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Maintenance Associate
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What they do
A Janitor or Cleaner provides cleaning and basic maintenance in buildings such as schools, offices, stores, hospitals or hotels. Cleans and polishes floors, removes trash, vacuums carpets, washes windows, cleans bathrooms, stocks building supplies such as light bulbs and paper towels and performs minor repairs as needed. Holds keys for rooms and building entrances and locks or unlocks them as needed.
$34,002 / year median in North Carolina
+15% projected growth
Job Description
Schedule:
2nd shift 3:30PM to 2AM Monday to Thursday with OT on Friday as required Job Summary The Maintenance Associate responds to issues on the production line and performs diversified maintenance work including repairs and routine preventative maintenance on all equipment. Responsibilities include maintaining equipment to the subassembly or component level, developing preventive and predictive maintenance procedures, participating in continuous improvement efforts for equipment, process, and maintenance programs, and cross-training plant personnel. This position assists in implementing machine modifications and upgrades, conducts research and development to resolve issues, and recommends improvements to the overall performance of the plant equipment and systems Essential Duties Perform troubleshooting and repairs, and preventative maintenance, on industrial equipment including, conveyors, pumps, valves, piping, gearboxes, pneumatic/hydraulic systems, and electromechanical machinery. Participate in implementing equipment modifications, equipment upgrades, and continuous process improvements to improve productivity and reliability Safety consciousness with a thorough understanding of federal, state, local, and plant-wide safety standards and concepts. Assist in improving unscheduled downtime and maintenance costs. Document equipment maintenance including inspection, repairs, and modifications. Conduct technical audits of equipment condition status and report findings. Assist in training maintenance technicians, plant operators, and other personnel. Safely perform all duties, avoiding injuries to self and all coworkers. Actively pursue and maintain total plant safety. Demonstrate a sense of urgency to correct operational and safety problems. Clean equipment and buildings to maintain housekeeping standards. Occasional shift, weekend, and holiday coverage is required. Qualifications Required H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) High School Diploma or equivalent Required 3+ years of applying technical experience in an industrial setting. Prior experience in industrial maintenance and repair of equipment as well as basic electric and process control experience preferred. Proficiency with basic computer software and the ability to learn how to effectively use Maximo maintenance management software. Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Technical degree. Excellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to perform diversified maintenance work. Experience with Lock Tag Verify to remove all energy sources from equipment. Experience working with both industrial pneumatic and hydraulic systems. Technical skills reflect an understanding of theoretical concepts as well as practical application.Good communication skills:
verbal, listening, reading, and writing. Strong work ethic including attendance, safety, and performance, and a desire for self-improvement. Have a positive attitude and be motivated, responsible, and trustworthy. Demonstrate enthusiasm for "hands-on" work in a manufacturing plant environment. Willingness to seek assistance and collaborate with support personnel. Demonstrate good teamwork in supporting all plant goals. Possess the ability to use fork trucks and moveable work platforms. Physical Demands Stationary Position- Constantly Move/Traverse
- Constantly Stationary Position/Seated
- Occasionally Transport/Lifting
- Constantly Transport/Carrying
- Frequently Exerting Force/Pushing
- Occasionally Exerting Force/Pulling
- Occasionally Ascend/Descend
- Occasionally Balancing
- Rarely Position Self/Stooping
- Occasionally Position Self/Kneeling
- Occasionally Position Self/Crouching
- Occasionally Position Self/Crawling
- Occasionally Reaching
- Occasionally Handling
- Frequently Grasping
- Feeling
- Frequently Communicate/Talking
- Frequently Communicate/Hearing
- Frequently Repetitive Motions
- Occasionally Coordination
- Occasionally Working Conditions Noise
- Constantly Hazards
- Occasionally Vibration