Maintenance Worker 1
About The Position
The Maintenance Worker performs preventive and corrective maintenance in the plant under management supervision. This role involves assisting in the installation of new equipment, supporting the Maintenance Supervisor on special fabrication and construction projects, and following a preventative maintenance schedule. For those above Level 1, responsibilities include training Level 1 personnel. The worker performs machine repair and installation tasks such as replacing motors, rebuilding gear boxes, running threaded and weld piping, overhauling pumps, and replacing packing shaft seals on cookers and pumps. Welding and using a cutting torch are also part of the job. Daily greasing and oiling of plant equipment are required, along with diagnosing and replacing equipment parts with minimal direction. The role also involves diagnosing and repairing control circuits and VFD installation. Maintaining a clean, neat, and orderly work area is essential. The employee is responsible for using assigned personal protective equipment and required safety equipment, being familiar with and observing all Company safety rules and regulations, and attending regularly scheduled safety meetings. Participation on the Safety Committee may also be requested. All other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Experience in operating a forklift.
- Experience in welding, electrical, and mechanicals.
Nice To Haves
- Vocational school training preferred.
- 2 years experience with similar equipment preferred.
- Basic knowledge of general maintenance and equipment operations.
- Welding proficiency in MIG and Stick as well as vertical and overhead.
- Proficiency in control power electric.
- General mechanical aptitude; able to diagnosis and repair problems with motors and other equipment.
- Good math skills; add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
Responsibilities
- Assists in the installation of new equipment.
- Assists the Maintenance Supervisor and/or other personnel on special fabrication and construction projects.
- Follows preventative maintenance schedule.
- Trains Level 1 Maintenance personnel (if above level 1 maintenance).
- Performs machine repair and installation such as replacing motors, rebuilding gear boxes, run threaded piping, run weld piping, overhaul pumps, replace packing shaft seals on cookers and pumps, welds and uses cutting torch.
- Conducts daily greasing and oiling of plant equipment.
- Diagnosis and replacement of equipment parts with little or no direction.
- Ability to diagnose and repair control circuits and VFD installation.
- Maintains clean, neat, and orderly work area at all times.
- Responsible for using assigned personal protective equipment and required safety equipment; responsible for being familiar with and observing all Company safety rules and regulations.
- Attends regularly scheduled safety meetings and may be asked to serve on Safety Committee.
- All other duties as assigned.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
