Facilities Maintenance Mechanic

Responsibilities

• Perform necessary repairs and maintenance to warehouse-related equipment (i.e. pallet jacks, high lifts, forklifts, etc.) to insure that adequate machinery is available for day and night warehouse operations.
• Maintain and secure the battery-charging area, batteries and other equipment contained therein.
• Review any equipment reports submitted by the maintenance supervisor, record actions/repairs taken, and maintains work orders on assigned tablets.
• Interpret data and suggest maintenance schedule/activity adjustments to the Manager.
• Ensure all preventative and predictive maintenance practices and procedures are followed.
• Perform emergency repairs.
• General cleanup of work areas.
• Perform PM's (preventative maintenance) on equipment, and maintain PM log with proper documentation.
• Comply with all OSHA guidelines regarding safety when working on equipment (Lock Out/Tag Out, placarding and required documentation, safe work environment, etc.).
• Follows all safety policies and procedures.
• Responsible for company tools and maintenance equipment used in performance of job duties, including inventory maintenance, safe operation, proper storage, and security of tool area.
• Diagnose mechanical problems using charts, diagnostic software, technical manuals and expertise.
• Perform repairs and maintenance on recycling equipment, compact heavy equipment and light trucks to maximize safe and productive operations.
• Repair or replace parts, such as pistons, rods, gearboxes, valves, sprockets and bearings, using mechanic's hand tools.
• Replace conveyor belts, electrical motors, hydraulic cylinders and other mechanical parts.
• Read and interpret drawings and repair orders, communicate with supervisor and/or equipment operators for clarification of problems.
• May discuss preventive techniques with equipment operators.
• May repair and install plumbing, electrical and HVAC systems.
• Able to work all shifts all days.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team atmosphere.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and minimum five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package includes:
• Flexible work environment
• Career advancement
• Competitive base salary
• Bonus opportunity
• Vacation, Personal, Sick and Holiday pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life and AD&D insurance
• 401k with a company match
• 30% merchandise discount