Location: Ada, MI
Company: Amway
willing to work independently or as a team. What’s special about this team: Our Maintenance Department is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing facilities and manufacturing related equipment at our World Headquarters complex in Ada. The Maintenance team is comprised of over 100 highly qualified Skilled Trades employees and the equipment they maintain is both facilities and manufacturing related equipment – so buildings, doors, conveyors, packaging lines, robots, blow molding equipment, etc.
As a Mechanic on the team, your focus will be on performing preventative maintenance and repairs, diagnosing / troubleshooting maintenance issues, performing a variety of maintenance
repairs, welding, and fabrication. What’s special about this role: In this role, you will report to a Maintenance Group Leader on 2nd/3rd shift. You will have numerous responsibilities – from diagnosing malfunctions, to repairing equipment, to performing preventative maintenance, to finding root-cause solutions to problems.
You will work with conveyor, pumping, hydraulic and compressed air systems. At times you will utilize your fabrication skills on existing equipment. This position will require flexibility for possible Monday through Saturday scheduling, with the department determining which days will comprise the 40-hour work week based upon production and scheduling demands. This
role may require scheduled and unscheduled overtime. Required qualifications: Technical school education along with a minimum of 5 years of experience.
A Journeyman certificate in a mechanical trade and 8 years of experience is preferred. State of Michigan Driver’s license Knowledge of metal fabrication, welding, hydraulics / pneumatics, and building related repairs. Ability to perform preventative maintenance, installations, diagnose/repair and troubleshoot equipment. A demonstrated history of being a dependable and cohesive team member. A willingness to maintain and advance skill level through personal effort and training. Strong attention to detail/safety and a high level of accuracy. This role is “Not” eligible for sponsorship.
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