Mechanic

Chart, Inc.; New Prague (MN); On-site; USD 38,572 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA contributions

Disability coverage

Life insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Chart, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to maintain and repair manufacturing equipment, including electrical, hydraulic and mechanical systems. The role supports TPM initiatives and performs facilities tasks as assigned.

The position requires mechanical troubleshooting skills, ability to read schematics, and a commitment to safety. Pay ranges from $28–$40 per hour, with a comprehensive benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-3 years maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 3-5 years maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 5+ years maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Electrical background and prior training required.

Responsibilities

• Perform Total Productive Maintenance on site infrastructure and manufacturing equipment.
• Repair electric, pneumatic and hydraulic circuits and replace defective components.
• Provide support on continuous improvement projects.
• Drive 6S and respond to work orders, safety observations and audits.
• Read and interpret maintenance instructions, schematics and blueprints.

Skills

Electrical

Pneumatic

Hydraulic

PLC

HVAC

Welding

Troubleshooting

Reading blueprints

Safety procedures

Computer skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Vocational/Technical training in machining, electrical or mechanical

Tools

Forklifts

Aerial lifts

Cranes and hoists

Maintenance database

Job description

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for performing maintenance and repair of equipment within the manufacturing facility including electrical, hydraulic and mechanical troubleshooting. The maintenance mechanic supports the Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) program and performs facilities maintenance including welding, plumbing, painting, carpentry and other duties as assigned.

What Will You Do?

• Perform Total Productive Maintenance on site infrastructure and manufacturing equipment. Track repair history in the maintenance database.
• Repair electric, pneumatic and hydraulic circuits as needed. Replace defective components to restore proper operation of equipment and mechanical systems. Make modifications to equipment to achieve desired results. Maintain accurate records and metrics related to machine downtime due to maintenance issues. Work with contractors verifying compliance to desired results.
• Provide support on continuous improvement projects.
• Perform activities relating to 6S to drive better workplace standardization. Deliver timely responses to work orders, safety observations, departmental audits and findings. Maintain a clean and safe work area. Perform duties in a safe manner and observe approved safety procedures. Respond promptly to minimize downtime and drive improvements.
• Communicate potential hazards immediately to the department Coordinator or Manager and identify and correct potential unsafe conditions.
• Basic troubleshooting skills in electrical, electronics, pneumatics, hydraulics, PLC, HVAC, plumbing, vacuum and mechanical powered equipment operation.
• Basic computer skills.
• Proficient troubleshooting skills in electrical, electronics, pneumatics, hydraulics, PLC, HVAC and plumbing.
• Advanced vacuum, mechanical powered equipment operation and gas (Argon, Nitrogen, Oxygen, etc.) system skills.
• Welding competency preferred.
• Supports cross training maintenance team peers (journeyman/apprentice structure).
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Your Physical Work Environment Will Require…

• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 40 lbs. and occasionally heavier (50-60 lbs.) with assistance
• Frequent sitting, standing, stooping, bending, twisting, walking and occasional crawling
• Frequent pushing, pulling and handling of materials
• Occasional climbing and working at elevated positions
• Exposure to metal cutting, welding odors, welding flash and incidental acceptable limits of x-ray radiation
• Possible exposure to chemical odors and temperature extremes
• Exposure to overhead objects and occasional flying debris
• Required use of safety glasses with side shields, ANSI approved steel-toed safety shoes, hearing protection and hard hat

Your Experience Should Be…

• Mechanic I
  • Minimum 1-3 years maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Mechanic II
  • Minimum 3-5 years maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Mechanic III
  • Minimum 5+ years maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Technical knowledge of industrial powered equipment including forklifts, aerial lifts, cranes and hoists, etc.
• Ability to read and understand maintenance instructions, schematics and blueprints, perform math computations and computer data entry.
• Advanced troubleshooting and technical repair skills.
• Electrical background and prior training required.

Maintenance Electrician license or Journeyman’s or Masters license for the state of MN preferred.

Your Education Should Be…

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent

Vocational/Technical training in machining, electrical or mechanical

Our Benefits Package...

Pay Range: $28 - $40 per hour

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Employer contributions to an HSA account
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Basic life insurance with the option to purchase supplemental individual, spouse and dependent child coverage
• Up to two weeks of paid family leave
• 401k retirement savings plan including a company match