Maintenance Helper

Allied-Mechanical; Canada; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Job summary

Allied Mechanical is seeking a Maintenance Helper to support routine lubrication, coolant service, preventive maintenance, cleaning, inspections, and basic maintenance tasks on CNC machines and shop equipment. You will work under experienced maintenance personnel, assist with repairs, document work, and develop mechanical skills for progression within the Maintenance Department.

The role includes on-site work in our manufacturing facility with safety training, environmental compliance, and

Qualifications

• 6 months experience in industrial maintenance, machine shop, manufacturing, automotive, mechanical, or related experience.
• Mechanical aptitude and demonstrated interest in learning industrial maintenance.
• Basic knowledge of hand tools and safe tool use; ability to learn the proper use of power tools and maintenance equipment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, safety procedures, and equipment-specific work instructions.
• Basic math skills and ability to read labels, gauges, fluid levels, and simple maintenance documentation.
• Ability to work safely around CNC machinery, fabrication equipment, forklifts, cranes, oils, coolants, and other industrial hazards.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine lubrication of CNC machines and other production equipment using the specified oils, greases, and lubricants according to established schedules and procedures.
• Check, maintain, and replenish machine oil, hydraulic fluid, way lube, spindle oil, coolant, and other approved fluid levels as assigned.
• Monitor coolant concentration using approved test equipment and make routine adjustments as directed and trained.
• Inspect lubrication systems, reservoirs, pumps, lines, filters, sight glasses, and related components for proper condition and operation; report leaks, low levels, contamination, unusual noises, or other abnormalities.
• Perform assigned preventive maintenance tasks such as filter changes, cleaning reservoirs and sumps, replacing or cleaning strainers, machine cleaning, chip removal, and other repetitive maintenance activities.
• Assist Maintenance Technicians with troubleshooting, repair, installation, removal, and servicing of CNC machines, fabrication equipment, pumps, motors, and other shop equipment.
• Perform basic mechanical maintenance and minor repairs within training and authorization; escape electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, controls, or other complex repairs to qualified maintenance personnel.
• Clean coolant tanks, machine pans, chip areas, and maintenance work areas; help control oil, coolant, and debris accumulation around equipment.
• Collect, label, handle, transfer, and stage used oil, coolant, filters, absorbents, and other maintenance waste in accordance with company procedures and environmental requirements.
• Use hand tools, portable power tools, pumps, carts, and other maintenance equipment safely and properly within the employee’s training and authorization.
• Assist with movement, setup, and positioning of equipment, parts, tools, and maintenance materials using approved material-handling equipment when trained and authorized.
• Follow lockout/tagout, machine guarding, chemical handling, spill response, PPE, and other applicable safety procedures.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Basic math

Reading instructions

Tool handling

Learning mindset

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Aerial lift certification

Job description

ABOUT ALLIED MECHANICAL

Since 1951, Allied Mechanical (www.alliedmech.com) has been providing excellence in machining services to a broad range of business platforms including aerospace, space, energy, nuclear, military, oil refinery, turbine compressor, semiconductor and data storage. We specialize in machining large castings and other metal/alloy parts. Allied's greatest asset is its unique ability to offer customers turn-key, fully integrated machining, welding and assembly solutions through a world class team.

Allied Mechanical offers a competitive salary with a full range of benefits such as:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance (as well as other auxiliary benefits i.e. life insurance, pet insurance, LTD)
• 401(k) with profit sharing company contributions
• 2 weeks paid time off in the first year, increasing to 3 weeks in the 2nd year and 4 weeks on the 4th year
• 9 paid holidays

EXPECTED HIRING RANGE: $20 - $21 per hour

SUMMARY

The Maintenance Helper supports by performing routine lubrication, coolant service, preventive maintenance, cleaning, inspections, and basic maintenance tasks. The Maintenance Helper works under the direction of experienced maintenance personnel, assists with repairs and equipment servicing, documents completed work, and develops the mechanical skills necessary for progression within the Maintenance Department.

