At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead maintenance projects and troubleshoot equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Company: Join Kapco Metal Stamping, a leader in precision metal manufacturing with a family-oriented culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, health insurance, 401K, profit sharing, and wellness programs.
- Other info: Be part of a team that values innovation, integrity, and community engagement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic environment while growing your skills and career.
- Qualifications: Engineering degree or 10+ years of industry experience; strong project management and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
Kapco Metal Stamping is the Midwest’s premier contract manufacturer of metal components, trusted by some of the world’s biggest brands to make precision metal parts. Kapco’s constant investment in modern, state-of-the-art equipment and cutting-edge technology sets us apart from other manufacturers in the industry and helps us deliver the highest quality products to our partners.
Alongside our metal stamping, fabrication, welding, and machining capabilities, Kapco has built a lasting reputation for our family culture based upon six core values: Innovation, Attitude, Integrity, Impact, Accountability, and Safety. Today, Kapco employs over 600 employees across our family of companies, and we are looking to add to our fast-growing team!
The Maintenance Engineer Technician is a skilled, technical position that requires a significant understanding of stamping and fabrication equipment (lasers, brakes, welding) and systems utilized within production. Position requires advanced knowledge of machine repair and strong project management skills. Must have excellent communication, organizational, equipment operating, and analytical skills with the ability to perform tasks with little or no supervision. Experience balancing completion of projects within timelines against competing priorities necessary. Experience mentoring a team in an industrial environment preferred. A degree in engineering or a similar discipline or 10+ years of advanced industry experience is desired. Requires the use of measuring and testing equipment, reading and interpreting schematics, documentation, and maintenance specifications. Must have excellent writing, math, computer-operating, and analytical skills with the ability to perform tasks with little or no supervision.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee and lead maintenance project management efforts.
- Coordinate, and act as a liaison, with other department engineers and management to execute maintenance project work from start to finish within agreed upon timelines.
- Source and obtain quotes for all project needs.
- Lead troubleshooting within maintenance projects, involving all relevant stakeholders in final outcomes.
- Identify areas of improvement within maintenance scope, develop a plan for needed change, and carry project through to completion.
- Assist with maintenance capital expenditures plans to fit in the greater organization's capex plan.
- Assist with maintenance business cases for larger projects that impact the business.
- Analyze and present options for the most cost-effective solutions to optimize equipment uptime and maintenance.
- Encourage and mentor subordinates on any delegated tasks, checking for accurate completion.
- Follow up on completed project success with all parties involved, developing, and implementing modifications if necessary.
- Assist Maintenance Supervisor with team priority assignments, evaluations, and training.
- Assist maintenance technicians with daily troubleshooting.
- Assist with the creation, sustainment, and improvement of the manufacturing maintenance process.
- Create and sustain documentation to execute the maintenance processes (work and setup instructions).
- Participate in continuous improvement projects for maintenance through structured problem solving.
- Other duties as assigned.
About Kapco Metal Stamping: Kapco is known for investing in its people and creating a culture of engagement, and is equally as committed to giving back to the community. As an employee, you can expect a goal-oriented compensation structure, excellent benefits including Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401K, Profit Sharing, Vacation, Paid Holidays, an Onsite Wellness Center and Gym Membership. Building on employees’ skill sets and growing them as individuals is a top priority at Kapco. The Kacmarcik Center for Human Performance is focused specifically on delivering an exclusive and proprietary in-house training curriculum designed to develop employees along their career path.
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Maintenance Engineer Technician employer: Kapco Inc.
At Kapco in Grafton, WI, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that prioritizes employee development and satisfaction. Our collaborative work culture fosters innovation and continuous improvement, providing ample opportunities for professional growth while ensuring our team members are equipped with the skills needed to excel in their roles. Join us to make a meaningful impact on product quality and be part of a leading Midwest manufacturer committed to excellence.
