Maintenance Mechanic

Healthcare Linen Services Group•Portage, IN

160d•$25 - $30

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic installs, repairs, and maintains large industrial textile processing equipment and performs facility maintenance. The work includes start-up and shut-down procedures; electrical troubleshooting; maintaining and operating boilers; welding and cutting; and working with hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and other systems. The mechanic assists the Maintenance Manager with plant maintenance operations and helps keep the premises and equipment safe and clean. The role also supports development of a maintenance program focused on plant uptime, cost considerations, industry regulations, and OSHA guidelines. The mechanic completes preventive maintenance, troubleshoots, repairs, and rebuilds equipment, and documents work without direct supervision. Responsibilities also include monitoring boilers and equipment, assisting outside contractors, applying general plumbing and HVAC skills, following company policies and procedures, keeping the work area clean, and operating a forklift to load and unload trucks.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience.
Punctuality and reliability.
Honesty and exceptional work ethic.
Ability to solve problems independently.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Must be at least 18 years old.

Nice To Haves

Second Class B Boilers Operator License preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the Maintenance Manager with plant maintenance operations and help keep plant premises and equipment safe and clean.
Assist in developing a maintenance program that optimizes plant uptime, considers costs, and satisfies industry regulations and OSHA guidelines.
Complete preventive maintenance tasks; troubleshoot, repair, and rebuild equipment; and document completed work without direct supervision.
Monitor equipment to ensure it remains in good working order and work with management on repairs or replacement as needed.
Monitor boilers and associated equipment for proper operation.
Assist outside contractors with machinery repairs and installations.
Apply general plumbing and HVAC skills to maintain equipment and the facility.
Comply with company policies and procedures.
Maintain a neat and clean working area throughout the day.
Operate a forklift to load and unload trucks.
Perform other duties as assigned based on the scope of work or customer needs.