Maintenance Helper - AIMS Advantage INC

This is a Direct Hire opportunity, not temp to hire!

3rd shift opportunity. Training will be conducted on 1st shift, then transfer to 3rd shift upon completion of training. 

Job Description

• Learn and help perform a variety of general trades related to maintenance duties to maintain plant system structures and equipment.
• Help repair breakdowns on diecast machines, trim presses, and other related machinery as soon as possible.
• Assist in making replacement parts, piping, hydraulic repairs, and minor electrical repairs when needed.
• Help perform welding operations to repair equipment or to fabricate various structures as needed.
• Learn basic knowledge of hydraulic systems and pumps to repair them.
• Learn basic knowledge of electricity and electrical circuits to facilitate locating and repairing electrical issues.
• Help in preventative maintenance of all plant equipment.
• Use daily, weekly, and monthly schedules for checking and lubricating machinery and documenting those checks.
• Obey and practice all safety procedures, properly use LOTO, and wear required PPE.
• Help maintain building and grounds as needed.
• Help making emergency repairs on all plant equipment immediately upon notification of failures.
• Help maintain clean and organized safe work environment in the plant including following 5S.
• Work overtime as required with little or no notice to keep machines running to meet production schedule.
• Must have or in process of acquiring own personal tools specified by leader.
• Any other duties that management may deem necessary.

Additional Requirements:

• Able to work in high places including the roof and using a scissor lift.
• Capable of working in confined spaces including shaker and harpoon area's.
• Physically strong enough to remove tie bar with 25lb knockout.
• Capable of standing by machinery for up to 10 hours with 3 breaks allowed.
• Withstand temperatures of over 100 degrees in the summer and extreme temperatures of over 125 degrees while working near the furnace.
• Must be capable of occasionally lifting up to 100lbs chest high.
• Must be able to wear all required PPE.
• Must be able to pass and obtain a hi-lo driving test and operate it in a safe manner.
• Must be able to pass and obtain an overhead crane test and permit.

How to Apply

Visit our website at: www.aimscareers.com or walk into our office located at 2916 Chicago Dr. SW Grandville, MI 49418. Call with any questions or inquiries at (616) 261-6161