Smithers-Oasis, located in Kent, Ohio, is a global leader in the manufacturing and marketing of floral, grower, postharvest and specialty foam products. We have operations in over 20 countries. Established in 1954, Smithers-Oasis' brands include OASIS Floral Products, OASIS Grower Solutions, FLORALIFE Postharvest Products and ENGINEERED PRODUCTS.

**We are hiring an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic/Electrician at one of our Kent, OH locations.

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN OUR TEAM:**

Our company culture places a high value on integrity and trust, collaboration and respect!

We offer a full-time career with competitive pay, benefit plan options, generous paid time off and an immediately vested company-matched 401k plan!

We offer a monthly perfect attendance bonus!

**This is a full-time position which will, at times, require overtime hours as well as call-backs. Call backs may occur during off-shifts. The normal work schedule will typically rotate from Monday through Thursday from 6:00am to 4:30pm and Monday through Thursday from 6:30am to 5:00pm. Starting pay is $31.00 per hour. Higher pay depends on experience.

What We Need:**

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic/Electrician who can troubleshoot, perform routine mechanical and electrical maintenance, repair, and install equipment within our facilities. This individual, by nature, must be a good communicator, trustworthy and reliable.

Areas of focus for this role will include (but not be limited to):

Troubleshoot, repair and maintain manufacturing and facility equipment.

Perform electrical troubleshooting which includes variable frequency drives and basic troubleshooting of PLC and CNC controlled equipment.

Responsible for the electrical installation of new, used, and relocated equipment per applicable electrical and building codes.

Responsible for planning, generating bills of material, and purchasing materials for electrical projects.

Perform basic machining tasks using a vertical mill, metal lathe, and surface grinder.

Perform basic fabrication tasks. TIG, MIG, or stick welding skills preferred.

Perform facility upgrades or repairs which could involve carpentry, plumbing, roof repair, and painting.

Perform duties as specified by work orders, blueprints, sketches or charts.

Inspect completed work for conformance to specifications.

Perform all work with adherence to safety procedures and applicable codes.

Maintain daily log of activities performed.

Participate and support PSM-PM and PM programs.

Assist in snow removal of designated areas.

Assist as required, in maintaining plant safety and security.

Attend appropriate/required educational training programs.

Lead, participate in and support Smithers-Oasis continuous improvement activities.

Perform other duties as required.

Who We Are Looking For:

An individual with a high school diploma with an electrical certification from a trade school, college or formal technical education

An individual who has 3 - 5 years of industrial electrical experience

An individual who can read and interpret electrical schematics and CAD equipment drawings.

An individual who can follow detailed instructions and perform basic math calculations.

An individual who is a self-starter and can work under little direction.

An individual who can communicate well with a verity of internal teams and external vendors.

An individual who can lift, carry and handle objects weighing 50-to-100 pounds.

An individual who is comfortable climbing ladders and working in confined spaces.

An individual who can operate aerial platform equipment, working at a high height.

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