Job Requirements

Why work for us?

Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we’re delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before. 

With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.

Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we’re always looking for top talent ready to bring their best.  Come grow with us!

Job Summary Performs skilled maintenance and repair of machinery, equipment, tools, and structures.  Maintains and repairs machinery and mechanical equipment using test instruments, hand and power tools, and precision measuring instruments.  Work on machinery, equipment, and tools may include mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic.  Facilities repair and maintenance of structures may include painting, plumbing, electrical, masonry, metal fabrication, and woodworking.  Installs, maintains, and/or repairs electrical systems and fixtures, including running electrical conduit.  May be involved with capital improvement and process improvement projects.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Adhere to work, health and safety rules, regulations, and procedures.  Perform job task observations to detect and correct unsafe acts.  
• Ability to interact with a variety of levels of personnel throughout the facility and outside personnel (contractors, technical sales, etc.).
• Diagnose and repair machinery, equipment, tools, & facilities.
• Knowledge and use of pneumatics, hydraulics and electrical.
• Knowledge and use of welding equipment.
• Ability to read, interpret, and make recommendations concerning written instructions, drawings, diagrams, blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings/specifications.
• Knowledge of design, manufacturing processes, and quality requirements as they relate to components.
• Research and order parts and components for machines.
• Manage daily activities in ePac system.
• Periodic audits of safety items.
• Operate and repair fork trucks.
• Diagnose and repair simple HVAC issues.

• Knowledge and proficiency with computer skills, primarily MS Office.
• Knowledge and support of company policies, products, services, lean manufacturing, and 5/6S Program.
• Participate in kaizen events.

• Understanding and have the ability to apply the principles of lean manufacturing and Kanban systems.
• Knowledge and understanding of quality systems and specifications.

• Other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Education, Experience, Skills and Abilities Required for Consideration as a Candidate:

• HS Diploma

Experience:

• Manufacturing experience a plus.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Iowa electrical license (Journeyman) or close to completion preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Highly motivated.
• Basic math skills.
• Strong time management and priority/management skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Metrics driven.
• Ability to interact with internal customers and outside vendors.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer literate with knowledge of Outlook, Excel, Word, & ePac.

Competencies:

Customer Focus Drive for Results Creative Problem Solving Interpersonal Relationships Communication Accountability Detail Oriented

If you are interested in being part of a world class Manufacturing function here at Alkegen then we would love to hear from you.

At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people – ALL PEOPLE – breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world.

Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran’s status, or any other protected class.