light bulbs, shoveling, painting, and cleaning.
- Maintains a safe, sanitary, and orderly work environment, wherever duties are performed.
Other Functions:
- Performs other duties as assigned
Successful Candidate Profile:
- High School Diploma/GED required or proven on the job-related technical experience
- Forklift experience preferred
- An understanding of basic math skills.
- The ability to use basic measurement tools.
- Ability to perform basic mechanical troubleshooting
- Set-up/troubleshooting, repair and maintenance experience in a machine-based, FDA manufacturing environment.
- Ability to continually learn and develop new skills and knowledge.
- Methodical and effective troubleshooting skills.
- Effective communication skills.
- Initiative to pursue both personal and team goals and objectives.
- Proficiency in reading and writing English
- Ability to keep several projects moving forward at the same time.
- Self-motivated, able to work with little supervision.
- Able to work with and receive direction from many individuals besides his or her direct supervisor.
- Effective problem-solving skills.
- Provides input to ensure continuous improvements throughout the plant.
- Ability to understand and work with companywide priorities.
- Excellent communications skills.
- Desire and ability to help others improve their technical skills.
Woodstream is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to recruit, hire, train and promote without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, marital status, union affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic.Note: If hired, Employment Eligibility Verification will be carried out upon selection. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer.
