Millwright

Commitment and Career Growth * Comprehensive Benefits * Work-Life Balance * Community

At Nordic Ware, you will find a collaborative culture driven by a passion for innovation that keeps us connected. For over 75 years, we've dedicated our efforts toward manufacturing high quality US-made kitchen products which can be found in homes worldwide. This is a family-owned company where you can find a lifetime career as so many of our employees continue to do.

As a Millwright in our Metal Fabrication Department, you'll have the opportunity to diagnose, repair, rebuild and maintain mechanical and hydraulic metal-forming punch presses, spinning machines and CNC machines. You'll also conduct inspections and oversee certain maintenance duties to make sure our machines are kept in good working order.

If you consider yourself a mechanically-savvy individual who enjoys problem solving, lots of variety, and working autonomously while being a part of a collaborative team, this position may be the perfect fit for you.

What you'll do:

• Establish a preventative maintenance program for all presses with the assistance of the maintenance team.
• Develop documentation of machinery repair histories.
• Build machine components to upgrade machine functionality and work with Engineering to ensure newly designed equipment meets standards for safety, performance and efficiency.
• Work collaboratively with the Toolroom, Maintenance Technicians, Safety and Engineering employees.
• Recommend, build and install all necessary safety equipment on plant machinery.
• Perform installation of new equipment and relocation of existing equipment throughout the plant.
• Diagnose machine malfunctions and operating difficulties.
• Perform repairs and make adjustments, either temporarily to keep machines running safely while developing a plan for permanent repairs.
• Set up new parts on the CNC machines (includes programming).
• Setup, troubleshoot and repair of press automation systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair machine controls including PLC's and safety controls.
• Develop critical spare parts inventory for equipment in use.
• Work with outside contractors and vendors for repairs and order supplies and parts as needed.

What you bring to the position:

Basic Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required. A degree from a technical school preferred.
• 3-5 years of manufacturing experience required.
• Possess relevant skills to enable manufacturer of needed components using mills, lathes, surface grinders etc.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair of machine controls including PLC's and safety controls.
• Experience with mechanical and hydraulic presses is essential; experience with Injection Molding machines or Compression machines or Metal Spinning machines is a plus.
• An understanding of load bearing properties of ropes, cables, hoists and cranes.
• Ability to read schematic diagrams and blueprints.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; a team player who works well with others in an experienced Tool Room environment.

This role is a regular full-time position in Saint Louis Park, MN. Paid on the job training is provided to familiarize you with our plant machinery. Successful candidates will be periodically called upon to work at unusual times for long hours in emergency situations during machine breakdowns or significant changes in the production line.

About Us:

Nordic Ware is a leading manufacturer of high quality and innovative kitchenware products. By designing products of superior value, producing them in the United States whenever possible, and marketing them worldwide, we enrich people's lives by adding utility, convenience and enjoyment to the preparation of food.

We strive to offer attentive service that exceeds our customers' expectations, to produce environmentally sound products, and to provide a safe and rewarding work experience for our employees.

We recognize that a growing return on our efforts and investments is essential to maintain our leadership position. We are committed to ethical conduct in all matters and to earning the trust and confidence of our customers, suppliers, employees and of our community.

Nordic Ware is an Equal Opportunity Employer