Maintenance Mechanic

Parker Hannifin; Red Oak (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin in Red Oak, IA is seeking a 2nd and/or 3rd Shift Maintenance Mechanic to troubleshoot, repair, and overhaul equipment across machining, electrical, plumbing, and welding disciplines. The role supports multiple maintenance systems and requires safe operation under LOTO and OSHA guidelines.

You will maintain records, administer preventative maintenance programs, and install or repair production equipment while collaborating with engineering and maintenance teams to minimize

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; trade school or equivalent experience preferred.
• Industrial experience in a similar industry is preferred.
• Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficient in basic mechanical or electrical skills.
• Excellent precision measuring ability.
• Understanding of plumbing, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and steam systems.
• Knowledge of preventative, predictive maintenance and proper lubrication.
• Able to read blueprints and plans at plant level.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, overhaul equipment in machining, electrical, plumbing, or welding.
• Maintain equipment records and administer preventative maintenance programs.
• Install, alter, and repair production equipment.
• Ensure compliance with LOTO, confined space and OSHA guidelines.
• Work safely and efficiently to minimize waste and meet production schedules.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Lift up to 50 pounds

General hand tools

Power tools

Light machine shop tools

Hydraulic and pneumatic systems

Blueprint reading

Mechanical and electrical basics

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Detail-oriented

Education

High School diploma or GED

Two years trade school or equivalent experience

Job description

2nd and/or 3rd Shift Maintenance Mechanic

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

To troubleshoot, repair, overhaul equipment in several maintenance systems including machining, electrical, plumbing, or welding.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintenance of machine equipment and hand tools.
• Troubleshoot a problem beyond basic component replacement within two or more specific trades.
• Responsible for maintenance of equipment records, and administration of preventative maintenance programs.
• Installation, alteration, preventative maintenance & repair of various types of production equipment.
• Responsible for proper administration of LOTO, confined space and other OSHA guidelines.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC/ NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Work safely in accordance with regulations, standards, and procedures, and in a manner that eliminates unreasonable risk to health and the environment. Notify management of unsafe conditions or practices, unlawful activities and activities which present unreasonable health and/or environmental risk. Report all safety and/or environmental incidents to management immediately.
• Prevent excess waste of product and/or components by operating the equipment in an efficient manner.
• Maintain production schedules.
• Work with groups in initiating and implementation of programs such as Lean Manufacturing and 5-S.
• Other duties may be assigned later.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Education required/ preferred: High School diploma or GED. Minimum of two years trade school or equivalent experience is preferred.
• Experience: Industrial experience in a similar industry preferred.
• Preferred Skills/Qualifications: Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Preferred Skills/Qualifications: Proficient in basic mechanical or electrical skills
• Preferred Skills/Qualifications: Excellent precision measuring ability
• Preferred Skills/Qualifications: Basic understanding of plumbing, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and steam systems
• Preferred Skills/Qualifications: Understand practical aspects of preventative, predictive maintenance systems & proper lubrication selection & application
• Preferred Skills/Qualifications: Able to read blueprints and plans for construction at plant level.
• Skills/Competencies: 1. Basic computer skills – Microsoft Office package
• Skills/Competencies: 2. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Skills/Competencies: 3. Ability to use all general mechanical hand tools and light power tools
• Skills/Competencies: 4. Knowledge of light machine shop tools
• Skills/Competencies: 5. Understanding of low pressure hydraulic, pneumatic, with the ability to troubleshoot these systems.
• Other Skills: 1. Ability to work well in a team environment
• Other Skills: 2. Self-motivated
• Other Skills: 3. Detail oriented
• Assessment: Employee must pass Pre-employment screening

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS/ SCOPE:

• Report directly to the Plant Manufacturing Engineering Manager
• Work closely with Maintenance to resolve issues with the equipment

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Required PPE: Safety glasses
• Required PPE: ANSI Z41 Safety Shoes
• Standing is required for extended periods of time. Carrying, bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling are done on a frequent basis. Climbing, stooping, and grasping are performed on an occasional basis.
• Requires high degree of manual dexterity, which could be performed under restrictive conditions.
• Requires flexible hours and short notice for overtime.
• Must be able to work in an environment with exposure to working at high elevations, operation of equipment with guards and safeties removed for troubleshooting, high voltages, steam pressure and high-water pressure and confined spaces.
• The employee may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws.