Maintenance Mechanic

About the role

St. Joseph, Missouri distribution center charges, packages and ships batteries used in various vehicles including cars, boats, motorcycles, and heavy-duty trucks. Opened in 2000, the center employs more than 280 people and operates six days a week. The facility is actively involved in its local community through donations to organizations such as The United Way, Camp Quality, Second Harvest Food Bank, and Habitat for Humanity.

Responsibilities

• Emphasis on safe work practices, adherence to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Troubleshooting and repairing of machinery, conveyors, and robotics.
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments.
• Must have knowledge of 120, 208, and 480 VAC circuits.
• Experience with conveyors, electronics, PLC hardware and ladder logic required.
• Understanding of motor control circuitry (VFDs, soft starts etc.) required.
• May be required to set up and operate one or all of the following machines: lathe, milling machine, drill press, grinder, power saws, etc.
• Must be able to read schematics and blueprints.
• Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines.
• Perform preventive maintenance to assure maximum equipment functionality.
• Adhere to, implement, follow safety guidelines and procedures at all times.

Requirements

• Minimum 3-5 Years Of Industrial Maintenance Experience Required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Mechanical and electrical repair knowledge.
• Working experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical (480v), and preventive maintenance in a manufacturing environment.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• PLC troubleshooting experience required.

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of 120, 208, and 480 VAC circuits.
• Experience with conveyors, electronics, PLC hardware and ladder logic required.
• Understanding of motor control circuitry (VFDs, soft starts etc.) required.
• Must be able to read schematics and blueprints.
• Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines.
• Perform preventive maintenance to assure maximum equipment functionality.
• Adhere to, implement, follow safety guidelines and procedures at all times.

Skills

• Knowledge of 120, 208, and 480 VAC circuits.
• Experience with conveyors, electronics, PLC hardware and ladder logic.
• Understanding of motor control circuitry (VFDs, soft starts etc.).
• Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders.
• PLC troubleshooting experience.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and 13 paid holidays.
• Annual bonus opportunity (up to 4% annual salary based on Plant’s performance).
• College tuition reimbursement.
• 401k plan offered with company match.
• Company contributions available for employee Health Savings Account.
• Competitive health, dental, vision, life, home/auto purchase benefit options available.
• Fitness reimbursement program.
• Employee battery program.

Pay

Competitive compensation package including base salary and potential for bonuses.

Schedule

Monday through Saturday, with rotating shifts to accommodate production needs.