Industrial Maintenance Mechanic – Full-Time, Great Benefits!

Position Summary:
The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of machinery, equipment, and facilities to minimize downtime and ensure optimal production performance. This role supports a safe working environment by following safety procedures and proactively identifying potential hazards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on production machinery and equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical issues and implement effective repairs on equipment such as pumps, conveyors, hydraulics, pneumatics, and foundry machinery.
• Read and interpret blueprints, equipment manuals, and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Assist in the installation of new machinery or equipment as needed.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation of repairs.
• Use hand tools, power tools, welders, and fabrication equipment safely and efficiently.
• Adhere to all safety procedures, lockout/tagout practices, and company policies.
• Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to improve processes and reduce equipment downtime.

Maintenance Mechanic Expected Areas of Competence (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Conflict Resolution – Ability to handle antagonistic situations professionally.
• Decision Making – Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Resilience – Ability to recover from, or adjust to, setbacks.
• Safety Awareness – Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Judgment – Ability to make sound decisions based on available information.
• Honesty/Integrity – Ability to be truthful and credible in the workplace.
• Time Management – Ability to effectively organize and complete work within deadlines.
• Leadership – Ability to influence others and be responsible for decisions.
• Creativity – Ability to think innovatively to generate new concepts or ideas.
• Working Under Pressure – Ability to complete tasks under stressful situations.
• Written Communication – Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in writing.
• Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility for actions.
• Mechanical Background – Possess a background in maintenance or mechanics, including experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Trainability – Ability to apply learned skills to assigned tasks.
• Comprehension – Ability to read, interpret, and understand directions and communications in English.

Maintenance Mechanic Educational and Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably in a foundry or manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, and basic electrical repair is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and work in a hot and physically demanding environment.

Maintenance Mechanic Skill Requirements

• Average to above-average two-hand and eye coordination.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to make logical decisions and know when and where to seek assistance.
• Ability to pass operator’s training courses in various machines and forklift operations.
• Ability to perform and assist with general housekeeping and cleaning of work areas, department, and plant.
• Ability to communicate effectively with plant personnel, both orally and in writing.

Maintenance Mechanic Physical Requirements

• Occasionally exert up to 100 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.
• Stand or walk continually.
• 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.

Benefits:
Neenah Foundry Company offers a competitive benefits package including:

• 2 weeks of vacation and 24 hours of PTO accrued annually