Maintenance Technician (Student)

Job Description

About Company:

Welser Profile prides itself on being an exceptional place to work with a diverse and inclusive culture. They respect and embrace differences, believing it leads to better work. They are an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status, or any other protected characteristic.

Job Description:

This is a part-time position for a student, offering hands-on experience in a maintenance environment under the guidance of experienced technicians. The role provides an introduction to a variety of maintenance skills and equipment, along with safety protocols and company procedures.

Key Learning Areas:

• Machine/Tool Safety: Understand the importance of safety in all maintenance functions, specific to machines and tools.
• Equipment Introduction: Get acquainted with major equipment like lathes, mills, secondary equipment, cranes, and various hand/power tools.
• Technical Skills: Introduction to reading blueprints, understanding hydraulics, basic electrical controls, different types of welding, and fabrication techniques, and carpentry skills.
• Software Familiarity: Introduction to the SAP program.
• Maintenance Planning: Reviewing maintenance planning, work orders, and preventative maintenance schedules.
• Performance Measurement: Learn about Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the maintenance function and their connection to overall company goals.
• Compliance: Complies with Safety and Quality requirements.
• Quality System: Perform assigned quality system functions as specified in QMS procedures.
• Environmental, Health, and Safety: Observe established EHS regulations, procedures, and practices.
• Assistance: Assists other departments as required.

Hours and Schedule:

• Minimum of 15 hours per week.
• Flexible hours to accommodate school schedules.

Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in high school.
• Enrollment in a trade school curriculum is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• The work environment is usually loud; hearing protection is provided and required.
• Exposure to fumes, coolant, or airborne particles is occasional, and the work involves proximity to moving mechanical parts.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly.
• Ability to perform excessive walking, standing, bending, climbing, reaching, grasping, and lifting.
• Ability to visually inspect parts and use measuring gauges.
• Ability to run machines and equipment safely and efficiently.