Clow Valve - MS Maintenance Mechanic C

McWane•Oskaloosa, IA

22h

About The Position

Clow Valve's Machine Shop has an immediate opening for a Maintenance Mechanic C on the weekend shift, working 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday. The starting wage is $30.14, with a qualified wage of $30.80. Health insurance is available after 60 days, and a $1,500 sign-on bonus is offered after the 120-day probationary period. The role maintains and repairs machines and equipment in Clow Valve’s machine shop. Work includes routine inspections, lubrication and cleaning, minor repairs, preventative maintenance, operation of material-handling equipment, and welding and minor fabrication. The position requires physical activity, work around machinery, and work in extreme temperatures and on potentially slippery, uneven, or unstable surfaces. Employees must safely use tools and wear applicable personal protective equipment.

Requirements

Pass an aptitude test.
Have 2–4 years of verifiable maintenance mechanic experience; industrial or manufacturing experience is preferred.
Be able to lift and carry less than 50 pounds.
Be able to perform frequent bending, pushing, pulling, reaching, and twisting, up to 90 times per hour.
Be able to stand and walk 8 to 10 hours per day.
Be able to move the neck forward and backward and turn right and left; kneel, squat, and climb using arms and legs.
Be able to repetitively use both hands and fingers to grasp, flex, extend, exert force, wear gloves, and use tools.
Be able to work frequently in extreme temperatures indoors and outdoors, including on slippery, uneven, or unstable surfaces, and around machinery.
Be able to wear applicable PPE, including safety glasses, metatarsal-guarded boots, hearing protection, respirators, and a welding mask.
Recognize and safely and effectively use basic and portable power tools and hand tools.

Nice To Haves

A technical degree is a strong plus.
Maintenance mechanic experience in an industrial or manufacturing setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Repair, maintain, install, lubricate, troubleshoot, and adjust machines and equipment.
Perform routine equipment inspections, lubrication, and cleaning.
Perform minor repairs on hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical equipment and machines.
Use common hardware, including bolts and pipe fittings.
Perform preventative maintenance on equipment and machinery.
Operate fork trucks, lifts, and conveyors.
Perform welding and minor fabrication.