Located in Northwest Montana, PROOF Research is a science-based company that has brought together the finest minds, experience and innovations in the industry to produce a truly game changing product—carbon fiber barrels and complete rifle systems that are lighter, more durable, and more accurate than anything else on the market. 

PROOF's latest addition to the family was to bring in Performance Polymer Solutions, Inc. (P2SI) of Moraine, OH.  P2SI’s world-leading product portfolio which includes proprietary, high-performance resins, state-of-the-art structural prepregs and high durability adhesive materials with service temperatures of over 1000°F.

 

Combining P2SI’s advanced aerospace materials, design concepts, and manufacturing methodologies with PROOF Research’s elite weapons systems and components creates a powerful platform capable of launching a new class of products for both the defense industry and commercial markets.

 

PROOF Research IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. 

WE DO NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, RELIGION, COLOR, SEX, AGE, NATIONAL ORIGIN, MARITAL STATUS, MILITARY STATUS, GENETIC INFORMATION, OR DISABILITY.

Location: Kalispell, MTEnds on

Job Objective
 Installs,  maintains, and repairs machinery, equipment, and facilities functions.


Qualifications
1. High school diploma or equivalent required. Specialized training in metalworking or woodworking preferred. Previous experience as a Maintenance Technician is desirable.

2. Basic mechanical, electrical, metalworking and woodworking skills required.

3. Basic computer skills required

4. Ability to utilize power and hand tools, including, but not limited to: drills, lathes, grinders, mills, saws, welding or other metalworking or woodworking tools.

5. Ability to utilize electrical testing instruments such as Multi-meters, voltage testers,

6. Ability to complete tasks in a precise and accurate manner. Example: using precision tools such as dial indicators, calipers, micrometers, machinist levels, belt tension gages, torque wrenches, etc.

7. Troubleshooting ability to define problems, collect and analyze data, establish facts, and make data driven decisions.

8. Ability to effectively communicate both orally and written with staff, management, vendors, and customers.


Job Duties
1. Completes necessary electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic maintenance repairs and building of machinery and equipment. Visually inspects and tests machinery and equipment.

2. Diagnoses malfunctions in machinery and equipment.

3. Under the supervision of the maintenance supervisor, maintains time and production records to ensure maintenance stays on schedule.

4. Completes preventive maintenance checks and services for machinery and facilities. Shares results with appropriate individuals to ensure appropriate corrective actions take place.

5. Utilizes “Manager Plus” software as a maintenance management program for creating and completing work orders as well as consuming spare parts from inventory.

6. Familiarize yourself with the equipment’s “normal” operating conditions in order to recognize problems as they arise. Example: temperatures, vibrations, sounds, gage readings etc.

7. Dismantles defective machines and equipment and installs new or repaired parts.

8. Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery.

9. Repairs and maintains physical structure of establishment.

10. Sets up and operates machine tools such as lathe, grinder, drill, and milling machine to repair or fabricate machine parts, jigs and fixtures, and tools.

11. Fabricates and repairs counters, benches, partitions, and other wooden structures.

12. Completes skill specific training courses as they are provided

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned by their supervisor.


Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by   people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities,  as needed/assigned. This individual   has the responsibility & authority to carry out tasks assigned by management.


Schedule
Open Position is for our Dayshift  Shift  Monday-Thursday  6:00am - 4:30am or Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm ; however, certain events may require flexibility to ensure no disruption in services is experienced.  

 
Work Environment
Primarily works indoors in a manufacturing plant setting but some outside duties are required.  While performing the duties of this position, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but routine safety procedures have removed most of the risks. 

 
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to   enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk.  The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.


Starting Wage:   DOE

No Relocation Fee is offered for this position




 

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