Clow Valve - MCF Maintenance Mechanic

McWane•Oskaloosa, IA

About The Position

Clow Valve's Metal Casting Facility has an immediate opening for a Maintenance Mechanic on the 3rd shift, from 9:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. The starting rate is $29.11, with a qualified rate of $30.95 and a $1.20 third-shift differential. A $1,500 sign-on bonus is offered after the 120-day probationary period. The role maintains and services Metal Casting Facility equipment and machinery, including routine inspections, lubrication, cleaning, troubleshooting, adjustments, repairs, and preventive maintenance. Work also includes minor repairs to hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical equipment, welding and minor fabrication, operating material-handling equipment, and general area cleanup. The job involves physically demanding work in varied and sometimes extreme conditions, including inside and outside the facility, around machinery, dust and fumes, and on slippery or uneven surfaces. Employees must be able to use required personal protective equipment and safely use hand and power tools.

Requirements

Have 2–4 years of verifiable maintenance mechanic experience.
Be able to lift and carry less than 50 pounds.
Be able to frequently bend, push, pull, reach, and twist, up to 90 times per hour.
Be able to stand and walk 8 to 10 hours per day.
Be able to move the neck forward and backward and turn right and left; kneel, squat, and climb using arms and legs.
Be able to repeatedly use both hands and fingers to grasp, flex, extend, exert force, wear gloves, and use tools.
Be able to work frequently in extreme temperatures, indoors and outdoors, including on slippery, uneven, and unstable surfaces.
Be able to work with hands in water, around machinery, at unprotected heights, and around dust and fumes.
Be able to operate a crane, truck, forklift, and other moving vehicles.
Be able to wear applicable personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, metatarsal-guarded boots, hearing protection, respirators, and a welding mask.
Be able to recognize and safely and effectively use basic and portable power tools and hand tools.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an industrial or manufacturing setting is preferred.
A technical degree is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

Repair, maintain, install, lubricate, troubleshoot, and adjust machines and equipment.
Perform routine inspections of Metal Casting Facility equipment.
Lubricate and clean Metal Casting Facility equipment.
Perform minor repairs on hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical equipment and machines.
Use common hardware, including bolts and pipe fittings.
Perform preventive maintenance on Metal Casting Facility equipment and machinery.
Operate fork trucks, lifts, and conveyors.
Perform welding and minor fabrication.
Clean up the work area.