Maintenance Technician II

Description

Springs Window Fashions is a leader in the custom window treatment industry since 1939. Headquartered in Middleton WI, we have over 8,000 associates and 18 locations worldwide.

Our custom window treatments are available under the Bali, Graber, Sunsetter and Mecho brands in nearly every major retailer, in thousands of designer showrooms and showcased in large commercial buildings.

Our company has invested heavily building capabilities the last three years to become a leader in product innovation. As North America’s premier window covering company, we’re committed to creating a Best Experience for our consumers, channel partners and associates.

We are bringing new innovations to the market at an accelerating pace and have a lot to offer consumers who want to improve their home décor.

Despite COVID, our company is experiencing high growth as consumers spend more time at home and want to redecorate.

Job Purpose :

Perform maintenance and repair of manufacturing equipment. Fabricates new and replacement parts for manufacturing equipment.

Job Duties :

Perform troubleshooting and repair of machines.

• Complete all eRPortal documentation daily.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose problem through direct evaluation and information obtained from other sources.
• Determine if safety issue exists; if so, follow lock out / tag out procedures.
• Assess need for replacement part(s).
• Obtain spare part through stock, use of equipment manual or Internet.
• Evaluate need to have additional spare parts in stock.
• Perform repairs to machine, including plumbing, electrical, pneumatic and / or hydraulic repairs.
• Perform facility repairs.
• Perform assigned Preventative maintenance work orders.

Tear down / repair manufacturing equipment.

• Disassemble manufacturing equipment.
• Clean parts using solvents or fluids.
• Measure parts for excessive wear; maintain tolerance levels to tool design.
• Reads AutoCAD drawings to determine tolerance levels to tool design.
• Fabricate replacement part using all shop equipment (surface grinders, lathes, milling machines, .
• Replace broken part(s).
• Reassemble manufacturing equipment.
• Test reassembled manufacturing equipment for quality and safety before returning to floor.
• Complete necessary paperwork to close out work order.
• Train and mentor Maintenance / Toolroom Tech II & Maintenance / Toolroom Tech I associates.
• Perform other related work, as needed.

Fabricate new equipment, tooling, and relocate equipment.

• Assist in the fabrication of new machines.
• May make own machine parts.
• Perform basic stick and wire feed welding.
• Move equipment internal and external. Equipment may be moved as a whole or disassembled, moved and reassembled.
• May complete shipping paperwork.
• Coordinate transportation for move with outside contractors (power, air, .
• Perform preventative maintenance.

Build new parts and dies.

• Meet with engineer to discuss part or die specifications.
• Design part or die using AutoCAD and SolidWorks for 3-D modeling.
• Build new parts and dies per design specifications.
• Fabricates parts. Often uses Computer Numeric Control (CNC) equipment in fabrication.
• Assemble new die.
• Test dies for quality and safety before releasing to floor.

Lead projects around machine fabrication and moving of equipment.

• Serve as liaison with engineering on special projects.
• Design, develop, prototype and implement new equipment. Focus is on specialty areas of equipment electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic.
• Design additional safety and ergonomic enhancements to equipment.
• Improve machine design.
• Collaborate with machine builder on design, development, prototyping and implementation.
• Draw prints using AutoCAD and SolidWorks.

Maintain work environment.

• Attend regular stretching, daily huddle, Quality at the Source (Q@S), and safety meetings.
• Maintain work environment in a need and orderly manner.
• Follow approved safety procedures.
• Report unsafe work conditions to supervisor.
• Perform other related work, as needed.

Requirements

Education and Experience :

Minimum- Associate Degree from Technical School or 5 year manufacturing experience and 1 year experience in maintenance or tooling

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities :

• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Basic math skills.
• Work in an organized, clean and safe manner.
• Ability to read a tool print.
• Ability to use basic hand and power shop tools (drill press, metal saws, mill, grinders to tolerances within .001, calipers, micrometers, lathes,

Physical Requirements :

• Must be able to lift up to 70 lbs. occasionally.
• Must be able to sit or stand for an eight hour shift.
• Must be able to push, pull, reach, bend and work overhead.
• Must wear all required PPE.

Behavioral Competencies

• Ensures Accountability Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments
• Drive Engagement Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives
• Instill Trust Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity
• Drive Results Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances
• Consumer / Customer Focus Building strong customer relationships and delivering on customer-centric solutions
• Critical Thinking Making Sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems
• Being Resilient Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations
• Optimize Work Processes Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement
27 days ago