Maintenance Associate

Batesville Casket Company • Manchester, TN

1d • $32 - $33

About The Position

The Maintenance Associate is responsible for maintaining machines and performing installation, maintenance, service, and repair work on complex mechanical and electrical equipment throughout the plant and office. The work involves diagnosing equipment problems, repairing or replacing defective parts, and adjusting equipment for proper operation. The associate also performs maintenance work on buildings, grounds, and facilities, maintains clean and orderly work areas, follows safety regulations, and completes required reports and records. The role requires skill in a range of maintenance tasks and general knowledge of mechanical and electrical principles and equipment operation.

Requirements

• Ability to work weekends and overtime.
• Ability to follow safety standards and adhere to standard operating procedures.
• Skill in a range of difficult bench and hand operations requiring knowledge of several maintenance skills.
• General knowledge of mechanical and electrical principles and of the construction and operation of equipment and mechanisms.

Nice To Haves

• Previous manufacturing or assembly experience is preferred but not required.
• Dependable, honest, and a quick learner; good communication skills and a team-player attitude.
• Ability to learn new skills at a fast pace.

Responsibilities

• Use job instructions, wiring diagrams, blueprints, specifications, plant layouts, and manufacturers’ maintenance information to perform work.
• Service, maintain, and repair complex machines, equipment, and facilities, including production machinery, conveyers, ovens, welding apparatus, plumbing, air and hydraulic systems, heating equipment, lighting and power circuits, electrical controls, transformers, switchboards, and control panels.
• Respond to service and trouble calls; diagnose, trace, and isolate causes of malfunctions or improper operation.
• Dismantle equipment, assess problems, repair or replace defective parts, and reassemble and adjust equipment for proper operation.
• Sketch repair parts for machining and select and specify belts, pulleys, bearings, gears, and other repair parts.
• Perform welding, brazing, piping, wiring, carpentry, and other maintenance duties involving buildings, grounds, plants, and facilities.
• Keep work areas and equipment clean and orderly, follow safety regulations, and maintain required reports and records.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Expected pay of $32.05 to $33.05 per hour, with increases after 90 calendar days.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, prescription coverage, short-term disability, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), offered after 90 calendar days.
• 401(k) matching program.
• Opportunities for development and advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed