Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY: The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining large industrial textile processing equipment, as well as facility maintenance. Tasks include start-up and shut-down procedures, electrical troubleshooting, maintaining and operating boilers, welding and cutting, hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical, and other systems

• Assists Maintenance Manager with all plant maintenance operations, ensuring that plant premises and equipment are kept in safe and clean condition
• Assists in building a maintenance program that optimizes the plant’s uptime, considers costs, and satisfies all industry regulations and OSHA guidelines
• Complete PMs. Troubleshoot, repair, and rebuild equipment and document the work done without direct supervision
• Monitor equipment and ensure it is kept in good working order. Work closely with management to repair or replace equipment as needed
• Monitor boilers and associated equipment for proper operation
• Assist outside contractors with repairing and installing machinery
• Able to apply general plumbing and HVAC skills to maintain equipment and facility
• Always complies with company policies and procedures
• Maintains a neat and clean working area throughout the day
• Operate forklift to unload and load trucks.
• Other duties as assigned, as required by scope of work or customer needs.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience is required
• Punctuality and reliability is a must.
• Honesty and exceptional work ethic.
• Ability to solve problems independently.
• High School diploma/GED equivalent required.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• 2ndt Class B Boilers Operator License preferred.

Physical Demands

• Continual standing and walking during shift.
• Continual reaching with hands/fingers/arms during shift.
• Occasional climbing, balancing, kneeling, and crouching during shift.
• Must be able to occasionally lift over 80 pounds.
• Will occasionally encounter toxic chemicals.

Schedule

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Must be able to work OT and weekends as needed

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Pay range

• $25-$32