Maintenance

Maintenance Worker

$18-$22/hr

As a Maintenance Worker you'll play a key role in keeping our facilities running safely and efficiently. This is a safety-sensitive position that involves operating heavy equipment such as overhead cranes and forklifts, requiring a strong commitment to safe work practices. Your work will span building and grounds upkeep, tool maintenance, carpentry, and plumbing. You'll maintain tool crib inventory, coordinate uniform maintenance with third parties, and ensure the upkeep and 5S of your maintenance area of responsibility. You'll also work with purchasing new parts and tools, and manage third-party repair requests. This role calls for a proactive problem-solver with a strong sense of responsibility and teamwork. By maintaining reliable operations, you'll help Alfa Laval continue pioneering positive impact through sustainable performance and technical excellence.

Job Duties:

• Maintains ground by picking up debris, trimming trees, mowing grass, dumping scrap and trash hoppers from factory, landscaping grounds, and heavy equipment operations.
• Maintains facilities by performing carpentry work, replacing light bulbs, and performs other duties as assigned.
• Helps control vegetation and growth; prepares, applies and properly disposes of herbicides.
• Operates a variety of mowing equipment.
• Apply correct methods and practices in preventive maintenance, inspection, repair, and minor construction of buildings and utilities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve incoming problems, communicating with your Team Leader or Manager when additional support is needed.
• Use proper Lock-Out Tag-Out processes and procedures to maintain a safe working environment.
• Notify management and/or the HS&E specialist of any safety risks or repairs required.
• Provide necessary materials to various workstations and locations to support ongoing operations.
• Understand and prioritize work plans to complete assignments with high quality and timeliness.
• Select and safely use a variety of hand, power, and specialty tools for maintenance tasks.
• Remove defective parts by dismantling devices, using hoists, cranes, and tools, and examining parts for wear or damage.
• Repair of pneumatic and powered hand tools.
• Maintain equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by monitoring stock levels and anticipating needs.
• Conserve maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies efficiently to achieve job results.
• Assist other trade personnel as needed to support team success.
• Keep the workplace organized during tasks and ensure it is returned to its original condition after work is completed.
• All employees are expected to prioritize safety, regardless of role. This includes strict adherence to company-wide safety policies and procedures, proactive promotion of safe practices, and addressing unsafe behaviors or conditions in a constructive and positive manner.
• Employees expected to conduct themselves with professionalism, courtesy, and cooperation toward colleagues, customers, vendors, and visitors.
• Full compliance with all Alfa Laval policies and procedures is required to maintain a respectful, safe, and productive work environment.

Additional Job Duties that may be required of some Team Members:

• Perform general electrical work, including testing electrical components and taking equipment readings with various tools and meters to determine necessary repairs.
• Assess critical power loads and requirements for power sources and generators, using load charts, calculators, amp and volt meters to ensure user needs for electrical and backup power are met.
• Repair and conduct preventive maintenance on CNC controllers to ensure reliable operation.
• Perform weld repairs to equipment, achieving quality and safety levels that exceed original specifications.
• Demonstrate professionalism and cooperation in interactions with fellow employees, customers, vendors, and visitors.
• Contribute to individual and company performance improvement through ongoing education and participation in process improvement activities.
• Follow all safety policies and company-wide safety requirements, proactively encouraging safe behavior and addressing unsafe conditions in a positive manner.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures to maintain a safe and productive work environment.
• Follow directions and instructions, seeking clarification when needed to ensure tasks are completed correctly.
• Assist Lead or Supervisor with various tasks as required to support team objectives.
• Cross-train in other areas or departments to enhance versatility and support operational needs.
• Help train new employees under the guidance of the Team Leader or Manager.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area throughout the shift and upon completion of work.

Education, Experience and Certifications/Registrations:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Basic math skills required including ability to read a tape measure.
• Prior maintenance experience preferred.
• Forklift and scissor lift operation experience preferred.
• Overhead crane and host experience preferred.
• Mowing/Tractor experience preferred.
• Overtime and minimal local travel (<10%) will be required.

Key Performance Measures:

• Accuracy- Job completion meets specifications.
• Timeliness- Prioritizes jobs and preventative maintenance to maintain scheduled work flow.
• Communication- Communicates effectively with all levels of employees informing employees, Leads and Supervisors estimated timelines and job completion.
• Customer Service - Resolves concerns and complaints in a pro-active manner with limited assistance from Lead or Supervisor.

Equipment Used:

• Forklift
• Crane, hoists, etc.
• Tape measure, scale, straight edge, hand tools, etc.
• Welding equipment cutting torch
• Scissor Lift
• Tractor
• Leaf blower
• Nail gun

Physical & Environmental Factors:

Physical Requirements (lifting, climbing, standing, equipment use):

• Regularly exert up to 75 lbs of force occasionally; 30 lbs of force frequently
• Stand or walk for 80% of the workday
• Required to have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment.
• Mobility & Posture: Standing, walking, crouching, stooping, kneeling, and balancing on varied surfaces
• Manual Dexterity: Reaching, grasping, pushing, pulling, and lifting objects using upper body strength
• Fine Motor Skills: Repetitive motions involving wrists, hands, and fingers for precision tasks
• Communication: Clear verbal expressions and active listening to convey and receive detailed instructions
• Sensory Abilities: Adequate hearing to distinguish sounds and spoken communication in a work environment

Environmental Factors (hazardous materials, work location, work surfaces, exposure):

• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment: steel toe boots, safety glasses, and ear plugs
• Exposure to various weather conditions cold or hot, wet/humid conditions, and loud noise levels. No climate-controlled environment.
• Work near hazards: moving machinery, vehicles, electrical currents, and chemicals
• Encounter atmospheric conditions: fumes, dust, gases, odors