Clow Valve - MCF Maintenance Mechanic

McWane, Inc.•Oskaloosa, IA

5d•$31

About The Position

Clow Valve's Metal Casting Facility has an immediate opening for a Maintenance Mechanic on the third shift, from 9:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. The role maintains and supports Metal Casting Facility equipment and machinery through repairs, inspections, lubrication, cleaning, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance. The mechanic may also operate material-handling equipment, perform welding and minor fabrication, and clean the work area. The position involves demanding physical work and exposure to industrial conditions, including extreme temperatures, dust, fumes, machinery, and uneven or slippery surfaces.

Requirements

Have 2–4 years of verifiable maintenance mechanic experience; industrial or manufacturing experience is preferred.
Be able to lift and carry less than 50 pounds.
Frequently bend, push, pull, reach, and twist, up to 90 times per hour.
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.
Repetitively 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, and on slippery, uneven, or unstable surfaces.
Be able to work with hands in water, around machinery, at unprotected heights, and around dust and fumes; 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.
Recognize and safely and effectively use basic and portable power tools and hand tools.

Nice To Haves

A technical degree is a strong plus.
Maintenance mechanic experience in an industrial or manufacturing setting is preferred.

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.
Perform general cleanup of the work area.