Hybrid General Maintenance at Western Building Products

Description

Build Your Future with Western Building Products! ~ Established in 1946, Western is one of the largest distributors of millwork products in the Midwest, serving our customers with world-class quality products and services. We are 100% employee owned and proud to be the oldest employee owned company in the state of Wisconsin. Build your future in a safe and civil workplace, with outstanding benefits, and the opportunity to accumulate long-term wealth though our ESOP.

Job Summary: the General Maintenance position is responsible for the repair and maintenance of machinery, equipment, and facilities; requires broad knowledge of and experience in mechanical repair, plumbing, welding, and carpentry.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Repair and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment used in production and related services.
• Perform various activities relative to the installation and relocation of existing machines and equipment to involve dismantling, erection, leveling, fitting, and aligning operations.
• Perform maintenance on the buildings, facilities, and grounds.
• Assist to determine the nature and scope of forthcoming projects and the requirements for completion.
• Maintain required maintenance logs and files.
• Perform preventative maintenance on all machinery.
• Perform routine housekeeping activities in the department and ensure adherence to established safety procedures and requirements.
• Cooperate and work productively on own and with a team.
• Be punctual and reliable in attendance.
• Work overtime as needed.

 Benefits as an Employee Owner

• 100% of profit distributed to employee-owners
• Pay for performance
• Excellent Health, Dental, Life, and disability benefits
• Participation in Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – your retirement funded by company
• Monthly Bonus opportunity - based on profit
• PTO, Holidays, and other Employee Benefits

Requirements

• Minimum one year or more in a general maintenance role or similar experience
• Lift and move at 50 pounds frequently; occasionally lift/move up to 100 pounds. 
• Able to see and safely operate various hand and power tools, machinery, and other equipment
• Able to read and interpret operating instructions and procedural manuals
• Write standard documentation
• Speak effectively to train others
• Able to perform basic math calculations and measurements
• Able to work in a production and warehouse environment; occasionally outside