Maintenance Mechanic III

Kershaw Equipment L.L.C.; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plan

Paid time off

Dental plan

Vision plan

EAP

Pet insurance

Legal insurance

Identity protection

Job summary

Kershaw Equipment L.L.C. seeks an experienced Maintenance Mechanic to service and repair production equipment in a compliant, safety‑minded environment. You will diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues and perform preventive and corrective maintenance.

Responsibilities include repair of down equipment, documentation of work, and operation of forklifts/cranes. OSHA 10 and PLC familiarity are preferred. This role is on-site with a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Industrial Maintenance Mechanic with 2–5 years of experience or technical certifications in mechanics.
• Knowledge in electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic systems, and machining.
• Familiarity with LOTO and SDS and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain equipment per Preventive Maintenance program.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic problems.
• Repair emergency and proactive maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and other equipment as needed.
• Document maintenance results and complete required paperwork.

Skills

Electrical

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Welding/Cutting

CNC Controls

Service/Repair

OSHA 10

PLC experience

Education

Technical Certifications

Job description

Job Purpose

The Maintenance Mechanic maintains equipment according to the Preventive Maintenance program, diagnoses and repairs mechanical problems and performs emergency and proactive repairs of buildings and grounds, production equipment and machinery while minimizing down time.

Key Job Elements

Minimum duties and responsibilities

• Core competencies are:
  • Electrical;
  • Hydraulics;
  • Pneumatics;
  • Welding/Cutting;
  • CNC Controls;
  • Service/Repair of equipment;
• Knowledge of LOTO and SDS is required;
• Maintain equipment according to Preventative Maintenance program;
• Repair emergency/reactive repairs of production equipment and machinery minimizing downtime;
• Diagnose and repair mechanical problems, replace or repair parts to mechanical, electric, hydraulic, and pneumatic components;
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean, orderly condition and follows prescribed safety procedures;
• Performs inspection of completed maintenance and documents results;
• Completes and maintains paperwork for maintenance performed;
• Assists in other work areas as needed and directed by the department supervisor;
• Operate Forklifts, overhead cranes, and other equipment as necessary;
• Comply with all plant safety and environmental regulations and maintains a safe, organized, and clean work environment;
• Read and follow QWI and other work instructions necessary to properly assembly product.

Advanced duties and responsibilities

• Install and repair facility equipment;
• Train other employees.

Qualifications, Experience, Education

• Specific site qualifications and progression may apply, consult with local team.
• an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic;
• Skill Level III – 2-5 years of experience or Technical Certifications with other mechanical experience.

Preferred Skills

• Certified/Licensed Industrial Maintenance Mechanic;
• Basic computer skills;
• OSHA 10 hours certified;
• Mechanic and technical aptitude;
• Knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment;
• PLC experience.

Essential and Physical Activities Functions

• Strength – Position requires lifting of 50lbs. Requires stamina and strength to work in tight and confined spaces while repairing locomotive or locomotive components;
• Motion – Position requires standing majority of the day. Occasional sitting, frequent walking, climbing of steps and stairs, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling; reaching with hands & arms; using hands to finger, handle or feel objects, and tools or controls;
• Vision/Hearing Requirements – Position is exposed to high levels of noise and vibration from using tools. Specific vision abilities include long & short distance sight, depth perception & focusing. The use of proper PPE is required. The position requires the ability to read QWI and schematics and understand instructions;
• Work Environment – Position can be located inside or outside, dependent on situation. When inside, the employees are subject to temperature extremes in non-temperature-controlled environments. When outside employees are subject to all weather elements. In both cases, employees will work with oils and other lubricants. The environment requires working in close proximity to moving mechanical parts, mobile equipment, and other machinery;
• Emotional Demands – Employee is expected to work and cooperate as part of team in order to meet production requirements;

The Heico Companies offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Multiple health plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois,
• Health Savings Account (with company match) or Flexible Spending Accounts, depending on selected health care plan,
• Two Dental plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois,
• Vision plan through VSP,
• Paid-time Off (vacation and 11 paid holidays),
• 401k plan with company match,
• Life/AD&D insurances (both company-paid and additional voluntary options),
• Sick leave, Short-term Disability and Long-term Disability plans (company-paid),
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP, company-paid),
• Three Aflac plans
• Pet insurance plans
• Legal insurance
• Identity & Fraud Protection Plan

Safety – Position is safety sensitive, as it requires working in and around live tracks and operation and repair of heavy equipment. Position requires strict adherence to safety policies (i.e. blue flag) and use of all PPE.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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