What does it mean to be a Maintenance Associate at Fisher Barton?

This position works closely with operations and is responsible to keep production machines running, as well as perform upgrades, rebuilds, and repair of existing and new/incoming equipment.

You will do this by:

• Troubleshoot and repair equipment, including horizontal and rotary grinders, mills, lathes, heat treat furnaces, and other equipment related to the manufacture of our products
• Troubleshoot electrical or electronics problems
• Utilize meters and test equipment, including scopes and analyzers, as required
• Install/move machines, equipment and required electrical equipment.
• Install/hook up required electrical equipment utilizing proper wire and conduit sizes.
• Work off ladders and lifts
• Read blueprints
• Rebuild/modify machines and equipment as needed
• Weld as needed
• Meet or exceed all production and quality standards
• Accurately follow work instructions
• Train new or less experienced associates as requested
• Provide continuous improvement/cost savings suggestions
• Follow 6S methodology

The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of position responsibilities. Responsibilities and impact may crossover technical fields/functions.

You are the kind of person who:

• Makes safety a priority
• Can work independently and as a team
• Has a willingness to be cross-trained
• Is punctual
• Can effectively communicate with others
• Is mechanically inclined

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years of machine repair, welding/fabrication, and/or electrical experience in manufacturing environment
• Solid work history or school/academic record

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience troubleshooting and repairing CNC controllers and PLCs; electrical/electronic problems to board level
• Possess advanced diagnostic and repair skills, understanding of electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic skills
• Read and work from electrical schematics, ladder diagrams, maintenance manuals and parts lists to repair and install equipment
• Experience driving a sit-down forklift

Additional Knowledge & Skills:

• Must possess basic math proficiency (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals)
• Ability to accurately read & follow work instructions
• Possesses basic computer skills (able to accurately enter data into ERP system)
• Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to effectively communicate
• Ability to work in a team environment (ability to work independently as well as within a team)
• Willingness to be cross trained on multiple machines/equipment
• Ability to meet attendance requirements (arrives on time and maintains a good attendance record)
• Mechanically inclined
• Ability to learn & read blueprints
• Ability to learn and use calipers, micrometers, and other measuring equipment

Physical | Visual Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to stand, walk, use hands, climb/balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach with arms and hands
• Ability to see items close and at a distance
• Ability to identify and distinguish colors

Work Environment:

• Manufacturing: Loud (Examples: metal can, manufacturing department, large earth moving equipment)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Location: 5200 Zenith Parkway | Loves Park | IL | 61111

2nd Shift: Monday – Thursday 3:30p – 1:00a; Friday 1:00p – 5:00p

Benefits Package:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Prescription Drug Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 96 hours of Paid Time Off minimum to start
• FSA (Health and/or Dependent Flexible Spending Account)
• Production Bonus
• And more!

Who we are:

At Fisher Barton, we combine years of experience across multiple industries to deliver unparalleled innovation. Our world-class talent understands the behavior of materials and develops leading-edge solutions that meet your unique needs. We’re more than a source for high-quality parts; Fisher Barton is your resource for the highest quality solutions you’ll find—anywhere.

Fisher Barton is an equal opportunity employer who welcome and encourages diversity in our workforce. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to any status or characteristic protected by law.