Maintenance Mechanic

Highway Safety Corporation/Connecticut Galvanizing • Full-time • Glastonbury, CT, US • $30 / hour • 12m ago

Now offering a $1,000 sign on bonus!

Summary:

Performs schedule/unscheduled maintenance on the physical plant, electrical, mechanical and electronic repairs and troubleshooting to determine problems in non-functioning CNC-control mechanical equipment used in the manufacturing process.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Performs routine preventive maintenance tasks to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly.

· Performs scheduled maintenance on plant equipment and machinery.

· Work at heights up to 30ft.

· Installing, repairing/replaces worn/defective parts, motors, control devices, electronics, etc., and troubleshooting all equipment.

· Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and electronic problems and determine how to correct them, repair manuals, and parts catalogs as necessary.

· Inspect, operate, and test machinery and equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.

· Record maintenance and repair worked performed.

· Dismantle devices to gain access to and remove defective parts, using hoists, cranes, hand tools and power tools.

· Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.

· Comply with OSHA Safety and Health rules. Receive OSHA and other job specific training as needed.

· Perform other duties as assigned or needed.

· Ability to independently make decisions.

Minimum Job Requirements:

· Must have 5 or more years experience in dealing with maintenance in a similar environment or equivalent education.

· Experience in Electronics, Electrical repairs, Industrial Equipment installations, alignment, start-up repairs, cranes, etc.

· Strong knowledge of electrical systems and basic wiring (480 V through control voltage, basic PLC knowledge, relays, starters etc.)

Conditions of Employment:

· Successful candidate must submit to post offer, pre-employment physical examination/medical history check, drug screen and background check.

· MUST be flexible with ALL shifts and Overtime if needed.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort:

· Work involves moderate to heavy exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.

· Moderate to heavy physical activity. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 50 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than six (6) hours per day.

· Able to climb portable ladders, crawl under and climb onto machinery and equipment and able to enter and exit confined spaces.

· Work environment involves exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require strict understanding and adherence to safety precautions. Must wear/use approved applicable safety equipment, as needed.

· 24-hour emergency availability

WHAT WE OFFER:

· Competitive pay and opportunity for overtime