Industrial Maintenance Mechanic - Topeka, KS

General Description

As a Maintenance Mechanic, you will support the manufacturing process by troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and repair of all tire-related manufacturing, processing machinery and equipment. You will also be responsible for related safety and housekeeping obligations throughout the facility.

Golden Reasons To Join Our Team

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401k with company match
• Flex Spending Account
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Weekly Pay
• 11 Paid holidays per year
• Overtime opportunity
• Large break rooms equipped with microwaves and drinks/snacks available for purchase

Job Information

• Hiring date: Immediate
• Rate: $39.82/hr with possible OT potential
• Eligible for Cost of Living pay adjustments on quarterly basis
• Additional pay opportunities: Night shift bonus ($0.32 per hour), Mix Area ($0.10 per hour)

Responsibilities

• Technical support: troubleshooting, calibrating, installing, identifying, testing, programming, repairing and preventative maintenance
• Analyze, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair equipment, machinery, physical facilities and the utilities/control
• Use precision measuring instruments to maintain specified, close tolerances while maintaining and repairing industrial equipment
• Measure, make sketches and fabricate parts, fit keys, lay out center lines, weld, cut, tap and align holes
• Interpret blueprints, sketches, maintenance manuals and manufacturing specifications
• Log or use computerized work order system for repair and maintenance activities performed
• Abide by safe work standards including Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO), Fall Protection, Confined Spaces, and appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Perform a variety of manual tasks in varying temperatures for extended periods of time, which may include lifting light to heavy materials, climbing, standing, squatting, bending, and working at heights when applicable

Qualifications

• HS Diploma/GED
• At least 18 years of age
• Legally authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship now or in the future
• Must be able to lift heavy materials, climb, stand, squat, bend and work at heights with or without reasonable accommodations
• Ability to work any and/or rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, or overtime if applicable
• Basic computer skills
• Provide basic tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic with basic knowledge and understanding of machine technology, construction and operation of heavy industrial machinery, power, and control devices
• Journeyman's card or AAS in Industrial Maintenance
• Desire and willingness to learn and perform across crafts
• Experience adhering to industry-specific safety standards

Candidate Criteria

• Self-motivated: demonstrates appropriate initiative with or without direct supervision
• Hard worker: someone who works diligently to get tasks done
• Adaptable: the ability to make changes, and to be successful in changing environments
• Team player: an associate who can be counted on to assist the company in being successful whether working on a team or individual projects
• Commitment to working safely
• Willingness to adhere to tobacco-free policy