Maintenance Mechanic II

Kurt; Fridley (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Kurt Manufacturing is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic II to repair and maintain production machinery and equipment, including engines, motors, and hydraulic systems. You will diagnose malfunctions and implement repairs to minimize downtime.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and 2 years of related industrial experience; an Electrical Certificate and PLC/electronics background are preferred. The role offers first shift hours and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years related experience in an industrial environment.
• Electrical Certificate preferred.
• Experience with PLCs and electronics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, rebuild, and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment used in production and related services.
• Diagnose machine malfunctions and operating difficulties.
• Inspect parts and measure with calipers, micrometers and other instruments.
• Perform preventive maintenance on production machines per diagrams and manuals.
• May repair electrical equipment.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Machinery maintenance

Electrical knowledge

Robotics

ABB

Fanuc

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Electrical Certificate

Tools

PLC electronics

Job description

The Maintenance Mechanic II is responsible for performing duties to repair and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment, such as engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyors systems, and hydraulic systems or tools.

1st Shift:

6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Monday - Friday

Compensation

The anticipated starting pay range for this position is $30.24 to $40.32. The exact rate may be based on a combination of factors, including knowledge, experience, skills, abilities, and education.

Essential Functions

• Install, repair, rebuild, and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment used in production and related services.
• Diagnose machine malfunctions and operating difficulties.
• Rebuild machines and overhaul troublesome components and attachments to involve dismantling, inspection, machining, or replacement of purchased parts.
• Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements, using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments.
• Fabricates repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment.
• Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, and engineering specifications.
• Provides maintenance information by answering questions and requests.
• May repair electrical equipment.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reliable attendance is required.

Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED
• 2 years of related experience in an industrial environment

Preferred

• 4 years of related experience
• Electrical Certificate
• Background in PLC's and electronics
• Electrical
• Robotics,ABB and Fanuc
• Background in Die Cast or Plastic injection
• Strong trouble shooting skills

Benefits

Kurt Manufacturing is proud to offer a broad benefits package to include:

• Medical, dental, vision plans which are effective on your hire date.
• Health Care Savings Account (HSA)
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Company Paid Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program

Physical Demand Factors

The following physical demand factors should be used as a general guideline for employees listed under this job title. Specific requirements will vary based on the employee’s individual work responsibilities.

Strength Level Rating: Heavy work. Work involves exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

A worker in this job will frequently (from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time):

• Reach by extending hands and arms
• Handle objects by seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with hands
• Pick, pinch, or otherwise work primarily with fingers
• Have near acuity with clarity of vision at 20 inches or less
• Judge distances and spatial relationships (see objects three-dimensionally)

The worker will occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time):

• Climb such as ascend/descend ladders, stairs, etc. Where body agility is emphasized
• Maintain balance to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching when moving about on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces
• Stoop by bending body downward and forward requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles
• Kneel by bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee(s)
• Crouch by bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine
• Crawl by moving about on hands and knees
• Perceive attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touch
• Talk by expressing or exchanging communication by means of the spoken work to impart oral information
• Hear by perceiving the nature of sounds by ear
• Adjust vision to bring objects into sharp focus
• Identify and distinguish colors