Maintenance Technician 1

Hayward Holdings Inc. (NYSE "HAYW") is the largest manufacturer of residential swimming pool equipment in the world, with a significant presence in the commercial pool market that is continuously growing. Hayward designs, manufactures, and markets a full line of residential and commercial pool and spa equipment including pumps, filters, heating, cleaners, salt chlorinators, automation, lighting, safety, flow control and energy solutions at our company owned facilities. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Hayward also has facilities in Tennessee, Arizona, and Rhode Island as well as Canada, Spain, France, Australia, and China. This position is based in Nashville, TN.

For nearly 100 years, Hayward has been enhancing pool ownership by manufacturing cutting edge, advanced pool and spa equipment. Hayward listens to our customers’ needs and makes sure they are implemented during the design and manufacturing process.

Hayward believes our most valuable resource is our people.

Come on in... The water is Hayward.

$1000 Sign-On Bonus

Benefits Effective Day 1

Great Medical, Dental & Vision plans

Company Paid Life Insurance & Short Term Disability

401K Match, plus 3% Profit Sharing

9 Paid Holidays

Vacation and Paid Sick Time

Quarterly Bonuses

Gym Reimbursement

Safety Shoe Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

And many more employee benefits

Maintenance Technicians are responsible for front line trouble call support to multiple high volume assembly lines and sheet metal fabrication equipment. Technicians will also perform preventative and corrective maintenance on plant manufacturing equipment and the facility. Duties include troubleshooting automated assembly and test equipment, pipe fitting welding; repairing electrical or mechanical equipment; installing, aligning, and balancing new machinery. Applies advanced technical skills in area of specialization. May adapt procedures and techniques necessary to assemble natural gas fired pool heaters and electric heat pumps. Duties and tasks are frequently non-routine. Resolves most questions and problems, refers only the most complex issues to higher levels. Must have multi-craft experience with strong electrical knowledge.  Expected to assist with problem solutions and training. Applicants need to be highly motivated and self-directed working with minimum supervision.

• Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, and the physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate.
• Inspect AC frequency drives, motors, and belts, check fluid levels, replace filters, and perform other maintenance actions, following checklists.
• Use tools ranging from common hand and power tools, such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches, to precision measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices.
• Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, reference blueprints, equipment manuals, engineering drawings, and communication with OEM manufacturer for support as necessary.
• Order parts, supplies, and equipment from catalogs and suppliers, or obtain them from storerooms. 
• Paint and repair roofs, windows, doors, floors, woodwork, plaster, drywall, and other parts of building structures.
• Operator cutting torches or MIG/TIG welding equipment to cut or join metal parts.
• Knowledgeable of hydraulics and pneumatics assembly, PLC controller equipment, sensor, Vision System, Frequench Drives and Motor controls.
• Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Technicians are required to respond to multiple line calls identifying and repairing assembly and fabrication equipment to maintain production rates. Repairs are required on automated conveyor lines (Logomat), Robotic fastening and packaging cells (Yaskawa, Lentech), CNC controlled punching and bending equipment (LVD), die repair and maintenance (Oak Presses & Oak Expenders), PLC, Siemens, Allen Bradley and Vision Systems (Conex & Keyence).
• Follow OSHA regulations & company safety protocols, including lockout/tagout (LOTO), PPE usage & proper equipment handling.
• Responsible for reporting any safety hazards, equipment malfunctions or incidents to supervisor immediately.
• 1st Shift hours are 5:00 am - 3:30 pm, Monday - Thursday. Overtime as scheduled; could include weekends.
• Salary range up to $39/hour based on qualifications and experience. Quarterly Bonus Plan and $1,000 New Hire Bonus.

Competency Statement(s)

• Accurate - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
• Communication, Oral and Written - Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.
• Self Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of ones ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
• Tactful - Ability to show consideration for and maintain good relations with others.
• Team Building - Ability to convince a group of people to work toward a goal.
• Technical Aptitude - Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

Education/Experience

• Associate's Degree (two year college and/or technical school) preferred and/or equivalent work experience.
• 3-5 years related manufacturing maintenance experience.  1-3 years electrical experience preferred.  

Computer Skills

• Must possess basic PC skills (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Track all equipment information on computer (breakdowns, PMs, materials, etc.).

Certificates & Licenses

• Specific licenses required, electrical safe practices or Arc Flash certificate, mechanical, valid driver's license, ability to pass Hayward's forklift certification.