Manufacturing Maintenance Technician

Who We Are

Alene Candles LLC & Midwest is a private label, contract manufacturer that produces high-quality candles for some of the world’s most recognized retail, boutique, and cosmetic brands. With our headquarters in New Hampshire and locations in Ohio, we’ve been in business for over 25 years. We are passionate about making the best products in the world, making safety our number one priority, and being an insanely great place to work.

The Position

Alene Candles is seeking a Maintenance Technician for our manufacturing environment.

The primary duty of this position is to support production needs by performing routine repairs of support equipment and maintenance of Alene Candles facilities.  You will troubleshoot, repair, install, and maintain electrical/mechanical equipment used in the manufacturing areas.

Who We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will have the ability to read and understand schematics and technical drawings.  You should have good electrical and mechanical ability and knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics.  You should understand the principals and theories of mechanical/electrical repair and maintenance techniques as well as those of carpentry, electrical, and plumbing. Demonstrate effective communication skills in both verbal and written formats. Possess strong problem-solving abilities, along with critical thinking skills, and excel in collaborating with others in a team-oriented environment.

Additional Job Details

• Maintain and repair production and building support equipment (including automated, pneumatic and hydraulic machinery).

• Perform various types of facility maintenance to include basic carpentry, electrical, and plumbing.

• Implement preventive maintenance and repair procedures to expedite timely repairs and reduce lost production time.

• Maintain maintenance documentation for the equipment.

• Use of welders, acetylene torches and brazing or soldering equipment.

• Maintain Alene standards of performance and comply with housekeeping, safety policies and procedures.

• Perform other related tasks as directed.

• Occasionally work on other tasks not listed that may be assigned by the supervisor of the department.

Requirements

You should have:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 3 Years of Practical Experience

OR

• Graduate of a Technical School
• 1 year of experience

And:

• PC skills to include at minimum Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong basic skills including the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. 

Preferred Skills:

• Past Maintenance experience.
• Advanced PC knowledge will be an advantage.
• Electrical experience as an electrical apprentice of higher.
• Electrical controls knowledge PLC, Basic controls wiring,
• Have (or have the ability to) obtain a CDL medical certificate .

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

The physical demands and environmental characteristics described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, bend, use fingers and hands, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand.  The employee is regularly required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to  50 pounds, and heavier weights with assistance of others or lift equipment. 

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles.  The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Benefits

Alene offers a host of competitive benefits for full-time employees, some of which include: Medical, Dental, and Vision with a Healthcare Reimbursement Account, 401(k) with company match, Basic Life Insurance (100% company paid), Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Account, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, Voluntary PTO Donation Program, Tuition Reimbursement and “Alene Gives Back” – our paid volunteer program.

Alene Candles provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Should you require assistance completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact recruitment@alene.com or call 603-673-5050 and ask to speak to Human Resources. We will make every effort to accommodate your needs in a reasonable amount of time.