CF-Maintenance Technician-2nd shift

Overview

Now Hiring at Great Dane!

Looking for a career with a company built to last? Great Dane has been leading the way for over 125 years.

Enjoy full benefits after just 30 days, competitive hourly pay, plus new hourly hires can earn up to $3,000 in New Hire Incentives. That's $1,500 after 90 days and another $1,500 after 180 days of employment.

Now hiring at the Terre Haute, IN Plant. Apply today at greatdane.com/careers.

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THE PERKS

• Two weeks paid vacation
• +$2/hour night shift premium (2nd Shift)

THE PAY

The expected salary range for this role is $25.80-$42.25 per hour.  

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your exact pay, we may also consider your skills, experience, and other job-related factors. 

THE DETAILS

• 1st Shift: 6:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• 2nd Shift: 4:30 p.m. - 3:00 a.m.
• Weekend Shift: Friday, Saturday, Sunday 5:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

THE ROLE 

At Great Dane, we rely on makers and we’re calling on them to join our expanding team, the time has never been better to Embrace Your Great and work in an environment with the highest safety standards in the industry.   

The Position: This is for Central Fab- Great Dane Phase 2A. The Maintenance Technician will report directly to the Maintenance Supervisor. The position responsibilities include, but are not limited to, ability to diagnose, trouble shoot, and determine root cause of malfunctions. Responsible for repairs and facility maintenance. This includes electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic components of production machines and equipment such as metal fabricating machine tools, material handling systems, and automated lubrication system by performing the following duties.

Responsibilities

WHAT YOU’LL DO 

• Listens for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunction and discusses machine operation variations with supervisors or other maintenance workers to diagnose problem or repair machine.
• Diagnoses, trouble shoots, and tests machines and equipment to determine root cause of malfunctions.
• Dismantles machines and equipment to gain access to problem area.
• Dismantles defective machines and equipment and installs new or repaired parts.
• Inspects and measures parts to detect wear, misalignment, or other problems.
• Removes and replaces worn or defective parts of drive mechanism or hydraulic system.
• Realigns and adjusts components such as spindles, clutches ball screws.
• Locates damaged air and hydraulic pipes on machine, and measures, cuts, threads, and installs new pipe.
• Starts machines and equipment to test operation following repair. Repairs broken parts. Sets up and operates metalworking tools such as lathe, drill press, or grinder, to make or repair parts.
• Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery. Ability to read and interpret schematics / blueprints.
• Lays out, assembles, installs, and maintains pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, and repairs and replaces gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and related equipment.
• Repairs and maintains physical structure of establishment.
• Sets up and operates machine tools such as lathe, grinder, drill, and milling machine to repair or fabricate machine parts, jigs and fixtures, and tools.
• Fabricates and repairs counters, benches, partitions, and other structures.

Qualifications

YOUR SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS) 

• Employee must be able to use pneumatic power tools and equipment of all types.
• Employee must be able to perform the physical requirements listed in that section of this job description.
• Employee must look for potential cost savings in the work process, help keep scrap and waste to a minimum and be efficient in use of all supplies.
• The employee must perform the assigned tasks in a way they meet or exceed the required production level.
• Employee must have strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Employee must have a strong customer service orientation and ability to maintain a professional, friendly demeanor.
• Ability to accurately read a tape measure and other measuring tools.
• Ability to work with hands and to work in mechanically oriented situations following supervisor’s instruction.
• Aptitude to learn and retain new information.
• Ability to follow instructions, given either verbally or in writing.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:   

• Office and plant environment.
• Keyboarding, lifting, standing, bending, walking.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to stand and move about on concrete 8-12 hours a day. Ability to see, walk, bend, reach, grasp, stoop, kneel,
• twist, crawl, carry, climb (including ladders), work overhead, push and pull.
• Ability to do heavy lifting (up to 50 pounds) multiple times daily in an 8-to-12-hour shift.
• Ability to maneuver large parts and assemblies (up to 180 pounds) by pushing, pulling, and flipping them into place.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness.
• The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
• Employees must wear all mandated PPE which includes, at a minimum, protection for the eyes, ears, hands, head, body, and feet.

ABOUT GREAT DANE 

With a history dating back to 1900, Great Dane has established itself as a transportation solutions leader of today – delivering innovative products and exceptional services that help our customers and employees succeed. We not only engineer durable and high-quality trailers and truck bodies; we foster relationships that last a lifetime.

WHY WORK FOR US? 

Great Dane is a leading manufacturer of dry-freight vans, refrigerated trailers, and flatbeds with 10 manufacturing facilities and 20 service centers throughout the United States. With a legacy like ours comes a dedication to the hard-working individuals that make Great Dane what it is today. Our jobs are waiting to be filled by driven, challenge-focused & enthusiastic people like you.

Our culture is comprised of “Champions” and offers a rewarding workplace rooted in core values of safety, leadership, integrity, quality, and passion. Every employee has opportunities to learn, to grow, to succeed and to be engaged in a collaborative environment.

BENEFITS OVERVIEW 

• Competitive compensation
• Benefits, including but not limited to dental, vision, and medical with employer contributions.
• Retirement programs, including a Pension Plan and 401(k) Plan with employer match.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Paid holidays and vacation
• And more!

Great Dane is an Equal Opportunity Employer