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Job Description

Position Details:
• Position: Overhead Crane Technician
• Location: Ghent, KY
• Travel: None
• Shift: 12-hour rotating shift schedule. (Modified Dupont Schedule // during this schedule you will work 7 day shifts and 7 night shifts with 7 off days out of the first 21 days of the 28-day cycle, followed by 7 days off in a row, before the 28-day cycle starts again). This shift is popular with the company employees because you will get a week off every month, and it allows you to plan your vacation days to give yourself 2 weeks of vacation with only having to use up 3-5 of your vacation days! Company offers 1 week of PTO after 6 months and 3 weeks of PTO your first calendar year (starting January 1).

Compensation: You can realistically expect your 1st year total compensation to be $108k – 113.6k
Base & Productivity ($43.34 – $45.50/hr, to start) $94,655 – 99,372
Average Overtime (10%) $13,522 – 14,196
Total $108,177 – 113,568

An important component of your Total Compensation is a Weekly Productivity/Incentive Bonus Plan that currently averages 140% of your weekly pay (and that percentage is expected to increase significantly over the next year). Raises are excellent at the company and dependent on how hard you want to work on getting maintenance qualifications completed; hard charging technicians can earn up to a 21.5% raise (depending on what you qualify) within the first year or so for meeting qualifications on multiple plant equipment. Promotions provide outstanding compensation, which is why so many former military service members work here.
• Benefits: Company has one of the industry's most flexible and comprehensive health benefit programs (Medical / Dental / Vision), which includes wellness and health care spending accounts. Profit Sharing: each year, the company takes 10% of its operating profits and divides them up among all employees (except senior officers) - depending on company performance, this may be anywhere from 1% to over 20% of your pay. Company Stock Purchase Program. 401K: Generous plan that matches your first 7% of contributions. 3 weeks of vacation within the first year and 10 paid holidays and paid parental leave. Tuition Reimbursement: Company takes continuing education seriously; they will reimburse up to $5,250 of your approved educational expenses each year, and also reimburse your spouse up to $2,625 per year for a maximum of 2 years. Additionally, the company provides the children of every employee up to $4,000 worth of scholarship funding each year to be used at accredited academic institutions.
• COVID Vaccination: None.

Position Description:
• Crane Maintenance Technicians will be responsible for maintaining the facility’s Overhead cranes.
• Duties include but are not limited to inspection, calibration, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of electrical and mechanical Crane equipment.
• You will work as part of a team to ensure that all preventative and corrective maintenance is performed in a timely manner.
• Responsibilities include print reading, control circuits, AC/DC theory electrical and mechanical maintenance as it relates to the equipment.
• Will also work with and adhere to safe electrical practices.
• Teammates will use computerized maintenance management program/system to complete work orders, find and order parts, and to schedule maintenance work for shift.

Requirements:
From a technical perspective, you must be able to demonstrate good electrical and mechanical systems troubleshooting and repair skills. You must have a demonstrated history of safe work practices and the ability to work with minimal direction. Be prepared to demonstrate the ability to interpret drawings for repair, installation and maintenance of complex electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems and equipment. Experience with AC and DC drives (ABB Drives experience is a plus), PLCs (experience with Siemens PLCs is a plus), and computers is expected. Required mechanical skills/experience include gearboxes and industrial structural assembly (i.e crane structures and assemblies). At a minimum for electrical skills/experiences, candidates must have a strong background with motor controllers, variable frequency drives, radio controls, and voltages up to 480V.

PREFERRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
• Knowledge/experience: electrical theory, digital/analog electronics, schematics, print reading, control circuits, computers/PLC programming, test instruments, power supplies, power distribution, AC/DC drives/motors, CMMS systems, 480V systems, high voltage, NFPA70E.
• Knowledge specific to industrial overhead crane maintenance including but not limited to; codes and specifications, PLCs, drive programming, preventive/predictive maintenance programs, NDT, crane inspections, and production practices.
• Crane maintenance experience – both electrical and mechanical

SELECTION CRITERIA:
• Communication: The ability to give full attention to what others are saying and communicating information so that others will understand.
• Initiative: Being proactive with seeking out work that needs to be done and being willing to take on responsibilities and challenges (help in reducing costs, improving quality/reliability/productivity).
• Teamwork: Working as part of a coordinated effort with others to achieve a common goal.
• Accountability & Dependability: Monitoring/assessing performance of self, displays reliability/responsibility with work habits, is committed to fulfilling obligations, and has ability to hold others accountable for desired results.
• Problem Solving & Judgment/Decision Making: Identifying problems and analyzing or reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options in order to choose the most appropriate solution.
• Attention to Detail: Thorough in accomplishing tasks, no matter how small they may be, and taking care to make sure that expectations are met.
• Organizing, Planning, & Prioritizing Work: Developing specific goals and plans for prioritizing, organizing, and accomplishing individual work and/or work of the team, including effective time management.
• Mechanical, Electrical and Maintenance Systems and Techniques: Basic mechanical and electrical knowledge for assisting with troubleshooting, installation, servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, tools, devices, moving parts, control systems, and machines/equipment.

