Master Maintenance Technician

POSITION SUMMARY

Matthews International is now hiring for Maintenance Technicians for our Bronze Foundry. As the memorialization industry leader, Matthews Bronze has the most comprehensive bronze memorialization product offering in the cemetery industry.

The Master – Maintenance performs a variety of repairs, installations, and modifications of production equipment, plant facilities, and grounds as directed.

**Hiring for 2nd & 3rd (overnight) Shift**

**Salary based upon experience, starting at $30 per hour with a 5% shift differential**

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cross trains on all functions of the department. 
• Provides leadership skills in a coaching style to fellow members of the team and assist with training programs. 
• Operates assigned equipment safely in accordance with company and OSHA safety programs and rules. 
• Performs work in accordance with approved procedures and work instructions.
• Monitors Quality Points at work station and record required data. 
• Reports quality and production concerns and issues to supervisor 
• Conducts operator level preventative maintenance on all assigned equipment according to the preventative maintenance schedule. 
• Assists with ordering and catalog spare parts and supplies.
• Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of employee(s) to ensure goals or objectives are accomplished.  Mentors, coaches, trains and develops team.
• Additional duties as assigned. 

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive starting wage of $30.00 per hour.
• Medical, Dental & Vision: Enjoy peace of mind with our comprehensive benefits package, including an employer HSA (Health Savings Account) contribution.
• Earned Time Off: Recharge and rejuvenate with earned time off to spend on your terms.
• Paid Holidays: Celebrate special moments and create lasting memories with paid holidays.
• Financial Perks: 401(k) program as well as an Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• Education Perks: We believe in your continued growth and offer educational assistance to support your professional development.
• Dependent Scholarship Opportunities: We care about your family's future, which is why we provide opportunities for your dependents to pursue their educational dreams.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

• 6+ years maintenance experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years in a leadership role (direct or indirect).
• Basic verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning).
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients.
• Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.
• Possess a mechanical aptitude; ability to use a large variety of hand tools and basic knowledge of power tools, forklifts, welding equipment, and cutting torch.
• Ability to work overtime as necessary. 

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of Electrical systems 24VDC, 120VAC, 1-phase, 480VAC 3-phase
• General Plumbing knowledge
• PLC experience a plus
• Welding
• Induction Furnace experience a plus
• Electrical/mechanical troubleshooting skills
• Facility Maintenance
• HVAC experience a plus
• Experience with a CMMS system a plus
• Experience with conveyor systems
• Experience with blaster equipment
• Capable of working at heights
• Familiar with safety standards (LOTO, Fall Protection, Confined space, hot work permits, live electrical permits, Arc Flash)
• Hydraulic equipment and pumps
• Experience with 3D sand printing a plus
• Experience with water jets a plus
• Experience with CNC equipment a plus

PHYSICAL ASPECTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk, hear and see.  
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold & heat, risk of electrical shock, and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The noise level in the work environment may be high.

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