Sr Maintenance Mechanic 1

This is a Full Time Job

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SUMMARY:

The Senior Maintenance Mechanic repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment such as conveyor systems/belts and production equipment to support warehouse operations.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Observes mechanical parts in operation (conveyor/belts) locate causes of trouble

• Adjusts/repairs functional parts and control instruments

• Repairs and/or replaces defective parts including electrical, mechanical, and plumbing

• Lubricates and cleans parts

• Tests performance of conveyor/belts to assure proper performance

• Sets up and operates lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts

• Installation of equipment (electrical, mechanical)

• Maintains OSHA compliance on all warehouse operations and machinery

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job

• The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance.

• The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Reporting into the Manager of Facilities, Millan and Jackson Warehouse Operations

SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday, 7am â€'' 5pm