Job description
Overview
Dexter, a premier manufacturer and distributor of axles, suspension, brakes, doors, venting products, trailer parts and accessories, and towing components serving the commercial trailer, RV, heavy-duty, marine, agriculture, and manufactured housing markets, has an opportunity for an
Maintenance Helper at our manufacturing facility located in
Albion,
Indiana
.
Dexter, headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, employs over 3,800 people in the U.S. and Canada, operates 20 manufacturing facilities, and distributes trailer parts and accessories through over 30 company-owned distribution locations. Dexter has achieved its many years of success through a commitment to the principles of superior quality, continuous improvement, and unparalleled customer service. Dexter is a wholly owned subsidiary of DexKo Global, Inc.
Founded in 1960 by Leonard Dexter, Dexter is recognized as a progressive industry leader providing quality products manufactured in the U.S. and Canada, employing state-of-the-art robotics, precision welding equipment, and automated machining processes. Through company-owned distribution, Dexter excels in providing customers with the best in value by delivering the trailer parts you need when you need them. With over 30 warehouses nationwide and thousands of trailer parts in stock, we help our customers get the job done quickly and correctly.
For more information about our company, access Dexter's web site at www.dexteraxle.com .
Dexter offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. Dexter’s benefits package includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, FSA, HSA, and 401(k) Plan with company contributions.
Position Summary
This position reports directly to the Maintenance Supervisor and will be responsible for assisting maintenance team with daily tasks.
More specifically, this position will be responsible for activities including but not limited to the following:
- Operating floor scrubber and floor sweeper and completing general preventative maintenance on both including changing brushes and squeegees, dumping collection hoppers and cleaning out holding tanks
- Completing oiler duties of equipment
- Rewrapping transfer units and soaking all used filters in water while properly disposing to Hazmat
- Operating forklifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts
- Assisting maintenance with machine repairs and preventative maintenance
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalency preferred, but not required
- Must be able to read work instructions and other work documents provided in English
- Must be able to speak and write basic English
- Ability to work without constant supervision and be self-motivated
- Must be able to work as part of a team
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Possess a high degree of quality workmanship and be detail oriented
- Proven time management skills with ability to work overtime as needed to meet deadlines
- Observes safety procedures and possess a good safety record
- Maintains good work ethic and attendance
Some examples of preferred competencies:
- Results Orientation
- Communication (verbal & written)
- Initiative & Energy
- Collaboration & Teamwork
- Adaptability & Agility
- Customer Focused
Physical requirements
- Lifting up to 50 pounds
- Standing, reaching, balancing, stretching lower extremities constantly. Frequent grasping, pinching and fine manipulation. Occasionally bending and squatting.
- Work Environment
- Working indoors where temperatures could be hot/cold, depending on season
- Mandatory PPE for eyes, ears, hands, and feet to prevent exposure to hazardous materials or injury
- May be required to work overtime, including weekends
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in said position.
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