Kennedy Valve- 2nd Shift Foundry Maintenance Mechanic

Kennedy Valve, a member of the McWane family of companies, is a gray and ductile iron foundry and computerized machining and assembly company. We have been an active community partner in Elmira, New York, for over 125 years, providing peace-of-mind water solutions to save lives, resources, and property by supplying the best waterworks and fire protection products in the world.

About the role

Under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Mechanic will perform preventative maintenance on all production equipment. This position requires repair and maintenance to maintain the building/facility and production machinery/equipment in the facility.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support through troubleshooting equipment faults to diagnose problems and complete repairs.
• Complete all required reporting and documentation.
• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental/Health and Safety.
• Perform preventative maintenance on all Production Equipment.
• Inspect mechanical and electrical components.

Requirements

• GED or Diploma.
• Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Welding, cutting, and fabrication.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Maintenance Manufacturing environment or five years of heavy automotive mechanic experience (oil/gas field, truck/bus/water, etc.) or a combination of related heavy automotive technical training and experience.

Qualifications

Physical Requirements

• Standing for long periods of time.
• Walking throughout the facility.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs as required.

Benefits

• Starting wage: $34.98 hourly.
• Hourly pay differential: $0.80 for 2nd shift.
• Longevity pay: $0.10 per hour for every 2 years worked, capped at $1.25.
• 80 hours of prorated Paid Sick Leave (PSL) based on start date; unused PSL can be sold back at the end of the year.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Paid vacation.
• Healthcare starting at $343 per month for family coverage.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Company-paid sickness and accidental insurance.
• Retirement 401k: $1.00 per hour worked contributed by the company; additional 50% company match on 4% employee contribution.
• Stability: Over 100 years in the community.
• Overtime after 8 hours in a day.

Company Culture

Our culture is important to us and forms the foundation for everything we do. Successful team members will embrace and perform in accordance with our core values:

• Safety: People First – Step Up
• Environment: Protect Our Communities – Keep It Clean
• Leadership: I am Always On Stage – First Manage My Own Words & Behaviors
• Accountability: Lead Myself Well – Own It, Correct It, Learn From It, Move On
• Excellence: Always Working To Be Better – Value & Add Value
• Trust: The Speed Of Trust – Build, Don’t Break
• Teamwork: Help Each Other Be Great – Win Together
• Communication: Clear, Candid, & Constructive – Right Words, Right Time, Right Way