Maintenance Assistant

Assisting Maintenance Manager repair machinery. 

• Performs maintenance and repairs on mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment, repairs cylinders, valves, water and oil leaks, etc.
• Performs PMs on equipment, and locates and corrects problems before breakdowns occur.
• Performs building maintenance, such as painting, repairs, and grounds upkeep as required.
• Performs or assists in machine moves, installations, and equipment changes.
• Troubleshoot and repair breakdowns, and follow-through with documentation, rebuilding and part requisitioning
• Utilizes and maintains IQ system for documentation progress, closure, and communication for work orders, and preventive maintenance system.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Must be able to operate forklifts, scissor lifts, bucket lifts and other PIV’s as needed.
• Reads and understands mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics and prints to troubleshoot and repair circuits and equipment.
• Communicates well with associates, coordinators, suppliers and customers, coordinates work in a positive and professional manner.
• Keeps own work area neat and orderly.
• Keeps skills abreast with new technology.
• Exhibits professional craftsmanship in mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic work on breakdowns, projects, and preventive maintenance.
• Any job related duties as assigned by your supervisor.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Three to five years technical experience in an industrial or commercial environment. A Trade School or Apprentice certificate and 3-5 years’ experience preferred.
• Hydraulic Experience preferred.

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

• High School Diploma or GED required
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• SKILLS REQUIRED:
• Regularly required to stand, lift, bend, twist, reach with arms and hands, stoop, crouch, or crawl.
• Physically able to climb ladders to access platforms, work surfaces, silos, etc.
• Ability to safely use shop tools, (both power and hand).
• Ability to safely operate forklifts, scissor lifts, and bucket lifts.
• Ability to read and interpret machine drawings, control diagrams, and electrical schematics.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Mechanically Inclined.

• COMPETENCIES:
• Contributing to team success
• Communication
• Managing Work
• Quality Orientation
• Safety Awareness
• Technical / Professional Knowledge

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