Career Progression: Virtually limitless. Nowhere will you find a company more committed to the professional growth and promotion of its employees than within the corporation.

Keys to Successful Interview: The company looks for practical examples of your hands-on aptitude and skills. Demonstrate your “team” attitude, your ability to work well with others, and your desire for a good career opportunity not just a “job”. The interviewer will want to hear about how you did more than what was normally expected—how you went beyond the normal call of duty. They will want to test your knowledge—to have a clear understanding of what you know and what you don’t know. They will probe for your ability as a problem solver—are you solutions-oriented? They want to know how strong your work ethic is, and examples of your teamwork ethos. Be prepared to answer the question, “What attributes or skills do you have that will benefit the company?”

Positive attributes for this job will include the following:
• Safety – Demonstrate concern for the safety of self and others and is knowledgeable of and consistently follows all accepted safety practices. Has ability to communicate the importance of a safe work environment and the maintenance of plant equipment in relation to safety.
• Communication - Effectively expresses ideas and/or tasks. Clearly express ideas in writing and in good grammatical form. Has ability to convey technical information in a way that can be understood by all team members.
• Teamwork – Communicate and work effectively with others to accomplish tasks and achieve goals of the team. Ability to distinguish and align personal needs with needs of the group. Maintains focus on obtaining goals of the division.
• Judgment/Decision Making – Is able to take action in solving problems while exhibiting good judgment and responsibility with a timely systematic approach to decision making. All actions and decisions are in the best interest of the company.
• Initiative – Demonstrated self-starter, always looking for work that needs to be done and ways to improve. Is energetic and motivating to others
• Leadership – Utilizes appropriate interpersonal skills and methods to influence the actions and opinions of others in a desired, positive direction. Exhibits good judgment in leading others to accomplish the team goals and objectives
• Persistence – Must be able to maintain a positive attitude when faced with adversity and to persist in the completion of tasks despite the level of difficulty or frustration involved.
• Innovativeness – Generates new ideas and routinely goes beyond the status quo; recognizes the need for new or modified approaches; brings perspectives and approaches together, combining them in creative ways.

Job Description

Position Details:
Title: HT Field Service Technician
Location: Nationwide openings (VA, AL, TN, MI, KY, NY, CA, NV, AZ, TX, UT, KS)
Travel: 70% - 80% US and occasional international travel is required - Frequent overnight travel is common
• The FST will possess or be able to obtain a valid passport
• The individual must possess and maintain a valid driver's license, pass a motor vehicle record check, and have the unrestricted ability to obtain rental vehicles
Compensation:
Benefits: Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire
• Tuition reimbursement, educational matching gift program, perks, and discounts.
• All the benefits you would expect from a global leader such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and domestic partner benefits.


Position Description:
The company Inspection Field Service Technicians (FST) are required to provide World Class support to our customers through start-ups, audits, maintenance, repair, and training of Safeline X-Ray, Safeline Metal Detectors, Hi-Speed Checkweighers, or CI Vision machines. PI FST's are responsible for managing all aspects of field service support including the following: communications between customers and the service department, effective scheduling, detailed preparation of written reports and documentation, and maintenance of job assignments, while always keeping in mind to follow MT PI procedures and best practices.

• Satisfy all Safety Requirements for both MT-PI and Customer Sites
• Attend tier calls led by a Regional Service Manager
• Efficiently execute scheduled service calls as directed from Dispatch or Management while taking into account cost, time, and customer needs/expectations
• Develop and maintain good customer relationships; Become the customer's trusted advisor
• Identify root cause of service issues (first time fix)
• Accurately complete and submit all service reports and documentation per service activity, timesheets, and expense reports in a timely manner
• Keep up with ongoing technical training
• Weekend/afterhours work as required based on workload and rotation
• Maintain company supplied equipment, tools, and inventory
• Must be able to work overtime as needed, based on the needs of the business.

Requirements:
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Associate's degree in Electronics or Engineering Technology, or equivalent work experience preferred.

Experience & Skills
• Must have a significant orientation toward detail and be very thorough in the execution of these tasks.
• Must be able to work efficiently in a fast paced, high-volume environment including the flexibility of change.
• Must be a "self-starter" who will initiate corrective actions without specific direction from supervisor.
• Possess conflict management skills and the ability to work in an organizational structure to determine when and who to ask for help as needed.
• Be able to display a structured focus yet demonstrate agility and change direction as needed.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to use all types of hand tools and digital test equipment
• Knowledge of mechanics, electronics, and distribution systems
• Working mechanical knowledge of conveyor systems
• Working knowledge of AC and DC electrical distribution systems
• Working knowledge of Windows Operating Systems and the ability to read blueprints and schematics
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment and meeting tight time constraints
• Fluency in English required and Spanish a plus
• Trained or in the process of being trained in 1 of the 5 major areas (MD, XR, CW, VI, and ProdX) – Refer to the Field Service Technician (FST) Advanced Proficiency Policy
• Successful GPM results: "Meets Expectations" or better in all categories

