About Us
Bestbath stands as a premier employer in Idaho and Tennessee, specializing in composite manufacturing for fiberglass bathtubs and showers. With headquarters in Caldwell, Idaho, and a thriving presence in the Treasure Valley for the past 50 years, our commitment to product quality and employee well-being resonates throughout our operations.
At Bestbath, fostering employee well-being-financial, physical, and mental-remains our top priority. Our exceptional work culture has led to remarkably high employee retention rates, a testament to our commitment to our 200+ employees' holistic welfare. Come be a part of an environment where your employer genuinely cares about you. Our comprehensive benefits package includes a hybrid work schedule, profit-sharing opportunities (10-12 times per year on a monthly cadence), progressive PTO accrual (2 weeks in the first year, expanding to 4 weeks by year seven for all employees), employer-sponsored health plans covering 80% of premiums, a 4% matching 401k plan (vested immediately), and more. At Bestbath, caring for our employees is not just a statement; it's our demonstrable commitment.
Job Description
Maintains / repairs production, tooling and shipping equipment, plant maintenance, prepares materials and handles raw material.
Keys to Success
Problem Solver
Mechanically inclined and demonstrates strong aptitude for repair and diagnosis.
Collaborator
Able to effectively work with and communicate with customers, coworkers, and vendors in a professional, courteous manner
Diligent Worker
Is self-driven and responsible for keeping up on assigned duties without constant supervision
Detail Oriented
High level of accuracy, effective organizational skills, precise decision-making skills
Possesses the proper troubleshooting techniques
Responsibilities & Duties
- Prepare equipment and confirm status to start up and shut down production plant.
- Make sure all production/manufacturing equipment is in working order.
- Complies with safety, quality, and production requirements and procedures.
- Diagnoses and repairs electrical, hydraulic, plumbing, and mechanical problems and equipment for assigned areas.
- Rebuilds spray equipment, small mechanical tools, large mechanical tools, hand tools, grinders, and other equipment as needed.
- Raw material testing/drawdowns /verifications
- Mixes materials, handles raw materials, resin, glass, gel coat, acetone and other production materials as needed.
- Assist Supervisor to ensure Standard operating Procedures are accurate and up to date
- Installs fixtures and repairs and maintains plumbing as needed.
- Requires multi-tasking, being self-motivated and prioritizing tasks.
- Work overtime as needed and may include weekends and holidays when the manufacturing facility is not in operation; or when special projects require it (deemed by Management)
- Dumps trash, welds, and does electrical as needed
- Performs other duties as assigned or needed
Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills
- Minimum 2 years of experience fixing/repairing spray equipment, large and small mechanical equipment, manufacturing guns, pumps in a manufacturing environment plus some knowledge of mechanical, electrical, welding, F.R.P materials and procedures.
- Must have a valid driver's license and good driving record and be insurable.
- Must have experience in driving a forklift and successfully acquire a forklift Operation Certificate per company standards.
- Position requires standing on feet for 8 or more hours per day.
- Must be self-motivated, self-directed, and have the ability to remain on task
- Regular/dependable attendance, accuracy, and attention to detail.
- Must be CCT certified
- Will need to be complete Lean 301 training (must already have Lean 201 completed)
- Proper welding techniques and practices.
- Mechanical knowledge of using and repairing machines and tools production equipment
- Microsoft Office suit software knowledge (Word/Excel/Outlook/Power point)
- Know how to read tape measures (calipers/micrometers a plus)
Work Environment & Physical Demands
- Work is performed primarily in a maintenance environment with moderate noise level. The employee in this class is frequently subject to inside environmental conditions, which provide protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
- Position requires sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, which permits the employee to accomplish work tasks.
- Potential for exposure to chemicals, solvents, and hazardous equipment, such as electric saws, power tools, and welding equipment.
- Frequently works with caustic chemicals & vibrations.
- Constantly bending, reaching, extending, twisting, griping, and uses muscles to lift, push, pull or carry heavy objects with assistance up to 100 lbs.
- Constantly requires walking, climbing, balancing, or standing for long periods of time, up to 8 hours.
- Constantly requires clarity of speech, vision, and hearing, which permits the employee to communicate effectively and accomplish work.
- MUST BE FLEXIBLE TO WORKDAY & SWING SHIFTS BY ASSIGMENT AND ROTATIONS.
- Constantly requires repetitive movement of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
- Required to work outside and in adverse weather at times to help clear snow or clear weeds and trash and any other work tasks assigned by Management.
Tools, Equipment & Protective Gear Used
Drills, screw drivers, grinders, forklift, tape measure, all types of saws, high shear mixer, hand wrenches. Safety glasses, groves, leather gloves, rubber gloves, latex gloves, ear plugs, and other required Personal Protective Equipment as needed.
Travel Requirements
Local regional travel to include all Bestbath Systems facilities.
Disclaimer
Must perform the essential duties and responsibilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, efficiently and accurately without causing a significant safety threat to self or others. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skill required of all personnel so classified. This job description is not an employment agreement and/or an expressed or implied employment contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
American Disability Act (ADA)
In accordance with the American Disability Act (ADA), Bestbath Systems may provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in order to enable them to perform essential job functions.
Compensation details: 20-27 Hourly Wage
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