Maintenance Mechanic

NTN Bearing of America; Macomb (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

NTN Bearing of America seeks a Maintenance Technician I (Mechanical) to maintain and repair plant equipment, plumbing, pneumatic and hydraulic systems. You will perform millwright, welding, and carpentry work as needed and troubleshoot to determine repair needs.

The role requires an Associates degree or two years of college or related experience, with strong reading, math, and reasoning abilities. Starting wage ranges from $23.30 to $32.54 per hour, with factors like location and experience

Qualifications

• Associate degree or two years of related education/experience, or training.
• Formal training completion as identified by supervisor/engineering manager.
• Ability to read and interpret safety and maintenance docs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair plant equipment, machinery, and systems.
• Service, install, and repair piping, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Perform millwright, welding, and carpentry work as needed.
• Inspect, evaluate, and recommend repairs or replacements.
• Troubleshoot and determine causes of faults; replace defective parts.
• Lubricate and clean equipment; test and verify repairs.
• Operate lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools.
• Support plant quality and safety programs and 5S standards.
• Maintain regular, dependable attendance; comply with regulations.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading/interpretation

Math concepts

Problem solving

Attention to safety

Education

Associate's degree

Two years college or trade school

Related experience

Job description

Maintenance Technician I (Mechanical)

General Statement of Responsibilities:

1. Maintain and repair plant equipment, machinery, and systems. Service, install, and repair plant plumbing, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment, machinery, and systems.
2. Performs millwright, welding, and carpentry work as needed.
3. Inspect, evaluate, and recommend repairs, or replacement of equipment and machinery as needed.
4. Observes/Troubleshoots equipment and machinery and dismantles same if necessary to determine the causes of trouble. Repairs or replaces defective parts of equipment and machinery.
5. Lubricates and cleans parts of equipment and machinery as needed.
6. Tests equipment and machinery to evaluate repair or need for further repair.
7. Sets up and operates equipment and machinery such as lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metal working tools that aid in repair.
8. Support the Plant quality systems goals/improvements & productivity goals/improvements within the scope of the job.
9. Support the Plant safety programs/goals within the scope of the job.
10. Regular and predictable attendance.
11. Compliance with applicable Company, Corporate, State and Federal regulations.
12. 5S (Sort, Shine, Set in Order, Standardize, and Sustain) is required of every job

Education & Experience:

Associate's degree or equivalent from two year college or technical school; or two years related experience and/or training; or combination of education and experience. Completion of any formalized training courses as identified by Department Supervisor/Facilities Engineering Manager.

Language, Math, & Reasoning Ability Requirements:

Language- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with vendors or employees of the organization. Math- Ability to work with mathematical concepts and fundamentals of geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical solutions. Reasoning- Ability to solve practical problems and to deal with variables in situations where limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

Physical- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee frequently is required to walk, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Work Environment- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is variable and can be very loud.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

No certificates, licenses, or registrations are required for this position.

Accommodations:

The qualifications, physical demands, & work environment specifications listed in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform this job's essential functions.

Starting Wage :

Base starting wage is $23.30 - $32.54/an hour. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to: job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity. At NTN, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.