Maintenance Mechanic

MSA, The Safety Company; Auburn (ME); On-site; USD 31,684 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

MSA Safety is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic for our Auburn, Maine manufacturing plant. This role supports maintenance and mechanic duties for building and manufacturing equipment inside and outside the plant.

You should have hands-on ability with hand and power tools, solid mechanical/electrical knowledge, and a willingness to learn electrical aspects and broader equipment maintenance. Great growth potential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; 1-5 years mechanical experience preferred.
• Able to stand, reach, bend, stoop and walk throughout shift.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and troubleshoot equipment.
• Willing to work overtime and collaborate in a team.
• Able to read and understand technical manuals; basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain production equipment and perform preventative maintenance.
• Assist with machine maintenance and facilities improvements.
• Provide rapid response to downtime and document work performed.
• Ensure safety compliance and maintain clean, organized shop.
• Support facility projects and learn electrical portions as needed.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Problem solving

Teamwork

Manual dexterity

Overtime willingness

Reading technical manuals

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Power tools

Electrical knowledge

Hand tools

Schematics reading

Job description

Overview

Are you someone who is passionate, motivated, and driven to make a difference? If so, MSA Safety is the perfect fit for your career.

At MSA, SAFETY is who we are AND it is what we do. We are a purpose-driven company committed to deploying innovation and technology to deliver on our Mission to help protect people and assets all around the world. We continue to be relentless in our pursuit of solving our customers greatest problems so they can go home safe each and every day.

Are you in? Read on for more details about this particular role.

Responsibilities

1st Shift - 5:00 am - 3:30 pm Monday through Thursday (Overtime as business needs dictate)

Starting Pay Rate $23.00/hr - $30.00/hr Depending upon experience

Pay Grade HR999

# of Openings: 1

Our Globe Footwear Plant, a Division of MSA Safety, is looking for individuals who are interested in being part of a team that builds protective leather footwear for firefighters. Our Team consists of individuals performing stitching and non-stitching operations as we convert specialty cut fabric into high quality footwear.

Now hiring for a Maintenance Mechanic at our Auburn, Maine manufacturing plant. This role will support maintenance and mechanic duties for the building and with manufacturing equipment inside and outside of the plant. To be successful in this role you should have the ability to work with hand and power tools, good mechanical and electrical knowledge, and/or ability to learn the electrical portion, and general willingness to learn equipment and building maintenance. This is a great opportunity for a career with future growth and development.

• Effectively maintain production equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance inspections and service on machines.
• Assist with machine maintenance and improvement of facilities systems, buildings, and equipment, including learning all aspects of machines and mechanic’s position.
• Provide and measure rapid response to machine downtime to ensure downtime is minimized.
• Stay current with machine maintenance best practices to continuously improve maintenance techniques.
• Repair broken machines quickly and efficiently; prepare reports documenting work performed.
• Perform general repairs, and routine maintenance on building systems.
• Cleans, organizes, inventories, stocks, and maintains shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies.
• Assist with facility projects as needed.
• Ensure all equipment is in safe operating condition and all safety concerns are immediately reported and addressed.
• Maintain machine guarding and safety risk reduction during maintenance activity and operator equipment facilities use.
• Ensure that all machine guarding meets guidelines and regulations and drive your team to seek and eliminate plant safety risks.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• 1-5 years mechanical experience.
• Mechanically inclined, with great problem-solving skills.
• Able to stand, reach, bend, stoop and walk continuously throughout the day.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Logical thinker, ability to troubleshoot equipment.
• Willing to work overtime as necessary.
• Able to work within a team and independently meeting goals.
• Able to read and understand technical manuals.
• Basic computer knowledge (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Preferred

• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing position.
• Knowledge of electrical systems (able to troubleshoot) on automated equipment and/or willingness to learn.
• Stitching operation and sewing machine maintenance knowledge.
• Able to read schematics.
• Knowledge of driving production to meet KPI's.