Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance Mechanic

Position Summary: The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of machinery, equipment, and facilities to minimize downtime and ensure optimal production performance. This role supports a safe working environment by following safety procedures and proactively identifying potential hazards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on production machinery and equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical issues and implement effective repairs on equipment such as pumps, conveyors, hydraulics, pneumatics, and foundry machinery.
• Read and interpret blueprints, equipment manuals, and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Assist in the installation of new machinery or equipment as needed.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation of repairs.
• Use hand tools, power tools, welders, and fabrication equipment safely and efficiently.
• Adhere to all safety procedures, lockout/tagout practices, and company policies.
• Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to improve processes and reduce equipment downtime.

Expected Areas of Competence (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• Conflict Resolution Ability to handle antagonistic situations professionally.
• Decision Making Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Resilience Ability to recover from, or adjust to, setbacks.
• Safety Awareness Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Judgment Ability to make sound decisions based on available information.
• Honesty/Integrity Ability to be truthful and credible in the workplace.
• Time Management Ability to effectively organize and complete work within deadlines.
• Leadership Ability to influence others and be responsible for decisions.
• Creativity Ability to think innovatively to generate new concepts or ideas.
• Working Under Pressure Ability to complete tasks under stressful situations.
• Written Communication Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in writing.
• Accountability Ability to accept responsibility for actions.
• Mechanical Background Possess a background in maintenance or mechanics, including experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Trainability Ability to apply learned skills to assigned tasks.
• Comprehension Ability to read, interpret, and understand directions and communications in English.

Educational and Experience Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably in a foundry or manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, and basic electrical repair is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and work in a hot and physically demanding environment.

Skill Requirements:

• Average to above-average two-hand and eye coordination.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to make logical decisions and know when and where to seek assistance.
• Ability to pass operator's training courses in various machines and forklift operations.
• Ability to perform and assist with general housekeeping and cleaning of work areas, department, and plant.
• Ability to communicate effectively with plant personnel, both orally and in writing.

Physical Requirements:

• Occasionally exert up to 100 lbs. of force to lift, push, or pull materials, tools, or other objects.
• Frequently exert up to 20 lbs. of force to lift, push, or pull materials, tools, or other objects.
• Stand or walk continually.
• Occasionally sit, squat, kneel, bend, or climb.
• Occasionally reach outward or above shoulder level.
• Gross and fine manual dexterity to manipulate tools, parts, adjustments, controls, and computer systems.
• Vision: Correctable for depth of field, color, near and far.
• Hearing: Correctable for regular verbal communication.
• Ability to wear required PPE.

Benefits: Neenah Foundry Company offers a competitive benefits package including:

• 2 weeks of vacation and 24 hours of PTO accrued annually
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Opportunities for growth and advancement

Neenah Foundry Company is an equal opportunity employer. We comply with all applicable employment laws and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, protected veteran status, disability status, genetic information or national origin. Affirmative action programs implemented by the company shall be in full compliance with applicable laws. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants with disabilities. NFCMIA

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