Maintenance Tech 1 

LOCATION: Hanover / Pennsylvania (US-PA), United States | BRAND: Sheppard | REQUISITION ID: 7205 | JOB GRADE: 11

| ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site 

Founded in 1937, R.H. Sheppard Co. Inc. has a rich history of innovative design and American manufacturing excellence. Headquartered in Hanover, Pa., our dedicated team of over 700 employees supply components for the trucking and transportation industry worldwide. We are a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC and a proud member of Knorr-Bremse.

Whatever your career path – whether it’s product innovation through engineering, working directly with our customers, manufacturing quality products or supporting our business in some other way, Sheppard – a Bendix CVS Company – delivers. Visit us online at www.rhsheppard.com/careers

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The primary responsibility of this position is repairs, maintenance, and modifications to the site, building, and production supports systems (e.g. HVAC, electricity, compressed air, plumbing, etc.).  To perform the tasks related to these responsibilities, Sheppard utilizes a mixture of contractors and in-house labor to maintain various liquid recycling systems, as well as waste reclaiming and storage systems. Typically, the Senior Industrial Waste Recycling Operator (Facility Technician) completes tasks of a higher degree of scope and/or complexity compared to the Industrial Waste Recycling Operator. The incumbent must be able to follow general machine shop practices while working under minimal supervision.  Responsibilities cited below are considered essential job functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

•  Perform repairs, maintenance, and modifications in safe, efficient, and high-quality manner with little or minimal disruption to operations

• Use the CMMS to receive work assignments, look up parts, materials, and tools in advance of the actual work.

• Use the CMMS to record readings, conditions found, time, date, and other triggers for maintenance activity

• Use the CMMS to document activity information, to capture labor information, and to close out the assignment.
• Perform repairs, maintenance, and modifications in safe, efficient, and high-quality manner with little or minimal disruption to operations

• Use the CMMS to receive work assignments, look up parts, materials, and tools in advance of the actual work.

• Use the CMMS to record readings, conditions found, time, date, and other triggers for maintenance activity

• Use the CMMS to document activity information, to capture labor information, and to close out the assignment
• Ability to handle complex tasks to resolution

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Basic MS Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Ability to handle complex tasks to resolution
• One year of Industrial Waste Recycling Operator Experience Preferred
• Knowledge of Shop math.
• Problem solving/troubleshooting skills.
• Experience in production/manufacturing environment 
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing techniques with emphasis on Standardized Work, Continuous Improvement, 5S, and JIT principles
• Ability to stand, stoop, bend and lift from the floor, walk, reach frequently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work overtime as needed both daily and weekends.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Self-Motivated:  Demonstrates ability to take initiative and drive to achieve results.
• Accountability:  Demonstrates ability to take responsibility and maintains sense of ownership and follow through on commitments.  Sets high standards of performance.  
• Communication:  Demonstrates ability to convey and distribute information effectively and encompass strong speaking, presentation, written and listening skills.  Ability to create an environment for open communication.
• Teamwork:  Demonstrates ability to work well with others to accomplish common goals and build a positive climate and trusting relationships within teams.
• Reliability:  Demonstrates dependability, accountability, and trust.  Follows processes and meets commitments.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities as it relates to workflow. 

WORKING ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

May be exposed to moderate heat, light dust, fumes, extreme temperatures, noise, and hazards such as electrical shock or gases.  Some outside assignments could involve exposure to adverse weather conditions.  Adequate hearing protection is required for 85 decibels and above.

What does Sheppard have to offer you? 

• Work/life balance that includes Paid Vacation & Holiday Paid Time Off 
• 401k Plan with Company matching 
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Educational Assistance Program (Tuition Reimbursement)
• Wellness Program and incentives
• On-site Health Clinic/Healthcare
• Health and Welfare Insurance Benefits that start on your 1st day of employment:
  • Company-Paid Benefits:
    • Basic Life Insurance
    • Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
    • Short Term Disability
    • Business Travel Accident Insurance
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Voluntary Employee-Paid Benefits:
    • Medical and Prescription insurance
    • Dental insurance
    • Vision insurance
    • Supplemental Life Insurance Plans
    • Supplemental AD&D insurance for Employee and Family
    • Long Term Disability
    • Accident Plan
    • Critical Illness Plan
    • Hospital Indemnity Plan
    • Legal
    • Identity Theft and Fraud Protection

R.H. Sheppard Co. Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.