Maintenance Mechanic - 1st Shift

Polar Beverages • Temple, TX

5d

About The Position

Working in accordance with verbal and written instructions, established procedures, and assignments from a supervisor or foreman, the Maintenance Mechanic performs a variety of maintenance duties on machines and equipment. The mechanic assists with installation, repair, rebuilding, and diagnosis; performs preventive maintenance; tests machinery; and carries out machining and welding tasks to produce metal and wood products according to specifications. The position may also require operating lifts and forklifts for maintenance projects, following corporate safety rules, and keeping the work area clean and orderly.

Requirements

• Be capable of working a 10-hour day.
• Frequently use hands for repetitive movement, single grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation.
• Perform heavy work, including lifting from 1 to 75 pounds.
• Frequently use feet for repetitive movement, such as operating foot controls.
• Frequently bend, twist, squat, climb, and reach.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installing, repairing, rebuilding, and diagnosing machines and equipment as assigned by the supervisor or foreman.
• Diagnose machine malfunctions and operating difficulties and make temporary repairs to keep machines in production or permanent repairs when possible.
• Perform preventive maintenance according to instructions and preventive maintenance work orders, and assist in designing the preventive maintenance program.
• Run and test machinery through various cycles.
• Perform machining and welding tasks required to produce metal and wood products according to specifications.
• Operate boom lifts, forklifts, platform lifts, and similar equipment as needed for maintenance projects.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as required.
• Observe corporate safety rules and regulations.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed