Mechanic 2

Lakeside Book Company; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeside Book Company in Harrisonburg, VA is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to respond to mechanical trouble calls, assist other maintenance staff, and participate in project work while supporting both the North and South Plants.

Qualified candidates have an associates degree or trade school certificate, journeyman-level repair experience, and the ability to read drawings and blueprints; computer literacy is required.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or trade school certificate in a related discipline required; journeyman level experience accepted as equivalence.
• Experience repairing and performing root cause analysis on mechanical equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and blueprints; computer literacy required.

Responsibilities

• Respond to mechanical trouble calls during the shift.
• Assist in the North Plant and provide support to South Plant as needed.
• Perform mechanical, housekeeping, and project work as assigned.

Skills

Repair & RCA

Read drawings/blueprints

Team environment

Machine control knowledge

Education

Associates degree or trade certificate

Tools

Cutting torch

Welding equipment

Job description

Respond to mechanical trouble calls throughout the shift in the North Plant, assist other maintenance employees as needed, perform other mechanical, housekeeping, or project work as assigned. Additionally, it will be required to assist in the South Plant, as needed.

Starting Rate: $25.85

Work Hours: 4-star rotating 12-hour shift, 2 weeks 6am-6pm, 2 weeks 6pm-6am, M/T/F/S/S/W/Th

Location: 2347 Kratzer Road, Harrisonburg VA 22801

As our Maintenance Mechanic, you will:

• Have advanced knowledge of equipment and machine controls to trace symptoms of equipment malfunction and distinguish mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic failures from those which are electrical or electronic.
• Have the ability to interpret complex multi-view drawings, sketches, wiring diagrams, manufacturers' specifications, and other technical material to isolate malfunctions in such devices as hydraulic pumps and motors, mechanical clamping devices, and electric or hydraulic axis drive and positioning systems.
• Have advanced knowledge of construction and assembly techniques and the ability to manufacture replacement parts with complex configurations.
• Job requires ability to exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

What you bring to the table:

• Associates degree or trade school certificate in a related discipline required and/or equivalent journeyman level experience in troubleshooting and repairing production equipment; computer literacyrequired
• Must have experience inrepair and root cause analysis of mechanical equipment, routine preventive maintenance to mechanical equipment, plan, layout, install, and modify equipment, work with vendors, contractors and other maintenance personnel on projects, and have the ability to read and interpret drawings and blueprints
• Good knowledge of installation and repair of more complex equipment and machinery (including their lubricating and control systems, and power drives).
• Ability to examine and troubleshoot to determine the extent of repairs required, materials or parts needed, and to estimate the time required to complete repairs.
• Ability to interpret and apply the requirements contained in technical manuals, shop directives, multi-view blueprints, and other documents in determining critical dimensions and key reference points.
• Ability to work in a self-directed team environment with limited supervision and work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

It would be nice if you have:

• Preference given to those in current position no less than 90 days.
• Ability to operate a cutting torch or welding equipment
• Previous industrial maintenance mechanic experience
• Advanced Journeyman level knowledge of setting up and operating machine tools such as small lathes, milling machines, drill presses, and precision grinders to manufacture component parts or re-machine existing parts.
• Advanced overhaul knowledge of DPC, Bindery, Pressroom and Support departments is preferred.