Junior Mechanic - Full Time (Mornings)

Hire East Idaho; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hire East Idaho is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support manufacturing operations by performing preventive maintenance, set-up, changeover, and repair of production equipment at our Idaho Falls facility.

You will train the operations team to increase capability, document best practices, and help reduce downtime by improving equipment reliability. The role requires lifting up to 100 lbs, standing for long periods, and working varying hours. Beginning welding experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Two+ years of maintenance experience in a production environment.
• Ability to read and understand equipment manuals.
• Ability to complete full changeover unassisted.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with mechanical systems.
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs and work in varying postures.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and assist with sanitizing, cleaning, and lubrication.
• Set up, changeover, and repair of production equipment.
• Train operations team to document best practices and increase capability.
• Complete various special projects as skills permit.
• Work long or unusual hours as needed.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Equipment troubleshooting

Read manuals

Changeover setup

Lifting 100 lbs

Basic electrical

Welding experience

Math skills

Written communication

Independent work

Tools

Mechanical tools

Job description

Supports manufacturing operations through PM execution, training, changeover, set-up, and repair of production equipment for assigned platform. Works with operations team to reduce downtime by improving equipment reliability.

6:30 AM-3:00 PM (Monday-Friday)

Essential Responsibilities

• Maintains equipment by performing preventive maintenance, mechanical repairs, and aiding operations in sanitizing, cleaning, and lubricating.
• Trains operations team to increase capability, including the creation of simple one point communications to document best practices
• Performs set-up, changeover, and repair of production equipment.
• Completes various special projects according to skill and ability.

Additional

• Performs other duties as assigned or needed.
• Performs facility assignments as required.
• Works long or unusual hours on assigned shift.

Essential Qualifications

• Ability to troubleshoot most equipment in facility.
• Ability to read and understand equipment manuals.
• Ability to complete full changeover unassisted.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to install and repair plumbing.
• Ability to repair pneumatic equipment.
• Basic compressor knowledge.
• Ability to work under stress.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Standing, sitting or walking for duration of shift.
• Visually read work orders, product, etc.
• Manual dexterity for such duties as needed in the maintenance field.
• Ability to work in high elevations, climb stairs, etc.
• Ability to organize and coordinate projects.
• Good math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide, etc.).
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities with efficiency and accuracy.
• Two (2) plus years’ experience in similar role

Additional

• Beginning electrical experience.
• Knowledge of advanced mechanical tools.
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs.
• Beginning welding experience.