Maintenance Mechanic at Universal Products – GODDARD, Kansas

SUMMARY:

The primary function of this position, is to troubleshoot, diagnose and make repairs to machinery, equipment and the facility.

DUTIES:

• Promote the improvement of overall reliability, in addition to responding to breakdowns
• Perform routine maintenance and repair on the facility and equipment to include carpentry, welding, mechanical., heating and A/C, plumbing, drywall work, painting, etc., as directed by Management
• Perform unscheduled maintenance requests as directed
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance procedures as required
• Promote safety in the work place
• Complete any other routine or non-routine tasks as assigned by supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS: Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 1-3 years hands on experience in industrial maintenance
• Must be skilled in the use of various power and hand tools, as well as knowledge of basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, mechanical, HVAC
• Must work well under limited supervision
• Familiarity with blueprints and electrical schematics a plus
• Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays as needed
• Forklift experience preferred
• Must be fluent in English

EQUIPMENT USED:

Measuring devices, test equipment, lathe, drill press, power saw(s), welding equipment, a variety of hand power and air tools, computer

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Lifting: Average weight to be lifted – 20# with the maximum weight up to 50#
• Bending / Stooping / Twisting: Frequently
• Crouching / Kneeling: Frequently
• Reaching: Frequently
• Standing: Daily for extended periods of time
• Walking: Frequently
• Pushing / Pulling: Occasionally up to 150 lbs.
• Grasping / Gripping: Frequently
• Sitting: Rarely
• Climbing Stairs: Rarely
• Visual: Must be able to read from computer, or printed matter and must be able to read a ruler to nearest 1/64th of an inch