Maintenance Apprentice

Maintenance Apprentice

This is a warehouse environment. Apprentice Position Summary: The primary function of the Maintenance Technician is to inspect, monitor and maintain the facility structure, equipment and surrounding building grounds and perform major and minor mechanical and advanced electrical repairs on standard warehousing equipment under the direction of the Maintenance/Facilities Manager. This position works with local service providers, inspectors and property asset managers and other Maintenance Technicians in caring for the overall functional performance of the building and equipment.

Essential Functions of Job:

• Accurately complete preventive and predictive maintenance tasks on motorized material handling equipment, conveyor belts and building HVAC systems.
• Assess, perform, and properly document necessary equipment and facility repairs and adjustments.
• Use various motorized material handling equipment as necessary to successfully complete maintenance assignments.
• Comply with all safety laws, all of OSHA safety policies and report violations and potential violations to appropriate management.
• Maintain flexible work schedule and adhere to any designated shift and overtime as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proficient in the operation and utilization of various test and metering equipment.
• Knowledge of in-depth maintenance practices for motorized material handling equipment, conveyors, hydraulic, and/or pneumatic equipment.
• Knowledge of and experience in repairing and maintaining HVAC systems.
• Knowledge of and experience in standard maintenance practices (i.e. lubrication, adjustments, set-up, calibration, etc.)
• Ability to operate standard hand/power tools and shop equipment in a proficient and safe manner.
• Ability to read schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Proficiency in preventive and predictive maintenance practices.

Working Conditions:

• Moderate to hot temperatures and humidity in office and warehouse environments.
• Work is performed inside and outside the property with exposure to inclement weather.
• Regularly exposed to cold, heat dust, pollen, odors, oil, fumes and noise.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand, sit, squat, lift and/or walk for duration of scheduled shift.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be comfortable working at heights of up to thirty-two feet when operating scissor lift and other lift equipment.
• Must have manual dexterity to safely and competently use power tools and other mechanical equipment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Automated Process Control or Material Handling Equipment maintenance experience.
• Previous experience using, training and enforcing Lock-out/Tag-out process, fall protection, and other OSHA regulations.
• Extensive mechanical and/or electrical maintenance, troubleshooting and repair.
• Welding and/or fabrication experience.
• CFM, Electrical, HVAC, lift truck certifications/licenses a plus.

Spacecraft Components Corp. engineers, distributes, and manufactures circular harsh environment connectors primarily focused in railways/transit, military, aerospace, industrial and various harsh environment markets. We pride ourselves in the excellence of service by providing reactive and consultative circular connector solutions by utilizing our talented engineering and technical sales resources. Our AS9100 qualification ensures that our overall processes provide our customers the highest obtainable of quality standards.

The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. In accordance with applicable law, the Company prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All such discrimination is prohibited. The Company's commitment to equal opportunity applies to all persons involved in the operations of the Company and prohibits discrimination by any employee or agent of the Company, including supervisors and coworkers.