Apprenticeship Program - Maintenance Technician

Apprenticeship Program - Maintenance Technician I

Location:

Keosauqua, IA, US, 52565

Work Arrangement:
Onsite

Dover Food Retail (DFR) is a leading manufacturer of Display Cases, Specialty Products, Refrigeration Systems, Power Systems and Comprehensive Services; and leading our industry by Innovating What’s Next in glass doors and intelligent merchandising technologies that keep food safe under brands such as Hill Phoenix and Anthony.

DFR is part of the Refrigeration and Food Equipment segment of the Dover Corporation® (NYSE: DOV). Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenues in excess of $7 billion.

DFR is built on creativity and customer-centric innovation delivered by people invigorated by a strong sense of responsibility to help our customers win in their marketplaces. The relationships we build with our customers are as important to our success as the products we manufacture. This collaborative environment delivers FRESH THINKING, assuring our customers that they choose the best when they choose to work with the people of Dover Food Retail.

Job Title:
Apprenticeship Program Maintenance Technician I

Location: Keosauqua, IA

FLSA Status: Hourly / Non-Exempt

Department: Operations

It’s finally here! Hillphoenix has an exciting opportunity for interested team members to apply for the Maintenance Technician I Apprenticeship. Earn a great wage, learn a skilled trade, and take your career to the next level while meeting technical needs of an ever-changing advanced manufacturing business!

Key components of an apprenticeship are:

• Classroom instruction
• Structured On-the Job Learning
• Wage Progression

What we are looking for:

Dover Food Retail, Specialty Products offers a wide variety of career paths on which a creative and innovative individual can develop a successful career. We are seeking a Maintenance Technician I in our apprenticeship program to ensure the daily, safe, efficient, and effective operations of all plant equipment and machinery in accordance with established policies and procedures. This apprenticeship will be a mix of on-the-job training and classroom instruction.

This multi-craft apprenticeship will be learning routine/preventive maintenance, as well as to troubleshoot, diagnose, test, and repair mechanical, electronic, and electrical industrial equipment for a manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate must have a continuous improvement mindset while achieving the overall objectives of the apprenticeship. Once training is completed the apprenticeship should be able to:

What you’ll be responsible for in this role:

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, test, and repair plant machinery and equipment to assure safe and efficient operation
• Basic understanding of electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and HVAC
• Work with machine OEM and troubleshooting and repairing equipment
• Utilize a CMMS application to manage maintenance work orders, repairs, and root cause analysis (RCA)
• Perform facility and equipment audits
• Communicate technical information through written and oral documentation
• Ensure critical information is communicated at shift turnover
• Operate forklifts and company vehicle as required
• Support Lean initiatives 6S, Kanban, Standardized Work, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and Kaizen

Minimum qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED required
• Participate in the Maintenance “On-Call” rotation

Preferred qualifications:

• Minimum two (2-3) years’ experience in similar role or in manufacturing environment
• 2-year degree in industrial technology or 3 years’ experience related to industrial electrical, industrial welding or industrial plumbing preferred
• Sheet Metal equipment knowledge;
  Laser, Turret and Press Brake
• Willingness to complete maintenance certification training
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks in a complex, fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated strong communication and organizational skills
• Basic understanding and experience with MS Office, to include Word and Excel

To be a great fit for the role:

• Team oriented – values the synergy of a team and operates as a team player
• Effectively collaborates, engages others in discussion and is hands-on in problem solving
• A fast learner…