AMVETS Jobs

Summary of Principal Functions:

· 40-50 hours per week, along with weekends

· Works with vendors, contractors, engineers, and fellow employees

· Performs routine maintenance activities

· Safe Working Procedures are a must

· Assists with overall plant needs

Specific Responsibilities:

· Safely and quickly troubleshoots and mechanical problems in a fast paced plant environment.

· Understands, records, and reacts to Mechanical issues within the plant.

· Monitors/documents required checklists related to maintenance procedures.

· Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.

· Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments.

· Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts; using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.

· Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges.

· Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance.

· Fabricates repair parts by using shop instrumentation, equipment, and tools.

· Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt.

· Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.

· Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

· Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Experience Needed:

· 5 or more years of industrial/manufacturing maintenance

Competencies Required:

· Experience with fabrication: welding, machining, metal working, etc.

· Ability to read blueprints, P&ID drawings, electrical and mechanical schematics

· Ability to work in a team-oriented environment and the ability to manage multiple tasks

· Experience with mechanical aspects of hydraulics and pneumatics

· Must be able to lift 50 pounds

· Must be able to stand for long periods of time

· Must be able to work in a 24/7 operational environment

· Must be able to work in areas of extreme heat and cold

· Must have experience or competencies in the operation of mobile equipment such as front end loaders and/or forklifts

· Familiarity with Metric to Decimal conversion

Position Details

Minimum Qualifications:

· Experienced (Non-Manager)

Career Category:

· Category: Manufacturing, Design, Production - Type: Industrial Machinery Repair & Maintenance

Education Required:

· High School Diploma/Equivalency

Job Characteristics:

· Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

· 401(k)

· Dental insurance

· Health insurance

· Paid time off

· Vision insurance

Schedule:

· 12 hour shift

· Day shift

· Evening shift

· Holidays

· Monday to Friday

· Night shift

· On call

· Overtime

· Weekends as