Maintenance Technician

WHO WE ARE: Douglas Dynamics is North America’s premier manufacturer and up-fitter of work truck attachments and equipment. Our belief is that our employees and culture are just as important to the company as serving our customers. We place a high value on building a team and working environment where individuals can succeed professionally and personally. As a team member at Douglas Dynamics, you can expect to make a difference through your work, to have a direct impact on the achievement of a very meaningful mission to serve our customers, to advance your career, and to have room for fun and fulfillment in your daily life.

We would love to have you join our team, where we offer top notch benefits, multiple avenues for advancement and a great working environment.

DAY SHIFT - 5:00AM TO 3:00PM MONDAY - THURSDAY WITH OT WORKED ON FRIDAY (20 MINUTE PAID LUNCH).

HOW WE DO IT: Grow, Improve, and Engage is our focus as an organization to ensure we succeed by executing the right things. These are our Core Values and are How We Win in the marketplace. The Winning Behaviors are what each Douglas Dynamics employee does to support the success of our company. They are the expectations of all of us to help ensure we focus on winning as an organization the right way! Our Winning Behaviors are:

• Be Customer & Results Driven
• Anticipate the Possibilities
• Collaborate & Care
• Communicate Responsibly
• Develop Self & Others
• Get Better Every Day

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE: As a Maintenance Technician you will be responsible for day shift maintenance, by completing work orders and projects based on production and safety needs. This position is responsible for continuous improvement in downtime, quality and schedule performance of equipment.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform highly diversified duties to install and maintain production machines and the plant facility’s equipment.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service.
• Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments.
• Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment and plant facilities.
• Perform a variety of plumbing maintenance and carpentry functions.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties.
• Detect faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Travel to IDC’s to assist with projects as needed.
• Flexible work schedule and ability to share “On Call” responsibilities during off hours.
• Ability to communicate with Equipment Service Techs to troubleshoot and limit downtime issues.
• Must have knowledge of buildings, grounds, and equipment used at Henderson Products.
• May be assigned related duties other than those specified.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Minimum 1 year of Industrial Maintenance experience.
  • Preferred knowledge – mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, HVAC, hydraulic, and welding background.
    • Construction background knowledge a plus.
• Capable of operating hand, power and specialized tools.
• Excellent problem solving and communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and blueprints.
• Certified or ability to be certified in operating forklift, skid loader, man lift, tugger, etc.
• Knowledge of computers and operating systems

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Graduate

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Bending, lifting, standing, heights, and confined spaces
• Exposure to temperature fluctuation, noise and weld & grinding smoke when working in production area.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Our focus on integrity, teamwork, and high performance creates an ideal work environment for every one of our employees.

We offer competitive salaries, benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Discover our opportunities and come see all the ways you can do more at Douglas Dynamics.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Douglas Dynamics, LLC does not discriminate against qualified applicants in hiring based on race, color, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.