Job Details
SHAKESPEARE COMPANY LLC, a Jadex Inc. company, is a US-based manufacturer of both industrial and consumer products for a wide variety of industries and applications.
Shakespeare industrial products are tailored to the customer's unique needs and include custom engineered nylon resins, performance monofilaments, and conductive fibers used as raw materials in finished goods ranging from automotive components to medical applications. The company operates under the Shakespeare, Rino-Tuff, and Weed Warrior brands in the lawn & garden category and is a major player in the mass merchant channel as the primary universal fit solution for trimmer line, heads, and accessories. The brand is known worldwide within the marine electronics industry for marine radio antennas with a portfolio of connectivity solutions and accessories to help keep boaters connected and safe. Maintaining communications is of utmost importance to military forces across the world and Shakespeare's line of military antenna products plays a critical role in achieving mission success.
Position Summary
The Shift Mechanic performs preventive and corrective maintenance activities and troubleshooting services to ensure equipment is in safe and proper working condition and available for production. This may include support related to product changes, shutdown/startup activities and upset events. The Shift Mechanic provides information on spare/replacement parts and opportunities to improve reliability. The Shift Mechanic works an assigned shift schedule in a non-climate-controlled area.
Essential Functions
- Perform shift rounds, equipment inspections, complete assigned work orders and respond to support calls
- Inspect, operate or test machinery to diagnose equipment malfunctions
- Use blueprints, repair manuals, parts catalogs or other means to determine how to assemble, install, repair or replace machinery and equipment
- Clean or lubricate shafts, bearings, gears or other parts of machinery
- Request parts needed for repairs and/or spare inventory
- Help identify and eliminate any safety hazard or concern
- Communicate observations, feedback and suggestions on equipment performance
Secondary Functions- Use of hand and power tools, such as hammers, hoist, saws, drills and wrenches
- Demonstrates commitment to safety and general housekeeping
- Demonstrates commitment to customer quality, business results and continuous improvement
- Expected to increase knowledge of buildings, grounds, infrastructure and operations
- Other assignments as requested
Required Training- Confined Space
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
- Line Break
- Hot Work
- Forklift Certified
Required competencies and skills- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Strong listening and communication skills.
- Decision Making, Initiating Action, Adaptability, Tolerance for stress, Flexibility
- Knowledge of heavy industrial equipment and general manufacturing is a plus.
Required education and experience- High school diploma/GED required
- Flexibility to work nights, weekends and overtime as assigned
- Ability to climb heights, lift up to 60 lbs. and climb onto ladders
The above statements describe the general nature and level of responsibilities for this position, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position. Company management may assign other relevant, business-related duties.
Jadex Inc and its Businesses do not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
Other details - Job Family Hourly
- Pay Type Hourly
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