Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Smithers‑Oasis, located in Kent, Ohio, is a global leader in the manufacturing and marketing of floral, grower, postharvest and specialty foam products. We have operations in over 20 countries. Established in 1954, Smithers‑Oasis' brands include OASIS® Floral Products, OASIS® Grower Solutions, FLORALIFE® Postharvest Products and ENGINEERED PRODUCTS.

We are hiring an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic at one of our Kent, OH locations.

• Our company culture places a high value on integrity and trust, collaboration and respect!
• We offer a full‑time career with competitive benefit plan options which include Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, Supplemental Life, Critical Illness, Accident coverage. Basic Life, Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability, and the Employee Assistance Program are company paid.
• Monthly Attendance Bonuses with the potential to earn at $1,500 per year!
• Eleven paid holidays per year!
• 16 days of paid time off after one year!
• An immediately vested company‑matched 401k plan!

This is a full‑time position which will have a two‑week rotating schedule of Monday through Friday from 4:30am to 2:30pm and 6:00am to 4:00pm. Please note that schedules may change based on business needs which may require availability to work a 2nd shift schedule. Call backs during off shifts may be required. Overtime hours may be required based on business needs, which would include Fridays and possibly Saturdays.

Starting pay is $31.00 per hour. Higher pay depends on experience.

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain manufacturing and facility equipment.
• Perform electrical troubleshooting which includes variable frequency drives and basic troubleshooting of PLC and CNC controlled equipment.
• Responsible for the electrical installation of new, used, and relocated equipment per applicable electrical and building codes.
• Responsible for planning, generating bills of material, and purchasing materials for electrical projects.
• Perform basic machining tasks using a vertical mill, metal lathe, and surface grinder.
• Perform basic fabrication tasks. TIG, MIG, or stick welding skills preferred.
• Perform facility upgrades or repairs which could involve carpentry, plumbing, roof repair, and painting.
• Perform duties as specified by work orders, blueprints, sketches or charts.
• Inspect completed work for conformance to specifications.
• Perform all work with adherence to safety procedures and applicable codes.
• Maintain daily log of activities performed.
• Participate and support PSM‑PM and PM programs.
• Assist in snow removal of designated areas.
• Assist as required, in maintaining plant safety and security.
• Attend appropriate/required educational training programs.
• Lead, participate in and support Smithers‑Oasis continuous improvement activities.
• Perform other duties as required.

• High school diploma with an electrical certification from a trade school, college or formal technical education.
• 3-5 years of industrial electrical experience.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and CAD equipment drawings.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and perform basic math calculations.
• Self‑starter who can work under little direction.
• Excellent communication skills with a variety of internal teams and external vendors.
• Capability to lift, carry and handle objects weighing 50-100 pounds.
• Comfortable climbing ladders and working in confined spaces.
• Ability to operate aerial platform equipment, working at a high height.

Smithers‑Oasis is a drug‑free workplace. Upon acceptance of a job offer, the candidate will be required to successfully pass a drug screening.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

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