Entry Level Maintenance Mechanic

General Engineering Co Va•Abingdon, VA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for the installation, repair, and maintenance of production machinery to include (CNC and Manual Lathes and Mills). Maintenance duties also include buildings, grounds, and utilities.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required
Basic computer skills
Previous experience in building maintenance or equivalent preparation through other work experience or education.
Working knowledge of National Electric Code and other applicable local, state, or federal codes.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of the various work disciplines.
Ability to detect, diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical malfunctions in production machinery.
Ability to properly use the tools of the trades.
Knowledge of commonly used maintenance materials.
Ability to safely operate materials handling equipment, including forklifts.
Ability to work from verbal instructions and/or pencil sketches or diagrams.
Physically able to stoop, bend, lift and position materials of moderate weight.
Willingness to work hours (including overtime) or shift assigned.

Nice To Haves

3-5 years of maintenance experience
3-5 years of electrical experience

Responsibilities

Performs breakdown maintenance on production machinery and utilities (electric, water, hydraulic, pneumatic, and compressed air), as required.
Installs new or relocates existing production machinery, whenever required. Work may include foundations, conduit, and wiring, and plumbing for water and compressed air.
Repairs building defects or damage.
Maintains grounds, including grass cutting and spreading of chemicals.
Performs scheduled, preventive maintenance on production machinery.
Maintains overhead lighting in office and shop areas.
Repairs and performs preventive maintenance to overhead cranes.
May be required to tests, adjust, and perform certain general and preventive maintenance duties to the HVAC, and Chrome Plating Tank system.
May perform breakdown and preventive maintenance to materials handling equipment.
Performs other duties as assigned.