ABOUT THE ROLE

The Maintenance Associate repairs, installs, and maintains machinery, equipment, physical structures, and pipe and electrical systems in commercial or industrial establishments, following specifications, blueprints, manuals, and schematic drawings, using hand tools, power tools, hoist, crane, and measuring and testing instruments.. They can work in commercial, industrial, or residential spaces, performing maintenance duties themselves, or contracting service providers. They also carry out preventative maintenance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Inspect and tests machinery and equipment, using electrical and electronic test equipment. Listens for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunction, and discusses machine operation variations with supervisors or other maintenance workers to diagnose problem or repair machine. Dismantles defective machines and equipment and installs new or repaired parts, following specifications and blueprints, using precision measuring instruments and hand tools. Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery, using rags, brushes, and grease gun. Repairs and maintains physical structure of establishment. May operate cutting torch or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts. May fabricate and repair counters, benches, partitions, and other wooden structures. Assessing procedures and making recommendations for improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma Relevant licenses and certificates may be required Working knowledge of all industrial equipment and machinery systems including 480V electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic Good knowledge of motors and their operation Ability to observe and assess machinery operation and troubleshoot problems Experience and understanding of the operation of hoists and cranes Ability to understand equipment schematics Good communication skills. Able to work with plant employees to understand problems and make repairs as needed Ability to communicate via phone or email with equipment manufacturers to troubleshoot equipment and tools Competent welder Ability to work at heights using a boom-lift, scaffold, or ladder. Able to move and carry up to 50 lbs.