Maintenance Mechanic/Electrician
About The Position
VORTEQ is hiring a Maintenance Mechanic/Electrician to maintain and repair machinery and mechanical and electrical equipment in a manufacturing plant. The role includes preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, removing and replacing defective parts, inspecting and measuring used parts, adjusting equipment and control instruments, fabricating repair parts, and maintaining parts and supply inventories. The employee also documents maintenance work, communicates needs and irregularities to work teams, follows safety and quality requirements, and contributes to team efforts. Duties may be expanded as required by management. Training takes place on first shift, with the position converting to second shift after training is complete. The schedule includes 12-hour days, on-call availability, and overtime as needed. The work environment includes large machinery with moving parts, forklift traffic, and material storage.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Prior field-related experience.
- Ability to pass required company tests and maintain and demonstrate proficiency during probationary training.
- Previous experience in electrical engineering or another related field.
- Familiarity with electrical schematics, blueprints, and manuals.
- Familiarity with electrical equipment and hand tools.
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
- Solid understanding of mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, and plumbing.
- Proficient in reading and writing.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift at least 50 pounds.
- Ability to climb, kneel, reach, and work in restricted or confined spaces.
- Availability for 12-hour days, on-call work, and overtime as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Welding and cutting skills.
Responsibilities
- Complete preventive maintenance on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines.
- Troubleshoot equipment by observing and listening to machinery and using precision measuring and testing instruments.
- Dismantle equipment to remove defective parts, using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools.
- Inspect used parts and determine changes in dimensional requirements using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
- Adjust equipment and control instruments using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges.
- Control downtime through routine preventive maintenance and monitoring compliance.
- Fabricate repair parts using machine-shop instrumentation and equipment.
- Maintain equipment, parts, and supplies inventories, including anticipating needs, ordering, expediting orders, and verifying receipts.
- Provide mechanical maintenance information in response to questions and requests.
- Prepare mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information.
- Maintain technical knowledge through workshops, technical publications, and professional networks.
- Document and communicate actions, irregularities, and continuing needs among work teams.
- Maintain a safe and clean working environment in compliance with procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Troubleshoot motor and control systems.
- Perform routine maintenance on electrical wiring and systems.
- Adhere to quality and safety codes.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefit package.
- Company-paid $50,000 life insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Growth opportunities.
- $1,750 employee referral program.
- Paid time off (PTO).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
