Maintenance Mechanic

JOB DESCRIPTION: MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

This position is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing all equipment and company assets while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to MIB policies and procedures.

LOCATION AND SCHEDULE

MISSISSIPPI INDUSTRIES FOR THE BLIND

Jackson, MS 39216 - Monday-Friday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Must have previous training in preventative maintenance in a production environment. Excellent mechanical aptitude. Ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment quickly keeping downtime to a minimum.
• This position is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing all equipment and company assets while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to MIB policies and procedures.
• Must be able to use basic hand tools.
• Requires: basic mechanical or maintenance skills,
• Knowledge in areas of welding, basic electricity, pneumatics & plumbing,
• Knowledge of Industrial maintenance
• Must be able to read & understand assignments,
• The ability to use various electrical & pneumatic power tools & equipment.
• May be required to read drawings & schematics of hydraulic & basic electrical systems.
• Perform duties such as welding, cutting, minor electrical repair, removing, replacement of motor shafts, couplings, pumps, augers, water & steam pipes, lines, & systems.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Willing to further education by outside training, company testing program & vendor training.

REQUIREMENTS

Two years general and preventative maintenance or equivalent combination of experience and education.

APPLY VIA EAMIIL AT HR@MSBLIND.ORG – FAX: (601) 984-3269