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Perform routine lubrication of CNC machines and other production equipment using the specified oils, greases, and lubricants according to established schedules and procedures.
• Check, maintain, and replenish machine oil, hydraulic fluid, way lube, spindle oil, coolant, and other approved fluid levels as assigned.
• Monitor coolant concentration using approved test equipment and make routine adjustments as directed and trained.
• Inspect lubrication systems, reservoirs, pumps, lines, filters, sight glasses, and related components for proper condition and operation; report leaks, low levels, contamination, unusual noises, or other abnormalities.
• Perform assigned preventive maintenance tasks such as filter changes, cleaning reservoirs and sumps, replacing or cleaning strainers, machine cleaning, chip removal, and other repetitive maintenance activities.
• Assist Maintenance Technicians with troubleshooting, repair, installation, removal, and servicing of CNC machines, fabrication equipment, pumps, motors, and other shop equipment.
• Perform basic mechanical maintenance and minor repairs within training and authorization; escape electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, controls, or other complex repairs to qualified maintenance personnel.
• Clean coolant tanks, machine pans, chip areas, and maintenance work areas; help control oil, coolant, and debris accumulation around equipment.
• Collect, label, handle, transfer, and stage used oil, coolant, filters, absorbents, and other maintenance waste in accordance with company procedures and environmental requirements.
• Use hand tools, portable power tools, pumps, carts, and other maintenance equipment safely and properly within the employee’s training and authorization.
• Assist with movement, setup, and positioning of equipment, parts, tools, and maintenance materials using approved material-handling equipment when trained and authorized.
• Follow lockout/tagout, machine guarding, chemical handling, spill response, PPE, and other applicable safety procedures.

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Report unsafe conditions, equipment concerns, spills, and hazards to the supervisor or manager and attend all required safety training.
• Maintain assigned work areas in a safe, clean, and orderly condition and support good housekeeping practices throughout the facility.
• Assist other departments and/or work areas as requested by management or supervision.
• Follow all company policies, procedures, quality requirements, and safety guidelines; report all accidents and injuries immediately.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE

• 6 months experience in industrial maintenance, machine shop, manufacturing, automotive, mechanical, or related experience
• Mechanical aptitude and demonstrated interest in learning industrial maintenance.
• Basic knowledge of hand tools and safe tool use; ability to learn the proper use of power tools and maintenance equipment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, safety procedures, and equipment-specific work instructions.
• Basic math skills and ability to read labels, gauges, fluid levels, and simple maintenance documentation.
• Ability to work safely around CNC machinery, fabrication equipment, forklifts, cranes, oils, coolants, and other industrial hazards.
• Forklift, aerial lift, or other equipment certification is a plus; training may be provided as required.
• Rate your knowledge of machine hydraulics and repair
• Rate your knowledge of electrical maintenance and troubleshooting

EDUCATION

High school diploma or GED preferred. Relevant vocational, trade school, industrial maintenance, machining, mechanical, or technical coursework is a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Note: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee should have the:

• Ability to use basic computer systems, tablets, scanners, or other devices used to access work orders, preventive maintenance records, and maintenance documentation.
• Ability to regularly walk and move throughout the manufacturing facility and around machinery and equipment.
• Ability to see, detect, identify, and assess equipment conditions and surroundings within the manufacturing facility.
• Ability to frequently bend, turn, stoop, crouch, kneel, reach, push, and pull while performing maintenance activities.
• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time, up to the bulk of the shift.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; heavier items must be moved using appropriate assistance or material-handling equipment.
• Ability to safely go up and down staircases, ladders, and work platforms as required.
• Sufficient manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination to use tools, handle lubricants and maintenance materials, reach into accessible equipment areas, and perform basic mechanical tasks.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the job. The employee will spend approximately 0% (excluding breaks and meal periods) of time in an office environment and approximately 100% of the time in the manufacturing facility. Work is performed around operating CNC machine tools, fabrication equipment, material-handling equipment. Personal protective equipment is required and may include, but is not limited to, safety glasses, safety slip/oil-resistant footwear, gloves appropriate to the task, hearing protection, and other PPE based on the work being performed. The employee must follow all applicable safety procedures and may only perform maintenance tasks for which they have been trained and authorized.

Allied Mechanical is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

We encourage women, vets and those with disabilities to apply.

If you need reasonable accommodations in order to apply or need to discuss the physical/mental requirements of this job, contact us at 909-947-2723.

This is a non-management position

This is a full time position