Maintenance Mechanic

Rapid Resource Recruiters; Richmond (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking a Maintenance Technician for a manufacturing environment in Richmond, Indiana. The role demands skills in maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting manufacturing equipment. Candidates must have a high school diploma and 3-5 years of relevant experience. Key responsibilities include preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and maintaining safe working conditions. Familiarity with hydraulics, welding, and basic electrical knowledge is preferred. Competitive pay and the potential for overtime are offered.

Qualifications

• Must be physically, mentally, and educationally capable of performing the assigned duties safely.
• Background in Hydraulics, Welding, Machining, and Fabricating required.
• Basic Electrical knowledge and troubleshooting experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure operation of machinery through preventive maintenance.
• Troubleshoot mechanical devices for malfunctions.
• Prepare mechanical maintenance reports and maintain technical knowledge.

Skills

Reading, writing, and arithmetic

Good communication skills

Team player approach

Goal focused

Highly motivated

Resourceful

General working knowledge of computer and Microsoft Excel software

Education

High School Diploma

3 to 5 years related work experience

Tools

Precision measuring instruments

Hand and power tools

Machine shop instrumentation and equipment

Job description

To maintain, repair, troubleshoot and install manufacturing equipment in a plant environment.

Qualifications

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be physically, mentally, and educationally capable of performing the assigned duties in a safe and efficient manner demonstrating the skills and tequnique required for the job function.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.
• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Removes defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts.
• Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts; using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges.
• Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance.
• Fabricates repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment.
• Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt.
• Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Provides mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests.
• Prepares mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing technical publications; establishing personal networks.
• Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Will work the required hours of the line including overtime hours.
• Responsible for other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

ADDITIONAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Background in Hydraulics, Welding, Machining and Fabricating to perform everyday troubleshooting is required.
• Basic Electrical knowledge and troubleshooting experience is a plus.

RELATIONSHIPS

Communicate and work cooperatively with Operation and Maintenance.

SUPERVISION

Works under the general supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor.

SKILLS/ABILITIES REQUIRED

1. Reading, writing, and arithmetic.
2. Must have good Communication skills, have a team player approach, be goal focused, a self-starter, be highly motivated, and resourceful.
3. General working knowledge of computer and Microsoft Excel software.

EDUCATION/TRAINING/CERTIFICATION/LICENSE REQUIRED

Minimum – High School Diploma and/or three (3) to five (5) years related work experience operating manufacturing equipment.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Degree of Physical Demands (Strength) usually associated with this classification:
• Moderate to light work: Exerting up to twenty-five (25) pounds of force infrequently and exerting ten (10) to fifteen (15) pounds of force frequently.
• Environmental Conditions (Physical Surroundings) usually associated with this classification:
• Incumbent is exposed to Manufacturing Plant conditions and infrequent exposure to loud noise(s).
• Environmental Conditions (Hazards) usually associated with this classification:
• Infrequent exposure to Hi-Lo traffic.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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