ABOUT THE ROLE

The Maintenance Associate repairs, installs, and maintains machinery, equipment, physical structures, and pipe and electrical systems, following specifications, blueprints, manuals, and schematic drawings, using hand tools, power tools, hoist, crane, and measuring and testing instruments. They can work in commercial, industrial, or residential spaces, performing maintenance duties plus carry out preventative maintenance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Directs, and coordinates the activities of workers engaged in repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and equipment. Reviews job orders to determine work priorities for staff. Schedules repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and equipment to ensure continuous production operations. Reviews production, quality control, and maintenance reports and statistics to plan and modify maintenance activities. Plans, develops, and implements new methods and procedures designed to improve operations, minimize operating costs, and effect greater utilization of labor and materials. Inspect and tests machinery and equipment, using electrical and electronic test equipment. Listens for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunction and discusses machine operation variations with supervisors or other maintenance workers to diagnose problem or repair machine. Dismantles defective machines and equipment and installs new or repaired parts, following specifications and blueprints, using precision measuring instruments and hand tools. Proficient in 110/240/480-volt electrical systems. Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery, using rags, brushes, and grease gun. Repairs and maintains physical structure of establishment. May operate cutting torch or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts. May fabricate and repair counters, benches, partitions, and other wooden structures. Maintaining and repairing heating and air conditioning systems. Assessing procedures and making recommendations for improvement.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

High school diploma.  Relevant licenses and certificates may be required. Courses in mechanical drawing, woodworking, electricity 110/240/480, and blueprint reading, would be advantageous. Building and machine repair work experience. Excellent customer service and negotiation skills. CNC Knowledge Highly organized and detail oriented This can be a physically demanding job that can require the ability to lift 40+ pounds, to grip, work over head, pull at chest height, bend, stand, walk, kneel, crawl, push, pull, reach, climb and carry various materials and equipment. Demonstrated ability to work with external regulators and support multiple teams in order to consistently meet safety and production goals is required. Knowledge and experience with OSHA regulations required. Demonstrated ability to support and encourage staff, demonstrate empathy for others, to be trained, and take direction is required. Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen. Flexible to work in a fast paced, changing environment. Not afraid to get dirty and handle tools/equipment daily.

Benefits

Competitive pay based on experience Medical Dental Vision 401K with employer matching Paid vacation time Paid sick time Paid Holidays AD&D Insurance Employee discount programs Homes for our own program