Maintenance Mechanic (Mfg./Industrial) - 2nd Shift - Neenah Foundry Company

Job Description

Under supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor, this skilled position will concentrate on installation, modification, troubleshooting installation, removal, and repair of hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical and mechanical equipment and machinery, as well as repair and installation of mechanical equipment.

Benefits

• Affordable Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account with Company Match
• 401k Plan with Company Match
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program

 Salary

Up to $35 per hour (dependent upon experience and qualifications)

Typical Hours

2nd shift - 6:00pm - 6:30am, Monday - Friday (55-60 hours per week)

Essential Functions (performed either with or without accommodation)

• Perform troubleshooting duties efficiently on various assigned machines & foundry equipment.
• Install, rig, modify, remove, and repair machines and equipment.
• Inspect machinery for maintenance, repairing important items during inspection and reporting all finds to the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Oil and lubricate various types of equipment throughout the facility. 
• Use tools and equipment of the trade to perform assigned tasks.
• Perform assigned preventive maintenance activities.
• Identify mechanical weaknesses and problems before they result in breakdowns and production interruptions; attempt to resolve in advance.
• Perform and assist with general housekeeping and cleaning of area, department and plant on a daily basis.
• Use and operate tools, machinery and equipment safely, effectively and responsibly.
• Follow all safety rules, regulations, procedures and laws applicable to the job.
• Trained in Lock-out/Tag-out and other applicable safety programs.
• Carry out miscellaneous work assignments as required to maintain equipment and keep production running.
• Perform temporary work assignments if trained and able to perform, and invest extra time as required to support the department and to maintain production schedules.
• Perform other duties as assigned that are within the scope of one’s knowledge, experience, training and ability.

Note: This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may not necessarily comprise all of the "essential functions" for purposes of the ADA

Expected Areas of Competence (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

• Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Resilient - Ability to recover from, or adjust to, misfortune or setbacks.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Leadership - Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and to be responsible for making decisions.
• Creative - Ability to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea.
• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely in English.
• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Possess a maintenance or mechanical background that includes working in a manufacturing setting.
• Trainable and able to apply what is learned to the tasks to which one is assigned.
• Ability to read, interpret, understand directions and other communications spoken or written in English.

Educational and Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Three years of maintenance experience required, five years preferred.
• One year of experience with PLCs preferred.
• Experience working in a medium to heavy industrial environment is preferred.
• Experience driving powered industrial equipment such as forklift, Bobcat, and overhead cranes and hoists preferred.

Note: An equivalent combination of education and work experience will be considered.

Skill Requirements

• Average to above average two-hand and eye coordination.
• Employee must be a self-starter and work with limited supervision.
• Able to make logical decisions and know where to go to and when to ask for assistance.
• Be able to pass an operator’s training course in various machines and forklift operations.
• Perform and assist with general housekeeping and cleaning of work area, department and plant as assigned.
• Must be able to communicate both orally and written with plant personnel.

Physical Requirements (met either with or without accommodation)

• Occasionally exert up to 50 lbs. of force to lift, push or pull materials, tools or other objects.
• Frequently exert up to 20 lbs. of force to lift, push or pull materials, tools or other objects.
• Continually stand or walk.
• Occasionally sit, squat, kneel, bend or climb.
• Occasionally reach outward or above shoulder level.
• Gross and fine manual dexterity to manipulate tools, parts, adjustments, controls and computer systems.
• Vision: Correctable for depth of field, color, near and far.
• Hearing: Correctable for regular verbal communication.
• Ability to wear required PPE

Deeter Foundry is an equal opportunity employer and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, or national origin.

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