SHAKESPEARE COMPANY LLC, a Jadex Inc. company, is a US-based manufacturer of both industrial and consumer products for a wide variety of industries and applications.

Shakespeare® industrial products are tailored to the customer's unique needs and include custom engineered nylon resins, performance monofilaments, and conductive fibers used as raw materials in finished goods ranging from automotive components to medical applications. The company operates under the Shakespeare®, Rino-Tuff®, and Weed Warrior® brands in the lawn & garden category and is a major player in the mass merchant channel as the primary universal fit solution for trimmer line, heads, and accessories. The brand is known worldwide within the marine electronics industry for marine radio antennas with a portfolio of connectivity solutions and accessories to help keep boaters connected and safe. Maintaining communications is of utmost importance to military forces across the world and Shakespeare®'s line of military antenna products plays a critical role in achieving mission success.

Position Summary

The Shift Mechanic performs preventive and corrective maintenance activities and troubleshooting services to ensure equipment is in safe and proper working condition and available for production. This may include support related to product changes, shutdown/startup activities and upset events. The Shift Mechanic provides information on spare/replacement parts and opportunities to improve reliability. The Shift Mechanic works an assigned shift schedule in a non-climate-controlled area.

Essential Functions

Perform shift rounds, equipment inspections, complete assigned work orders and respond to support calls

Inspect, operate or test machinery to diagnose equipment malfunctions

Use blueprints, repair manuals, parts catalogs or other means to determine how to assemble, install, repair or replace machinery and equipment

Clean or lubricate shafts, bearings, gears or other parts of machinery

Request parts needed for repairs and/or spare inventory

Help identify and eliminate any safety hazard or concern

Communicate observations, feedback and suggestions on equipment performance

Secondary Functions

Use of hand and power tools, such as hammers, hoist, saws, drills and wrenches

Demonstrates commitment to safety and general housekeeping

Demonstrates commitment to customer quality, business results and continuous improvement

Expected to increase knowledge of buildings, grounds, infrastructure and operations

Other assignments as requested

Required Training

Confined Space

Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

Line Break

Hot Work

Forklift Certified

Required competencies and skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Strong listening and communication skills.

Decision Making, Initiating Action, Adaptability, Tolerance for stress, Flexibility

Knowledge of heavy industrial equipment and general manufacturing is a plus.

Required education and experience

High school diploma/GED required

Flexibility to work nights, weekends and overtime as assigned

Ability to climb heights, lift up to 60 lbs. and climb onto ladders

The above statements describe the general nature and level of responsibilities for this position, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position. Company management may assign other relevant, business-related duties.

Jadex Inc and its Businesses do not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

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