General / Facilities Maintenance

American Air Filter; Smithfield (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

American Air Filter is seeking an entry-level maintenance helper to support daily maintenance tasks within the facility. You will assist mechanics, electricians, custodians, and other staff to keep equipment and areas in good condition.

The role requires reading and following written work instructions, ability to lift, stand, and work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, noise, and dust. A strong teamwork mindset and reliability are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Knowledge of manufacturing and prior work in manufacturing preferred.
• Must be able to read and follow written work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assists or works independently on various maintenance projects in the facility.
• Helps mechanics or electricians with any maintenance function.
• Helps custodians with cleaning, waxing floors, or other tasks as needed.
• Assists with painting, cleaning walls, floors, machinery, or external equipment.
• Keeps yards clean and free of trash or equipment parts.
• Must be able to work unexpected hours.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Reading instructions

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

PURPOSE OF POSITION

Assists or works independently on various maintenance projects in the facility.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

• Helps mechanics or electricians with any maintenance function.
• Helps custodians at time with cleaning and waxing floors or ant functions that they need assistance with.
• Helps with painting, cleaning walls, cleaning floors, cleaning machinery or any outside equipment or buildings.
• Keep yards clean and free of any trash or equipment parts.
• Must be able to work unexpected hours.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

DECISIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Must work safely at all times obeying both OSHA and company guidelines.
• Report any unsafe actions or conditions to management immediately.
• Must be able to work unsupervised.

Requirements

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred (GED).
• Knowledge of manufacturing and prior work in manufacturing preferred.
• Must be able to read and follow written work instructions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

• Must be able to lift up to approximately 45 pounds.
• Must be able to stand on your feet for extended period of time.
• Must be able to work around equipment that generates extensive heat.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, and squat.
• Must be able to travel throughout the facility to obtain information needed to perform job functions.
• Must be able to work/collaborate with a team.
• Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, fumes, dust particles, and temperature extremes.