SeaDek, a Division of Patrick Industries is seeking a Machine Maintenance and Automation Technician who will play a vital role in ensuring our property is well maintained, machinery and equipment are running smoothly in our new location in Knoxville, Tennessee.
SeaDek is a revolutionary product utilized not only by the top boat builders in the marine industry, but also in aftermarket by boat owners seeking custom products. Made from closed cell PE/EVA foam, SeaDek products offer safe and comfortable alternatives to marine traction products currently on the market.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Maintains, in good safe working order, all production machines and equipment used in manufacturing of SeaDek products.
- Maintains records of scheduled maintenance and repairs on any production machine, truck, lift, or structure.
- Maintains a stock of commonly used replacement parts for the more critical machines.
- Orders parts and keeps a parts list for machines and machinery.
- Sets up, operates machines and adjusts controls for operation.
- Runs and observes mechanical operation to detect problems.
- Inspects and/or tests damaged machine parts and marks defective areas or advises supervisor of needed repairs.
- Lubricates or applies adhesives or other materials to machine parts, or other equipment, according to specified procedures.
- Performs routine machine maintenance tasks as requested by supervisor.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Qualification Requirements
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong moral and ethical code
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to work unsupervised.
- Excellent interpersonal and administrative skills
- Outstanding organization and time management skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively across different levels of organization in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
- Formal training from trade school or military qualifications. Minimum four years industrial maintenance experience or equivalent. Familiar with machine shop equipment, Mills-Lathes-Grinders.
- Competent welding with mig/tig welders. Competent with digital multimeters using AC/DC voltages. 12/24/120/208/240/480.
- Familiar with variable frequency drives. Familiar with programmable logic controllers-relays-timers.
- Must be able to read fabrication prints/sketches.
- Must be proficient with reading electrical schematics.
Work Environment
- Standing for extended periods.
- Ability to stoop, kneel and crouch.
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds at times.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
At Patrick Industries, BETTER Together is our commitment to being our best while striving to bring out the best in one another as we join forces individually, as teams, with our Business Units, with our Customers, our communities and within our entire Patrick family.
Patrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
