General Maintenance

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Apply lubricants to heavy machinery, gearboxes, bearings, chains, and conveyors according to manufacturer specifications
• Conduct daily and weekly visual inspections of plant equipment to check for leaks, unusual noises, or signs of wear
• Monitor, sample, and replenish industrial fluids (e.g., hydraulic oils, coolants, and circulating oils)
• Swap out clogged or dirty air, oil, and hydraulic filters to maintain system efficiency
• Assist maintenance technicians or mechanics when extra hands are necessary (e.g., lifting and positioning)
• May complete repairs and replacements under the direction of a maintenance technician, mechanic or supervisor
• Clean and sweep the facility, clean up spills, replenish supplies, and sort recyclables and move them to the proper receptacle
• Operate a forklift or other material handling equipment
• Assist in maintaining parts and supplies inventory by reporting low supply levels to Maintenance Planner
• Maintain accurate and complete records; ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible and accurate format, and completed with required information
• Keep CMMS system (MVP1) up to date by completing work orders in the system daily
• Maintain safe working conditions for employees and comply with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Able to use simple maintenance tools
• Able to follow directions
• Able to work effectively in a team environment
• Able to take appropriate steps to find solutions to problems
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals