Maintenance Technician

About the Company

FXI is a leading producer of foam innovation in the Bedding, Furniture, Industrial, Home & Office, Healthcare, and Transportation markets. We provide tailored solutions that delight our customers and consumers. With our corporate headquarters, high-tech research and development facility, and multiple manufacturing locations in North America, FXI has built a culture of innovation and achievement. Our products include finished goods, sub-assemblies, services, and raw materials for OEMs, fabricators, and retailers. FXI's foam innovations are found in countless applications, inside, around, and under you every day.

Responsibilities

• Install machinery, equipment, and related systems in a workmanlike manner with minimum supervision and show initiative in solving routine minor problems.
• Use proficiently all hand and power tools, measuring instruments, and diagnostic instruments in the performance of duties.
• Be familiar with machine shop equipment and use it with a reasonable level of skill.
• Read and accurately interpret hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical prints and drawings.
• Use arc welder and oxygen-acetylene torch.
• Layout and construct jigs and fixtures for use in production operations.
• Maintain all machinery, equipment, and building components in accordance with manufacturers' specifications.
• Participate on the Plant's Emergency Response Team.
• Wear required PPE, including a respirator or SCBA for chemical cleanup.
• Install and maintain feeder and branch circuit wiring, including single and three-phase systems.
• Programmable Logic Controllers — hand wiring and ability to write and modify programs.
• Layout and install rigid and EMT, IMC conduit systems for feeder and branch circuit wiring in accordance with the National Electrical Code and approved practices.
• Know the requirements and interpretations of the National Electrical Code and maintain the ability to apply the knowledge.
• Have thorough knowledge of electronic devices, such as electronic flow meters, encoders, servo motors, sensors, and photo eyes.
• Monitor and maintain plant service equipment, including air conditioning and heating systems, hot and chilled water circulation systems, chiller, cooling tower, boiler, feed water system, water softening system, air compressors, etc.

Requirements

• Knowledge of PLC, preferably Allen Bradley — hard wiring and knowledge of how programs work.
• Through training, must qualify for 24-hour Hazmat Team.
• Work with high voltages and around moving equipment.
• Ability to lift 60 lbs. from floor, bend, twist, climb, crawl, and work at heights.
• Communicate in English.
• Attention to detail and good math skills required.
• Minimum 4 years of experience as a maintenance millwright and electrician.
• Previous manufacturing experience preferred.
• Journeyman Card preferred.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Two-year Technical Degree preferred.