Maintenance Helper

Duties/Responsibilities

• Cleaning, lubricating, and performing other routine maintenance work.
• Uses hand tools, hoists, jacks, and other power tools to assemble, install, align and adjust machines.
• Fabrication from semi-finished or raw materials by way of cutting, folding, machining, shearing, MIG and stick welding, etc.
• Disassembles or dismantles machines.
• Troubleshoots and repairs machines including when unexpected issues arise.
• Maintains preventive maintenance while making repairs on older machines.
• Reads work orders, diagrams, and schematic drawings to determine necessary work procedures.
• Ensures operating safety devices function properly upon completion of repairs, modifications, and installations.
• Maintains shop tools and equipment.
• Off loads trucks as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Minimum of 2 years relevant work experience.
• General carpentry skills.
• Basic knowledge of plumbing and electrical.
• Light mechanical knowledge.
• MIG and Stick welding skills.
• Self-motivated, working independently without supervision, energetic, positive attitude, and helpful.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Be able to meet tight deadlines.
• Highly flexible with solid interpersonal skills used in a diverse team working environment.
• Be able to accurately read a tape measure.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to stand and walk.
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

EEO Statement

Gainey's is an equal opportunity employer. Gainey's does not tolerate discriminating based on race, national origin, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law. Equal opportunities are extended to all terms and conditions and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities participating in all company-sponsored activities and employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and terminating employment. Must be able to complete a 7-year background check. We also conduct pre-employment drug testing. Any job offer will be based on the results of background and drug testing.