Job Description

Position Details:
Title: Production Coordinator
Location: Hebron, KY
Shift: M-F; 1st Shift (7am – 3:00/ 3:30 pm)
Compensation: $30-$40/hr (pay based off experience)
Benefits: Comprehensive Corporate Benefits Package
Travel: None
Vaccine Requirement: Not Required

Position Description:
The Production Coordinator assists in the manufacturing and production schedules for individual departments and operations. They check actual vs. planned production schedules and align purchasing and inventory management responsibilities in coordination of production schedule. They alter purchasing responsibilities to compensate for increases in production or changes in production schedule with a focus on adhering to customer timelines. The PC will solicit quotes and information regarding needed components, equipment, and services from reputable, qualified suppliers and monitor and maintain acceptable levels of inventory on purchased items within the position’s scope of responsibility. They maintain inventory record accuracy; enter receipts and parts usages into the ERP system. Also assist the Director of Operations and/or Service Center Manager with order scheduling and expediting of purchased and in-process parts.

Requirements:
Candidates for this role should have a high school diploma, two-year technical degree or business degree. Candidates should also have both mechanical and electrical knowledge / experience (mechanical most important). Candidates should have at least a couple of years experience in manufacturing. They should also have an understanding of machining, print reading and have experience with ERP systems.

Job Description

Position Details:
Title: Assembler
Location: Hebron, KY
Shift: M-F; 1st Shift
Compensation: $25 - $40/hr (based off experience)
Benefits: Comprehensive Corporate Benefits Package;
Travel: None
Vaccine Requirement: Not Required

Position Description:
The Assembler is tasked with the rework and rebuild spindles, often without prints. This position will use precision assembly techniques to restore the spindle to like new levels of quality and performance. This is a demanding job that requires a strong mechanical aptitude, a knowledge of machine tools, constant attention to detail and the ability to perform very precise assembly work to ultra-close tolerances. The knowledge and use of computers and software is essential.

Requirements:
Candidates for this role should have a high school diploma or GED with a working knowledge of algebra, geometry and trigonometry. Three or more years of experience in complex machine building or repair or similar work such as automotive engine/ transmission repair work, experience in electronics, programmable controls, pneumatics, and hydraulics are desirable. Candidates need to have knowledge of bearings, bearing functions and proper bearing assembly protocol. Need to be able to read blueprints and bill of materials and use precision measuring devices.

Job Description

Position Details:
• Location: Louisville, KY or Remote (near a major airport)
• Travel Requirements: About 75%; you can realistically expect to be gone Sunday evening to Thursday evening 3x per month. You will be home most weekends, and when you are not traveling you will be performing technical support at the call center in Louisville.
• Vaccine not required.
• Compensation: $28.50/hr
In additional to your base rate, you will receive OT (paid at 1.5x base rate >40hrs. & 2x base rate >50hrs.
Profitability bonus (averages 6% of annual base salary each year) + daily peridium when traveling of $45/per day
Realistic 1st Year W-2 ~$65K - $75K
Realistic 2nd - 3rd Year W-2 ~ $85K - $100K+ (increased with OT as result of more travel after training). Most 2nd – 3rd Year Technicians make six-figures!

Position Descriptions: Field Service Technician
As a Field Service Technician with the company, you will be responsible for leading the start-up, commissioning, emergency service and regularly scheduled preventative maintenance service of equipment at customer locations. This is a very key front-line service role at the company, as you will be interacting with and directly serving customer equipment needs. You will travel to customer locations and provide the best customer equipment troubleshooting, repair, and training in operation and maintenance in the business. Every day you will communicate and coordinate information between the company and their customers to correct equipment difficulties using superb problem-solving skills.
You will provide the routine upkeep and regularly scheduled preventative maintenance and correct any equipment difficulties using superb problem-solving skills as needed to ensure company equipment continually stays fully operational. When you are not traveling to customer locations, your responsibilities will include quality control of equipment prior to shipment and technical phone support for customers (from the company’s HQ in Louisville). Proficiency on company systems and performance will lead to increased responsibilities for Field Service Technician promotions after your Technician Development Program and throughout your career at the company.

Requirements: Candidates must be excellent technicians with a strong electrical, electronic, and mechanical aptitude with the ability to work on and troubleshoot maintenance equipment. Candidates will be self-starters and will be comfortable working with people while troubleshooting / problem-solving or while training customers how to use equipment. Excellent communication and customer service skills are of utmost importance. You must be able to read mechanical blueprints and electrical
schematics. While not required, it is preferred you have some experience with PLC logic development and troubleshooting; company offers a PLC training program if you are not well-versed here.