Boiler Operator

About the role

The Maintenance Department is currently seeking one dependable, motivated, and self-driven Maintenance Technician to join their team at Joseph Abboud Manufacturing in New Bedford. This position will perform a wide variety of maintenance activities related to automated assembly equipment, machinery, and systems that directly support production operations.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, assemble, repair and maintain equipment, machinery and systems related to both automated and manual production equipment.
• Perform hands-on major and minor repairs and maintenance of material handling equipment including forklifts, pallet jacks, rolling racks, automated and mechanical conveyors, slick rail, loading dock systems, compressors, electrical and lighting panels, and other related plant equipment.
• Coordinate and participate in preventative (PM), predictive and corrective maintenance activities on machinery and equipment in the factory.
• Operate and use manual tools and powered-shop machinery and tools to maintain a wide variety of automated and manual equipment and machinery for proper functionality.
• Repair and maintenance of material handling equipment and knowledge of mechanical operations for motor driven equipment.
• Identify and locate sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using necessary tools and standard practices to correct and solve maintenance problems.
• Maintain equipment, parts, tools, and supplies inventories in the maintenance shop.
• Continually maintain a safe working operation.
• Interact with and perform effectively in a high-volume team environment while maintaining a positive relationship with management and department staff.
• Support and assist in maintaining and improving the maintenance department as needed.
• Perform other related activities as assigned and needed.

Requirements

Must have “hands-on” maintenance experience
Second Class Fireman's license to operate boilers
Strong mechanical background and equipment troubleshooting experience
Technical, vocational or trade school education is a plus
Demonstrated mechanical skills and technical aptitude
Prior diagnostic, troubleshooting and preventative maintenance (PM) experience preferred
Familiarity with various hand and electric tools
Ability to prioritize and organize work related tasks and special projects
Must possess good communication skills
Ability to speak, read, and understand English for purposes of performing necessary job duties
Detail-oriented and ability to meet deadlines
Problem solving and analytical skills required
Flexibility and dependability is required and must be willing to work overtime, off-shift, weekends, and holidays to support production needs
Ability to work alone and in a team environment
Ability to work in a production warehouse environment with exposure to various climate conditions (warm, cold, heat) and under stressful conditions such as small and high spaces with the following repetitive physical demands: continuous standing, walking, sitting, use of hands and fingers, grasping, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, bending, kneeling, squatting, stretching, crouching, crawling, pulling, pushing, working and reaching overhead, using ladders or lifts, and frequently lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds or more

Qualifications

This role is eligible for healthcare including medical, dental and vision, retirement savings (401k with a company match), income protection programs such as life, accident and disability insurance, paid time off for sick leave, vacation, bereavement, jury duty, and holidays, wellbeing program, commuter, adoption assistance, education assistance, legal services, and employee merchandise discounts. For more detailed information go Tailoredbrands.com/working-here/people-culture.

Benefits

Base pay information is based on market location and may be subject to prevailing wage laws, if applicable.