Maintenance Lead

Wahl Clipper Corporation, a global manufacturer of branded Consumer and Professional products, has an exciting opportunity for a team-oriented individual to fill the role of Maintenance Lead at our North American Manufacturing Plant in Sterling, Illinois.

WHY WAHL?

We are proud to celebrate over 100 years as the standard for grooming products used by barbers and hairdressers all over the world. Professionals and home users have relied on our innovative clippers, trimmers and personal care products for an entire century.

Today, the fourth generation of the Wahl Family remains deeply rooted in the daily operations and management of the organization. Living beyond the footsteps of their great-grandfather, the family continues to ensure that everything that Wahl produces aligns with the same core family values.

When you work at Wahl, you join a community that is proud of its heritage of excellence and ground-breaking innovations and a company that focuses on creating value for the customer and long-term growth.

PERKS & BENEFITS:

• 401(k) Deferred Plan + Company Match
• Profit Sharing Retirement Plan
• Casual Dress Code
• Grand Rounds, Your Personal Healthcare Assistant
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Leo J. Wahl Scholarship for children of Wahl employees
• Competitive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability/Long Term Disability
• Generally observe 10 paid holidays per year
• Wellness Programs

JOB SUMMARY:

Work without direct supervision to keep electrical and hydraulic equipment, controls, devices, machinery, equipment and plant structure in operating condition. Assists in supervision and training of other maintenance personnel.

This position reports directly to the Maintenance Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Perform routine maintenance work on plant equipment including plastics processing equipment of all types, machine tools, punch presses, drill presses, grinders, pumps. Also maintain and install all conduit, piping, fittings, valves, gages, traps and all types of controls for high and low pressure hydraulic systems and steam/air lines. Lubricate machines and performs other plant maintenance as required. Use of welding equipment, mechanical, machine, and power tools as well as electrical testing equipment will be necessary for routine maintenance and repairs.

1. Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic and electrical trouble. Install, repair and adjust a variety of electrical equipment such as motors, lighting circuits, power line fixtures, switches and controls.

1. Plans work layout for other maintenance personnel. Inform supervisor of the status of maintenance activities. In the absence of the supervisor, incumbent is in charge of the maintenance department.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Maintain condition of equipment and structure plant wide to ensure continuous operation.

1. Diagnose and correct problems with plant equipment to assist in efficient operation and production.

1. Use strong supervisory skills to oversee maintenance personnel and inform supervisor of maintenance status.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

High school education or equivalent. High level of management/personnel supervisory skills. Basic math and machine trade courses taken (i.e. electrical, mechanical, welding, etc.). Ability to use welding equipment, mechanical, machine and power tools as well as electrical testing equipment.

Current Openings for Maintenance Lead Jobs at Wahl Clipper Corporation