Maintenance Mechanic

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13567821

The scope of the Maintenance Technician role is to maintain, repair and install equipment using safe and effective problem-solving techniques on an ongoing basis

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain all mechanical aspects of plant and yard equipment
• Communicate with supervisor on parts inventories and supplies
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Basic understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyor and auger systems, power tools, overhead cranes, welding and fabrication, SMAW, GMAW, plasma torch, oxy/acetylene cutting, and wheeled vehicle repair and operation (including yard tractors, forklifts, aerial lifts, skid steers, and wheel loaders)
• Basic understanding of lockout/tagout (LO/TO) procedures
• Basic understanding of Hot work permit procedures
• Basic understanding of Confined space procedures
• Able to operate heavy equipment; i.e., forklifts, bobcats, aerial lifts, cranes and yard tractors (trucks)
• Ability to troubleshoot minor electrical issues and repair
• Ability to understand and follow direction
• Ability to read and understand parts diagrams in order to assemble/disassemble miscellaneous equipment
• Ability to work independently
• Committed to safety, customer satisfaction, first time quality and efficiency
• Computer skills. Experience using CMMS/IFS

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two-five (2-5) years experience as a maintenance technician in a heavy industrial environment
• Two (2) year technical school degree

Physical Requirements:

• Plant/Yard: Move minimum of 50lbs., spatial awareness/depth perception, walk, climb, bend at the waist, reach, forceful use of hand tools, vocal projection

Work Environment:

• Plant/Yard: All types of weather conditions (year-round, Mid-west and Northeast), dirt/dust, noise from heavy machinery/vehicles, vibrations from machinery and vehicles, loud noises, little to no climate control, varying amounts of light, stairs, narrow walkways

Specifics:

• Night shift start time is 10:30 pm
• Work to completion schedule
• Shifts can and will exceed 8 hours
• End times vary based on workload