Maintenance - Maintenance I

Join our growing Team at NIFCO, where our company’s most valuable asset is our employees! NIFCO America is a leading global supplier of functional plastic parts for the automotive industry. NIFCO offers competitive pay, top notch health benefits with low premiums/deductibles, eleven paid holidays, referral bonus, 401K program plus much more...

We have a lot of opportunity for growth at NIFCO! Entry Level:

• Basic building and equipment repairs
• Basic rigging
• Move equipment
• Put spare parts away
• Basic electric and hydraulic symbols
• Basic use of hand tools
• Perform equipment preventive maintenance
• Drive a forklift (internal certification required)
• Clean up oil and refill oil in machines
• Document all work using work order system
• Be able to work all scheduled hours including Holidays, Weekends, etc.
• Be on call as needed and as scheduled
• Occasionally travel by car locally to pick up parts or apparatus to be used in Maintenance or installation of equipment and facilities
• Job functions may vary depending on location
• All other duties assigned Level 1: Will perform all functions of Maintenance Associate (Entry Level) plus the following functions
• Use multi-meters
• Change heater bands
• Pull and change screws and tips
• Read electrical schematic
• Read pneumatic schematic
• Read hydraulic schematic
• Change hydraulic valves
• Call suppliers for spare parts and prices
• Identify different types of voltages
• Do basic welding
• Safely/ Properly use Oxygen and Acetylene torch
• Troubleshoot auxiliary equipment
• LOTO authorized user certified
• Be able to work all scheduled hours including Holidays, weekends, etc.
• Be on call as needed when scheduled
• Job functions may vary depending on location
• All other duties assigned Level 2: Will perform all functions of Maintenance Associate Level I plus the following functions
• Trouble shoot production related machines
• Read ladder diagrams
• Trouble shoot all types of sensors Department: Maintenance EEO Code: Skilled Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor FLSA: Hourly Job Function: Staff Job Family: Manufacturing CORP-FORM-0013 Rev 4 Effective Date: 1/28/2025 Document Code: CORP-JD-0026, Rev 03
• Effective Date: 04-24-2025
• Run electric (all voltages)
• Rebuild cylinders
• Process injection molding machines
• Program robots
• Order parts in Oracle
• Contact manufacturer of equipment for troubleshooting
• Basic machinists (mill and lathe)
• Kaizen Team/activity involvement
• Be on call as needed when needed
• Job functions may vary depending on location
• All other duties assigned Level 3: Will perform the functions of Maintenance Associate Level 2 plus the following
• Conduct ISO/TS/5S audits
• Will write PLC programs
• Issue projects for maintenance department
• Schedule outside work
• Will be on call for phone support at ALL times
• Conduct and hold fire and/or tornado drills
• Issue and track PM’s
• Create reports as requested from management
• Track down time as needed
• Hold a spot on the safety teams
• Root Cause analysis
• Kaizen Team Leader
• Budget Tracking
• Use of Microsoft Office to produce Charts/Graphs/ and supporting documentation reports
• Fill in for Maintenance Manager
• Be on call as need and as scheduled
• Job Functions may vary depending on location
• All other duties assigned Education:
• High School Diploma or GED with relative vocational training preferred Skills/Experience/Requirements:
• Must be able to demonstrate highly mechanical aptitude to execute essential functions
• Good communication skills with Floor Associates, vendors and Managers
• Must be able to read & write proficiently in English to understand manuals, directions, relative periodicals, etc. and communicate information in writing to associates, management and vendors
• Must be able to prioritize and effectively execute multiple projects
• Elementary judgment ability to execute essential functions
• Behave in a positive manner that enhances the success of the company
• Have and Maintain Valid Driver License Physical/Ergonomic Requirements:
• Must be able to lift 60 lbs.
• Must be able to work on feet for entire shift Nifco has a long-standing policy of non-discrimination in employment. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not unlawfully