Maintenance Mechanic

Universal Products GODDARD, Kansas, United States

About this position

SUMMARY:                               

The primary function of this position, is to troubleshoot, diagnose and make repairs to machinery, equipment and the facility.

 DUTIES:

  • Promote the improvement of overall reliability, in addition to responding to breakdowns
  • Perform routine maintenance and repair on the facility and equipment to include carpentry, welding, mechanical., heating and A/C, plumbing, drywall work, painting, etc., as directed by Management
  • Perform unscheduled maintenance requests as directed
  • Perform scheduled preventive maintenance procedures as required
  • Promote safety in the work place
  • Complete any other routine or non-routine tasks as assigned by supervisor

 QUALIFICATIONS:  Education and/or Experience:  

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
  • 1-3 years hands on experience in industrial maintenance
  • Must be skilled in the use of various power and hand tools, as well as knowledge of basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, mechanical, HVAC
  • Must work well under limited supervision
  • Familiarity with blueprints and electrical schematics a plus
  • Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays as needed
  • Forklift experience preferred
  • Must be fluent in English 

 EQUIPMENT USED:

   Measuring devices, test equipment, lathe, drill press, power saw(s), welding equipment, a variety of hand power and air tools, computer

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • Lifting:  Average weight to be lifted – 20# with the maximum weight up to 50#
  • Bending / Stooping / Twisting:  Frequently
  • Crouching / Kneeling: Frequently
  • Reaching: Frequently
  • Standing: Daily for extended periods of time
  • Walking: Frequently
  • Pushing / Pulling: Occasionally up to 150 lbs.
  • Grasping / Gripping: Frequently
  • Sitting:  Rarely
  • Climbing Stairs:  Rarely
  • Visual:  Must be able to read from computer, or printed matter and must be able to read a ruler to nearest 1/64th of an inch

Salary Information

$17.0 - $19.0 Hourly Wage