About this Maintenance Technician III - Equipment (1st Shift) role at Vermeer
Who We Are
Vermeer equips customers doing important work around the world. We are global, driven by innovation and growing. The equipment we make manages natural resources, connects people and feeds and fuels communities. We live out a caring culture, we demonstrate agility, we keep a focus on customers and are stewards of our resources. These beliefs drive our culture, determine how we treat others and steer our business.
Work Shift
1 - First ShiftJob Summary
Are you a skilled problem solver who takes pride in hands-on work and leading others to keep equipment running at its best? In this role, you’ll tackle complex repair and maintenance needs for mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems that keep production moving. We’re looking for a customer-focused team player who can work independently or guide others, ensuring timely solutions and exceptional service that supports the success of our production operations.What You’ll Do
1. Independently perform maintenance functions of troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic or electrical equipment on a variety of equipment across all maintenance systems, while adhering to safety protocols as an Authorized Lockout/Tagout Team Member and, when applicable, as an Electrically Qualified Team Member.
2. Leverage an extensive maintenance knowledge base to train, mentor, and guide other maintenance technicians on tool usage, schematics, and diagnostics while performing all maintenance functions of troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing of equipment.
3. Create a positive customer experience when working with mentees, peers, internal customers and external suppliers and vendors, etc.
4. Accurately utilize the maintenance data system Thrive.
5. Troubleshoot electrical issues on equipment.
6. Lead communications with mentees, peers, customers, and external vendors, suppliers, etc to ensure work is completed in a timely manner.
What We’re Looking For
- Four years’ experience in equipment maintenance at Vermeer; or associate’s degree in basic trades and three years of similar equipment maintenance experience elsewhere; or equivalent combination of education/experience required; or five years’ experience in similar equipment maintenance elsewhere.
- Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing equipment, processes, and communication skills.
- Ability and willingness to train others in all areas of equipment maintenance including usage of hand and power tools, volt meters, reading blueprints and electrical schematics, writing intra-departmental communication, application of basic math concepts, troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing equipment.
- Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving techniques and effective time management to meet department, production, and company schedules.
- Successful operation of Thrive, LO/TO authorization, and Electrically Qualified team member certification.
Travel
- No travel is expected of this position.
Essential Functions
Standing: Continuously
Sitting: Frequently
Walking: Frequently
Hand Coordination: At least average/bilateral
Twisting: Occasionally (up to 3 minutes in position)
Bending: Occasionally (up to 3 minutes in position)
Elevated Work: Occasionally (up to 3 minutes in position)
Squatting/Kneeling: Occasionally (up to 3 minutes in position)
Climbing: Occasionally
Pulling: Rarely (up to 100 lbs) Occasionally (up to 50 lbs) Frequently (up to 20 lbs) Continuously (up to 10 lbs)
Pushing: Rarely (up to 100 lbs) Occasionally (up to 50 lbs) Frequently (up to 20 lbs) Continuously (up to 10 lbs)
RH Grip: Rarely (up to 100 lbs) Occasionally (up to 50 lbs) Frequently (up to 20 lbs) Continuously (up to 10 lbs)
LH Grip: Rarely (up to 100 lbs) Occasionally (up to 50 lbs) Frequently (up to 20 lbs) Continuously (up to 10 lbs)
RH Pinch: Rarely (up to 20 lbs) Occasionally (up to 10 lbs) Frequently (up to 5 lbs) Continuously (up to 2 lbs)
LH Pinch: Rarely (up to 20 lbs) Occasionally (up to 10 lbs) Frequently (up to 5 lbs) Continuously (up to 2 lbs)
Floor to Waist Lift: Rarely (up to 80 lbs) Occasionally (up to 50 lbs)
Horizontal Lift: Rarely (up to 100 lbs) Occasionally (up to 50 lbs) Frequently (up to 20 lbs) Continuously (up to 10 lbs)
Waist to Crown Lift: Rarely (up to 50 lbs) Occasionally (up to 20 lbs)
Work Location
ONSITE: A team member’s day-to-day work is best done on a Vermeer campus. If work content can be occasionally completed at an offsite location, discuss potential arrangements with your manager.Equal Opportunity Employer
At Vermeer Corporation, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other status protected by the law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation due to a disability at any stage of the employment application process should contact Team Member Solutions at (641) 621-8767 or at [email protected].
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