Maintenance Technician

Company: Gates Corporation
Location: Chanute
Posted on: May 8, 2022

Job Description:

Maintenance Technician

Location:

Iola, KS United States

Job Category:

Maintenance

At Gates, we welcome challenges, celebrate hard work, and continually seek new talent to join our global company. Our Iola, KS plant is looking for Maintenance Technicians. Please review below to see if this might be the right opportunity for you:

PERKS AT WORK

Great team culture that works together to get the job done
Eligible for benefits in 30 days or less, including 401(k) with company match
Paid Time Off - starting at a max of 21 days per year!
Employee Discounts - computers, vehicles, amusement park tickets, gym memberships, and more!

ABOUT THE JOB

In Iola, we specialize in the production of hydraulic hoses, created in all sizes and dimensions

Our process starts with raw materials - braided, heated, and shaped around a metal pole or rubber mandrel to meet specific orders. When finished, our hoses are marked with the Gates logo and shipped to customers around the world.
A Maintenance Technician will perform maintenance and troubleshooting for all plant maintenance functions (electrical, mechanical, plumbing, heating/air conditioning, and welding).

ABOUT YOU

Must be able to perform tasks in electronic field - PLC debugging and repair, understanding of ladder logic, Allen Bradley 1395 drive experience
Must have previous maintenance experience and strong mechanical aptitude
Must have own tools to complete responsible tasks
Must be able to perform physical tasks, lifting up to 50 lbs.
Must be able to work 40 hours per week, plus overtime, with reliable and consistent attendance
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality standards
Must have good communication skills, with the ability to carry out written and verbal instruction
Basic reading, math, computer, and measurement skills required
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without sponsorship

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high. Temperatures may vary in accordance with weather conditions and may be extreme. Gates is managed in compliance with OSHA guidelines and requires all employees to wear steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, and hearing protection.

ABOUT GATES

Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.

We know that's trying to fancy the terminology, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?

We invite you to learn more about us and our values at .

Gates Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.

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