Furnace Operator/Tender jobs in Cedar Falls, IA

The Maintenance Technician position is responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems and processes to support the achievement of the site’s business goals and objectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform highly diversified duties to install and maintain production machines and the plant facility’s equipment.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service.
• Perform simple machinist duties and responsibilities.
• Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments.
• Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment and plant facilities.
• Perform a variety of plumbing maintenance and carpentry functions.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties.
• Detect faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted for the expected levels of education and experience required.

Education and/or Experience Expected:

• High school Diploma or GED required
• 4 years of manufacturing experience with emphasis in hydraulic, pneumatic and industrial skill sets with some experience in PLC and HVAC.
• Must pass The Client Functional Job Analysis and Pre- Employment Drug Screen for Maintenance Position.

Preferred:

• Associate degree in mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Maintenance.
• Vacuum furnace experience preferred.
• National Career Readiness Certificate Preferred

Working Conditions:

• Frequent exposure to foundry like environment (high heat, dust, etc.)
• Some jobs require an employee to work outdoor in unfavorable climate.
• May be asked to travel with in or out of the continental United States

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $52,199.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Facilities maintenance: 5 years (Required)
• install, troubleshoot, repair facility equipment: 3 years (Required)
• Repairs of production equipment: 3 years (Required)
• Industrial machine service: 3 years (Required)
• Manufacturing Industry or Plant: 3 years (Required)
• hydraulic, pneumatic: 3 years (Required)
• PLC: 2 years (Required)
• HVAC: 2 years (Required)
• Vacuum furnace: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• National Career Readiness Certificate (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• New Hampton, IA 50659: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person