Industrial Mechanic - Maintenance Technician

Viking Packaging•New Paltz, NY

20h•$22 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Industrial Mechanic with excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills to join our dynamic team. If you are a passionate professional with a strong mechanical aptitude and a desire to work in a fast-paced and innovative environment, we want to hear from you. The Industrial Mechanic position is located in New Paltz, NY. Viking Industries has specialized in the manufacturing of corrugated packaging and providing logistical solutions to its clients, for the past 52 years. Viking is a 3rd generation family run business that continues to experience growth and improvement. Viking now serves a wide range of industries by delivering a high-quality product because they know packaging is fundamental to the operation of their customers. Join Viking Industries and be part of a dynamic team that values innovation, teamwork, and excellence in the packaging industry. We are well positioned with building expansion and new equipment to support growth. If you have the skills and experience we'd love to hear from you.

Requirements

Safety conscious
Ability to operate machinery to inspect, troubleshoot, evaluate performance, calibrate, repair, and perform preventative maintenance
Knowledge of mechanicals, pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical, power transmission and pumps
Experience organizing, planning, and prioritizing work
Consistent decision making and problem solving that may require creative out of the box thinking
Sense of urgency and accountability
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Positive attitude
Self-motivated, able to follow through with assignments to completion
Required to operate a forklift and scissor lift
Willing to work overtime and some weekends
Must lift up to 50 pounds
Regularly required to stand, sit, walk, carry equipment/parts, talk, hear, kneel, climb, crouch, stoop, and crawl.
Regular use of hands to feel, handle, reach, and operate various tools
High School diploma or equivalent is required
Two-year technical degree and/or appropriate work experience
Basic working knowledge of mechanics, electronics, pneumatics, and hydraulics
Exceptional work ethics
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Flexibility / willingness to operate and work on multiple types of machinery
Ability to read and understand electrical schematics, mechanical prints, and parts manuals
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

Nice To Haves

Experience in Corrugated manufacturing or flexographic printing a plus

Responsibilities

Adhere to all safety policies and procedures
Provide resolution to mechanical and electrical problems
Repair defective equipment such as A/C-D/C drives
Perform routine electrical and mechanical preventative maintenance
Rebuild complex gear trains
Run machines for testing, repair and to coach operators on proper operation of machines
Document all maintenance activities accurately and maintain records
Ensure the work environment remains uncluttered, clean, and well-maintained to ensure safety
Assist in the procurement of spare parts and inventory management
Help ensure that all company standards and customer commitments are met