IND MAINTENANCE MECHANIC A - 1st Shift - $28.00 - 24.00
About The Position
Valdese Weavers is a 100% employee-owned (ESOP) company that has been in business for over 100 years. It designs and manufactures residential and contract-grade fabrics for furniture manufacturers, fabric distributors, and large retailers. The Industrial Maintenance Mechanic A performs general upkeep of plant property and equipment, following ISO 9001 work instructions and standards. The position is located in Valdese, North Carolina, and is listed for first shift. Scheduled overtime is required. The posting mentions a $50 attendance bonus for every two weeks with no missed time, excluding shutdown periods; it also notes a $1.00 shift premium for second- and third-shift employees.
Requirements
- Good communication skills and ability to work well with others.
- Ability to read, write, and perform basic math in English.
- Experience in welding, pipefitting, boilers, air conditioners, air compressors, and operating lathes and milling machines.
- Good mechanical ability.
- Ability to perform heavy lifting.
- Ability to read mechanical and electrical blueprints.
Responsibilities
- Plan procedures for the setup, installation, and repair of production and building equipment, special-purpose machines, high-pressure steam, water, air, and gas systems, electrical and electronic controls, piping, and tubing.
- Repair plant facilities, including flooring and tile, and perform general carpentry.
- Inspect equipment for proper lubrication and perform preventive maintenance.
- Diagnose equipment and facility problems, disassemble equipment, determine the extent of repairs, estimate labor time for outside repairs, and make necessary repairs and adjustments.
- Set up and operate lathes, milling machines, and other machine tools.
- Plan and lay out work for lower-classified mechanics.
- Weld and work with sheet metal as required.
- Work scheduled overtime.
- Clean up after maintenance activities using good housekeeping standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Follow safety guidelines, report job-related injuries and safety hazards to the supervisor immediately, and participate in programs to identify, investigate, and correct safety hazards.
- Use required safety equipment, including ear protection in high-noise areas, a safety belt, gloves, and other specialized equipment.
Benefits
- $50 attendance bonus for every two weeks with no missed time, excluding shutdown periods.
- $1.00 shift premium for second- and third-shift employees.
- Employee ownership through an ESOP.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
