Job Description
WAUSAU TILE – WHO WE ARE
Throughout the past seven decades, Wausau Tile has grown to become the preeminent manufacturer of architectural concrete, terrazzo and metal products. We were the first American manufacturer of cementitious terrazzo tile and among the first domestic producers of hydraulically pressed concrete pavers. Today we are a leader in innovative sustainable manufacturing practices, using recycled materials and green technology, and our products are found in virtually every community in the United States. Our 550,000-square-foot manufacturing facility remains in the heart of the American Midwest – encompassing more than 10 acres.
WHY WORK FOR US?
- Enjoy vacation in your first year of employment!
- Performance-based annual bonuses (contingent upon company goals being met).
- Competitive wages.
- Promotional opportunities.
- 9 paid holidays so that you can enjoy spending time with family and friends.
- Periodic celebrations to make you feel recognized and valued.
- Applicant Referral Bonus.
- Our medical, dental, and vision benefits provide comprehensive coverage at affordable rates.
- Our 401(k) plan, life insurance, and short-term disability are great ways to protect your financial future.
- Learn new skills and advance your career with company-paid tuition assistance.
We are looking for a hardworking, energetic, safety and quality-minded person with a strong mechanical and electrical background to work in the above referenced position. This person must be able to work well with others and independently, and with minimal supervision. Interested candidate(s) must be able to problem solve mechanical and electrical issues.
Ideal candidates are Journeyman or Apprentice mechanics, Journeyman, Master or apprentice electricians. Wausau Tile is willing to invest in further education pertaining to the role. Applicants must m aintain a safety first mentality in thought and action.
Job Summary:
Job functions and job duties will be primarily driven by work order requests, regularly scheduled and assigned preventative maintenance-related duties and emergency repairs. Responsibilities will include communicating problems; providing maintenance and repair services as assigned; trouble shoot malfunctioning machinery and equipment; and accurately record and submit time-keeping and work order related paperwork.
Individual will work on a variety of machinery and equipment including: forklifts, cranes, motor vehicles and other production-related machines and equipment as needed. Typical Repair & Maintenance Responsibilities include both Preventative Maintenance and Repair Maintenance Activities.
Preventative Maintenance includes activities such as changing oil, greasing, cleaning and inspection, making regular/prescribed adjustments, assisting with equipment overhauls, etc. Repair Maintenance Activities includes items such as parts replacement, parts fabrication/modification, trouble shooting, upgrades, etc. as required by production demands throughout the shift. Occasional welding and light electrical work may be required depending on the candidate’s ability. A strong maintenance/mechanical background and trouble-shooting aptitude is required. Attention to detail and the ability to work well with others in the department and operators in the production environment is required.
A variety of hand tools (wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, vicegrips, chisel and scraper tools, etc.), A variety of pneumatic tools including impact wrenches, hand/palm sanders, grinders, drills, cutting tools, etc.) and specialized equipment and tools specific to the area and equipment being serviced including walk-behind fork truck, sit-down fork trucks, medium-duty cranes/hoists and pneumatic suction pads, cordless drills/drivers, welding equipment, etc. Depending on equipment and area assigned to, some knowledge and use of specialized diagnostic equipment may be required.
Physical Requirements :
Includes but is not limited to, p rolonged periods of standing, working on a computer, bending, reaching, stretching, lifting, walking, twisting, squatting and kneeling. Adjusting or moving objects up to 50 pounds in all directions. Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers, knees, back shoulders and neck . Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, and the like.
Safety:
Accident prevention is the responsibility of all employees and shall be a primary consideration in all phases of our operations and administration. It is our intention to provide a safe and healthy work place. Wausau Tile will establish and insist upon safe work practices by all employees at all times. Employees shall take responsibility for their own safety and the safety of co-workers with every communication and interaction between the supervisor and employees. We encourage employee-driven safety and know that the work group is only as safe as each employee.
Wausau Tile is an EEO/AA including Vets and Disability status Employer.
Job Tags
Holiday work, Full time, Temporary work, Apprenticeship, Shift work,