Our client is looking for a skilled maintenance mechanic.

Summary:
The primary responsibility of this position is to maintain in good working order all facility and production equipment, minimizing downtime for operations.

Essential duties include but are not limited to:
Become familiar with the plant facility and general operations of same
Diagnose and perform repairs on variety of plant equipment including, pumps, fans, gear boxes, shafts, water lines, valves, belts, motors, electrical panels, etc
Perform electrical; replace fixtures, switches, receptacles and wiring
Perform plumbing; repairs faucets, valves, lines, etc
Perform welding; tig and stick
Maintain and repair heating, ventilation, air conditioning units and systems.
Perform installation, adjustments, preventative maintenance and maintenance of all equipment
Perform carpentry work as needed
Handle tools and equipment properly and to use required protective gear
Read and comprehend blueprints, charts, sketches, building plans and technical repair manuals
Comply with all Federal, State and Company Safety guidelines/procedures and to ensure that the maintenance staff is also in compliance
Conduct inspections looking for breakage or excessive wear, replacing parts and reassembling equipment according to specifications.
Ensure proper inventory is completed
Maintain daily logs and reports on a timely manner
Any other duties as requested by the supervisor or manager

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, competency and skill and/or ability required.

Education and or Experience:
Graduation from high school and four years of experience in mechanical maintenance, repair work and supervising; especially related to plant maintenance; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which would provide the following knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Thorough knowledge of practices, tools, and equipment associated with one or more trades such as plumbing, electrical, painting, HVAC, or related field.
Thorough knowledge of standards hand and power tools and equipment used in plant maintenance and repair activities; ability to use and operate hand and power tools such as electrical drills, air drills, hand wrenches, welding and other tools as needed in a safe, efficient manner.

Competency:
To perform the job successfully, an individual must demonstrate the following competencies.

Customer Service - Manage difficult or emotional situations; Responds promptly to needs of the Company; Responds to requests for service and assistance.
Communication/skills - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Ability to perform simple arithmetic calculations
Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions
Written Communication - Writes clear and informatively; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information; good typing/keyboard and computer skills necessary
Quality Management - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes tasks correctly and on time
Planning/Organizing - Use time efficiently; Maintain essential tools in cart for immediate use.
Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions
Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Monitors own work to ensure quality
Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in a timely manner; Works quickly; Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously
Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Keeps commitments; Able to work with minimum supervision as well as with employees of all levels