As the North American headquarters for G-TEKT Corporation, Jefferson Industries actively participates in the Global Automotive Industry. As part of our involvement, Jefferson Industries Corporation offers design and development for press dies and other tools necessary to produce automotive products. We embrace programs for product development including product design review and Advanced Product Quality Planning. Our facilities support high quality product manufacturing, and we provide a timely and flexible approach to meeting the needs of our customers.
We are actively seeking Facility Maintenance Apprentice to join our Facility Maintenance Department on 3rd Shift (core schedule, Sunday through Thursday, 10:00 pm to 6:30 am).
1. Role: Learn and develop practical skills in an effort to support production in meeting daily requirements by maintaining Facility, HVAC, Electrical, Water, Grounds and the overall building.
2. Responsibilities: Support preventative maintenance inspections, equipment repairs and improvements, work area organization, spare parts tracking, emergency breakdown response, work order completion, program backups, safety/PPE, acquire training as needed, maintain proper documentation.
3. Job Description:
SAFETY
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Follow all JIC safety policies and procedures to include proper use of PPE, lockout/tagout and proper use of all power tools and machine shop equipment.
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Daily 5S organization of work areas. This means to tour your assigned work areas and facility for all electrical cabinets are secured, no maintenance items are sitting out and not put away, and general COP activities. This includes the area around where your toolbox is located.
COST
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Support meeting overtime and budget goals.
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Actively support cost reduction activities as directed by supervision
DELIVERY
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Assigned equipment may include but is not limited to Exhaust Fans, Make-Up Air units, HVAC systems, Boiler, Chillers, Water systems, Lighting, Plant Electrical systems, Overhead Doors, Dock Locks & Levelers, Kitchen Equipment, etc.
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Support PM Inspections, make necessary repairs during PM inspection and follow up with equipment operation to verify repairs are correct.
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Support equipment repairs and improvements that are identified from PM inspections and/or equipment breakdowns to achieve zero impact to production.
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Provide support to other departments as needed
MANAGEMENT
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Verify MRO has appropriate spare parts for daily operation
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Initiate needed training to maintain skills and knowledge to complete assigned tasks
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Support Environmental requirements which may include ISO14001 rules, government regulations, etc.
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Support maintenance of all needed documentation and record keeping which may include Plex, Insurance requirements, government regulations, OSHA, etc.
Program Schedule: Associate can be in this position for a maximum of 2 years. Upon completion of 2 year apprenticeship, associate must have developed skill to advance to Technician Level. Otherwise, associate will be stepped back to general associate status
JIC associates are eligible for a comprehensive and competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
Compensation:
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Weekly Pay
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Additional $1.00/hour at 5 and 10 years of service
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Additional $0.50/hour for 2nd or 3rd shift premium
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Holiday Pay
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Shutdown Pay
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Summer - around July 4th holiday
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Winter - around Christmas/New Year's holiday
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Monthly Perfect Attendance Bonus
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Annual Perfect Attendance Bonus
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Bi-annual TEAM Achievement Bonus
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Annual Profit Share Bonus
Benefits:
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Paid vacation
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Three (3) medical options to allow you the flexibility to choose what level of coverage best fits you and your family's needs
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Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care)
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Free Dental & Vision (must be enrolled in medical benefit)
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Voluntary Supplemental
- Life Insurance
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Hospital Indemnity
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Group Accident
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Critical Illness
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Company-paid
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Short-term Disability
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Long-term Disability
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Basic Life & AD&D
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Employee coverage - 2 times annual base earnings
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Spouse - flat $10,000
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Child - flat up to $5,000
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401k Retirement
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Traditional Contribution
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ROTH Contribution
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Company Match
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401k Retirement Profit Share
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Funded 100% by Company based on a percentage of eligible earnings each quarter
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Eligible regardless of participation in 401K Retirement
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Referral Bonus
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Tuition Reimbursement
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Safety Equipment Reimbursement (safety boots & prescription safety glasses)
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Company-paid uniforms, including laundering
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Tickets@Work - web-based discount program (hotels, car rental, tickets, etc.)
Skills:
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1 year of Facility or Commercial experience or equivalent trades education
- Ability to use basic hand tools
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Self motivated and ability to perform with minimal supervision
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Able to work odd shifts, weekends, holidays, shutdowns, and overtime
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Must be quality oriented and understand how every taks may impact quality
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Perform job duties in a safe, effective, and accurate manner
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Ability to use computer
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Must be self-starter with own continuous improvement agenda
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Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
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Apprenticeship program is 2 year program to become technician level
