Maintenance Mechanic

Wabash•Fond du Lac, WI

10h

About The Position

This position maintains tools, equipment, and fixtures to keep them in working order, using independent judgment to solve maintenance problems and ensuring proper care of company equipment. The role includes work at heights over six feet using a ladder or scaffolding. Physical demands include bending, stooping, climbing, standing, and kneeling, as well as good hearing acuity, for approximately 100% of the shift. Working conditions include loud noise, welding fumes, and grinding dust. The Maintenance Mechanic repairs, maintains, and inspects shop and office tools and equipment, with a strong emphasis on welding equipment. The role also involves electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic repairs; parts inventory and requests; fixture construction and setup; machinery relocation; preventative maintenance on equipment and vehicles; and facilities and grounds work. The employee must follow safety policies, use required personal protective equipment, and comply with lockout/tagout procedures. The position requires at least one year of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment. The employee must be available to stay beyond scheduled work hours on short notice and may be called in for emergency repairs. The employee is required to furnish the tools needed for the work and receives a tool allowance as stated in the Employee Guidelines.

Requirements

At least one year of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of pneumatic and electrical tools and equipment.
Ability to read and understand schematic diagrams for repair tools and equipment.
Ability to understand electrical tests and meters.
Knowledge and skill in general mechanics.
Ability to make sound independent decisions in the care and maintenance of company-owned tools and equipment.
Precision working with minimum tolerances and careful attention to prevent injury when responsible for electrical power flow; exposure to high-voltage electricity.
Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds and to lift and move heavier objects with assistance from another employee.
Knowledge of general shop rules, practices, and safety precautions.
Ability and willingness to cooperate with coworkers and work as part of a team.
Ability to climb over six feet using a ladder or scaffolding.
Ability to bend, stoop, climb, stand, and kneel, and good hearing acuity for approximately 100% of the shift.
Availability to stay after scheduled work hours on short notice and to be called in for emergency repairs.
Must furnish all tools necessary to perform the required work.

Responsibilities

Repair, maintain, and inspect shop and office tools and equipment to ensure proper working order, with a strong emphasis on welding equipment.
Perform work requiring basic knowledge of electrical principles, statutory codes, material properties, and electrical equipment operation.
Perform basic pneumatic and hydraulic repairs.
Inventory and request spare and replacement parts for shop and office tools and equipment.
Build and set up work fixtures.
Relocate heavy machinery as required.
Complete assigned duties in accordance with safety policies and practices, including regard for personal and team safety and safe equipment use.
Wear approved personal protective equipment, including safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses with side shields, respirators, hearing protection, and a safety harness when using the lift.
Comply with lockout/tagout procedures.
Perform preventative maintenance on equipment and vehicles according to schedule.
Perform facilities and grounds tasks and repairs, including painting, cleanup, and basic carpentry.
Perform additional work as assigned by the department supervisor.