Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Lexington, Kentucky


Description

The SEWS - KCSC Maintenance Technician will maintain and repair all warehouse and facility equipment as required; perform preventive maintenance on equipment as needed; perform project work as assigned (kaizen, equipment improvement, etc.); will install equipment as needed and other duties as assigned my supervisor.
RESPONSIBILITES:
  • Maintain and PM baler and pallet auger.
  • Maintain, PM, and water pallet jacks, stock pickers, and forklifts
  • Assist with installations and repair of safety items such as guardrail, clean out drains, signage, etc.
  • Routine Fire Pump inspections/churns and fire extinguisher inspections
  • Replacement of warehouse equipment as needed (Battery Backups, PC's, cameras, troubleshooting, repack table equipment, etc.)
  • Minor plumbing repairs
  • Inspections and repair of 36 dock doors and associated equipment though out the building
  • Maintenance of pallet rollers and other material handling equipment
  • Roof inspections-patch as needed along with annual gutter cleanout.
  • Perform preventative maintenance or repair for all warehouse material handling equipment.
  • Inspect fire/safety equipment on a monthly basis to include exit and emergency lighting, fire suppression system, electrical equipment and panels.
  • Assist with outside contractors when needed.
  • Performs general facilities duties such checking for damage/leaks, changing lights, minor alterations/fabrications, ordering material for general warehouse repairs.
  • Checks and waters forklift batteries.  Tags and schedules forklifts for needed repair.
  • Assists with other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
  • 1-3 years of maintenance experience required
  • Knowledge of and experience servicing hydraulic equipment, electrical systems, and material handling equipment
  • Ability to lift, bend, and otherwise meet physical requirements of the position
  • Available to work overtime as scheduled (daily and Saturdays)
  • Two year Technical Degree is required
About Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc.
Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. (SEWS) is part of the Sumitomo family of companies, a 400 year old brand with a reputation for quality and reliability.  With the support of facilities throughout North America, SEWS has been delivering innovative solutions to automakers for over 30 years, and is a leading supplier of electrical distribution systems, components and electronics.  SEWS is committed to technical development worldwide and with a global network of resources, is able to deliver a truly competitive advantage to each of our customers.  Our associates are what drive Sumitomo’s continued growth, which is why we proudly offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, 401(k) with match, tuition benefits, paid holidays and vacation.
To learn more about us, please visit www.sewsus.com.
About the Sumitomo Electric Group
Since the founding of Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. in 1897 with copper wire production, we have developed many new technologies and products through innovative R&D activities based on Sumitomo Electric manufacturing technologies for electric wires and power cables.  With more than 350 subsidiaries worldwide, we continue to introduce a wide variety of products that fulfill the expectations of society, in five business fields: Automotive, Information & Communications, Electronics, Environment & Energy, and Industrial Materials.  We are a Fortune global 500 company. 
To learn more about Sumitomo Electric Group, please visit http://global-sei.com.
 
**Interested Candidates Should Submit Cover Letter and Salary History When Applying.** 
 An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V