Maintenance Mechanic - Oakfield

USG Corporation•Oakfield, NY
•$27 - $43

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic performs troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance needed to keep industrial equipment operating efficiently. Equipment may include motors, pneumatic tools, hydraulic systems, conveyor systems, and production machines. The mechanic uses diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer instructions, and engineering specifications to troubleshoot malfunctions and complete work. The role is in the Reliability department on the day shift and requires familiarity with the plant work order system, teamwork, and participation in safety and continuous improvement initiatives. The mechanic must follow safety and housekeeping rules, maintain regular and predictable attendance, work the assigned schedule, and maintain personal tools specified by the operator rate program. Scheduling may include shiftwork, overtime, and weekends where applicable. Pay may be adjusted based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Requirements

  • Ability to perform assigned repair and servicing tasks.
  • Willingness to work the assigned schedule.
  • Consistently demonstrate an understanding of plant and departmental safety rules, standards, and programs.
  • Meet the essential physical requirements of the position, including negotiating steps and ladders.
  • Ability to understand verbal and written instructions from plant supervision and perform assigned tasks efficiently and effectively.
  • Maintain a set of personal tools as specified in the operator rate program.

Responsibilities

  • Comply with safety and housekeeping rules.
  • Troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on industrial equipment to keep it operating efficiently.
  • Use diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer instructions, and engineering specifications to troubleshoot malfunctions and perform maintenance.
  • Become familiar with the plant work order system.
  • Use hand and power tools, cranes and hoists, rigging equipment, welders, fall restraint equipment, and other relevant tools and equipment.
  • Work collaboratively and communicate with team members to achieve required results.
  • Participate actively in plant safety and continuous improvement initiatives as required by supervision.
  • Work the assigned schedule, which may include shiftwork, overtime, and weekends where applicable.
  • Maintain a set of personal tools as specified in the operator rate program.
  • Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Benefits

  • Two medical insurance options, with coverage available from the first day of employment and no waiting period.
  • Vision insurance.
  • Dental insurance.
  • 401(k) Investment Plan with company match.
  • Pension plan.
  • Life insurance.
  • Accident insurance.
  • Legal insurance.
  • Pet insurance.
  • Quarterly bonus potential for hourly employees, based on performance metrics tied to safety, quality, and productivity.
  • Paid time off.
  • Paid holidays.
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