Maintenance Mechanic

About the Role

This position oversees the performance and maintenance of large production machinery in a manufacturing setting, with some outdoor exposure during the workday.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance inspections and service on machines.
• Thoroughly cleans machines and machine parts, removing parts and reinstalling as necessary.
• Oils and lubricates moving parts on machines to ensure effective performance.
• Records and reports damaged, worn, or broken parts.
• Orders and installs replacement parts for machines.
• Identifies the causes of unexpected breakdowns of machines.
• Repairs broken machines quickly and efficiently.
• Prepares reports documenting work performed.
• Cleans, organizes, inventories, stocks, and otherwise maintains shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies.
• Coordinates with managers to schedule regular maintenance on machines.
• Collaborates with the product manager or plant engineer regarding new products being added and modifications that will be required.
• Makes necessary modifications and implements test runs; confers with product manager regarding test results and makes additional alterations to machinery as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Mechanically inclined with great problem-solving skills.
• Works well independently and with others.
• Organized with attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and stressful environment.
• Ability to follow instructions from management.
• Electrical and maintenance skills are a must.
• Strong time management skills.
• Reading, writing, and math skills are essential.
• Leadership skills are essential.
• Skills in reading blueprints, fabrication, and welding.

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• Electrical certification is required.
• Basic hydraulic knowledge is required.
• Four to five years in a maintenance position.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; and stoop or kneel.
• Occasionally required to sit, climb, or balance.
• Must regularly lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move objects that weigh 75 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Schedule

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with overtime required as dictated by the workload.

Some travel may be required.