Maintenance Mechanic

Thompson First Group is currently seeking a qualified Maintenance Technician for a local client in Spring Grove, PA. Candidates who have a background working as an industrial maintenance, troubleshooting and repair are encouraged to apply.


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Job Description

Under direction on the Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor, this position must be skilled in all facets of Industrial Maintenance Mechanical Operations. This includes, but is not limited to, experience with hydraulic systems, pumps, bearing replacements, alignment procedures, rigging and pipefitting. He/She will be responsible for performing maintenance and repair duties such as measurements, layouts, fabrication, installations, and repairs while exemplifying client's core values of Safety and Excellence.

This is a Mechanical Multicraft position .

Role and Responsibilities

• Adheres to client's safety standards and promotes a safe working environment by attending all training, safety committee meetings, and verifying that all safety concerns are addressed.
• Upholds safety standards by consistently following safe practices, wearing protective equipment as required when performing overhead work, working on hi-pressure steam (up to 900 lbs.) and with hazardous chemical lines in accordance with mill safety, housekeeping, environmental and regulatory standards.
• Attend the level 1 training and meet the required benchmarks
• Performs assigned preventative maintenance work according to the precision maintenance standards ensuring all instructions are followed and that each step is fully executed.
• Works independently on routine assignments following drawings, sketches, oral or written instructions, established procedures and accepted practices.
• Plans own work details on routine assignments following established procedure, safety standards, and mill guidelines.
• Provides all required documentation, time confirmations and feedback when the job has been completed.
• Assists level 1-3 Maintenance technicians on new installations or repairs, assists with on-the-job training of apprentices in correct procedure and methods, and assists other crafts as needed on job encompassing related equipment
• Serves as a member of the client Industrial Fire Team to mitigate risk and escalation of fires within the facility and provides assistance required by your craft
• Refers unusual problems or concerns to Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 Mechanics or to craft lead/supervisor when acceptable repairs cannot be completed.
• Crew Assignments and duties may vary at times based upon job & skill requirement, as well as available crew personnel to complete the work safely and efficiently.

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Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Associate's Degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school in the related field along with 1 year related experience and training; or equivalent combination of education and experience equal to 4 years.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

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Thompson First Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.