Classification:

Hourly

Shift:

Second Shift - 8 (United States of America)

Job Description:

Are you looking for a new challenge? Passionate about innovation? Want to work for a global company that values integrity, teamwork, and loyalty? 

 

At LATICRETE International, we aim to be the leading construction brand trusted globally for high-performance tile and stone installation systems and building finishing solutions. We’ve been in business for over 65 years, family-owned for three generations, and can be found in over 100 countries. The Hartford Business Journal even named us one of Connecticut’s top family-owned companies in 2017! 

 

We don't just make innovative, industry-leading products. Our purpose is to improve the built world and the lives of those who build it. We strive to connect with, engage with and improve the lives of our employees, our customers, our partners, and the global communities in which we operate. 

 

We are seeking passionate and ambitious employees who want to make a difference not just within our organization, but within their communities, our industry, and the world. If that sounds like you, then what are you waiting for? Join the family and expand your horizons!

Just some of our benefits:

MedicalDentalVision401kTuition reimbursement12 paid holidays in addition to paid vacation and sick timeFlexible spendingLife Insurance, AD&D and Supplemental Insurance

Covid-19 Precautions:

At all of our facilities, we are taking additional precautions with temperature checks, deep cleaning, testing, and work from home opportunities.

Job Description: 

Provide technical leadership as well as hands-on expertise in the areas of equipment installation, start-up and maintenance for all plant facilities and equipment. Responsible for equipment troubleshooting and repair as well as the training and development of plant maintenance personnel. Leadership of preventive and predictive maintenance programs and standards.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:

Conduct all activities in order to insure a safe work environment that exceeds OSHA and environmental requirements and that are in compliance with corporate policies.Oversees/maintains plant HS&E policies and programs in conjunction with the Corporate Plant Manager.Ensures that machines/production equipment is installed and functioning to specifications.Perform hands-on repairs/maintenance to insure the safe and proper operation of production equipment and corporate facilities.Coordinate outside vendor services in support of maintenance, upkeep, repair and upgrades of machinery, buildings and operations.Develop preventive and predictive maintenance schedules and metrics to drive improvement.Writes operating instructions or programs and works to ensure that proper training is provided to workers to implement operating procedures, safety protocols, and to avoid system malfunctions.Identify and execute ways in which to facilitate more cost effective repairs and maintenance.Evaluate and recommend changes in procedures and/or equipment repairs/replacement.Assure and maintain maintenance spare parts. Insure that all operations and processes comply with ISO/QMS requirements.Work closely with the Operations Manager and other plant leadership.Other related duties as requested by the supervisor.

Job Specifications/Skills:

Minimum of 5 (five) years of experience as a maintenance technician with experience in the planning and control of maintenance operations in a manufacturing environment; process industry preferred.Physical ability to lift and/or carry a minimum of 50lbs for up to 8 hours.Must be able to work in hot and/or cold weather conditions outside and in an open warehouse area.Must be able to climb stairs (including open mesh) with varying degrees of pitch.Knowledge of all Federal, State, and local health, safety, and environmental regulations.Perform with a high degree of skill and proficiency development in electrical instrumentation and controls, mechanical repair, welding, plumbing, pneumatics, along with knowledge of compressed air systems, HVAC, conveyors, mixers, gear boxes, along with some fabrication. Strong analytical skills as well as strong hands-on repair and preventive maintenance experience.A self starter able to work alone with limited supervision.Effective written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.Ability to interact with all levels of management and departments.Team cooperation - maintain positive, cooperative attitude with all employees of LATICRETE and all customers.Keep work area in clean and orderly condition, complying with established 5S standards and accountability for parts inventory systems and processes.Basic computer software use(Windows, Microsoft Office). JDE and COGZ knowledge is a plus.

Minimum Educational Requirements:

Technical School Training, Associates Degree in Engineering or Industrial/Business Management, or equivalent experience.

Travel:

Up to 20%

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