**Position Summary:** Under minimal supervision, will diagnose, troubleshoot, fix and maintain all plant equipment. Performs routine and required maintenance on company-used forklifts, hoist, cranes, welding machines, exhaust fans, overhead doors, lights and machine shop equipment. Creates priority lists of jobs to work on and determines appropriate tools and material needing to be ordered to complete job. Maintains machine parts/supplies inventory to minimize machine down time. Creates machine maintenance schedule to ensure preventative maintenance is completed in a timely manner. Works on projects: including plumbing, monorail repairs, scrap disposition and yard maintenance. This position supports and contributes to the company production goals and attainment of zero injuries. **Essential Functions of the Job:** 1. Works safely in all aspects of daily duties and assignments 2. Repairs and maintains all shop equipment to include changing oil and filters, repairing pumps, hoses, and fixing oil leaks 3. Strong welding to correct monorail problems and work on special projects – as assigned 4. Changes out, repairs and rebuilds paint pumps and hydraulic pumps using maintenance manuals and hand tools 5. Replaces flywheels, clutches, wheel bearings, brakes, and lights on machines as needed 6. Performs general maintenance on office equipment, air conditioning, and moves office furniture as requested. Performs general and routine maintenance in/and around office areas 7. Install, diagnose and troubleshoot production machinery by performing detailed failure analysis and specific mechanical hydraulic and pneumatic repair, while balancing production needs 8. Provide instruction and assistance to other maintenance personnel as required 9. Competent and resourceful while providing temporary repairs when necessary and where possible to minimize down time 10. Work on special projects; such as but not limited to, re-routing the conveyor, moving machinery, running gas, air and water lines (basic plumbing) 11. Test and verify proper operation of equipment upon completion of maintenance tasks 12. Observes and practices good housekeeping and safe work procedures while performing all assigned duties 13. Project work as needed to improve processes and department flow 14. Assists department supervisor in any projects or processes as needed 15. Trains dept. employees on maintenance job functions and environmental requirements. 16. Maintain Customer Service at a high / positive level 17. May perform other duties as assigned by supervisor **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s):** 1. Strong mechanical ability 2. Strong knowledge of shop math 3. Able to read and use precision measuring equipment 4. Good communication skills, both verbal and written 5. General knowledge and familiarity with machine shop equipment – including shop tools, forklifts, cranes, hoists, exhaust fans, and welding machines 6. Must be able to read and understand operators / owners’ manuals and blueprints 7. Knowledge of electrical equipment electrical repairs 8. Requires knowledge of environmental practices, procedures and requirements – to include waste removal 9. Ability to work in a team environment and get along with others – position requires constant interaction with all production related employees and vendors 10. Ability to schedule and prioritize work to ensure timely completion of work assignments 11. Forklift and Scissor Lift experience **Education and Experience:** 1. HS Diploma or GED required 2. Technical school training preferred 3. Minimum 6 years’ machine or mechanical maintenance experience required 4. Current/insurable driver’s license for travel to pick up parts **Working Conditions:** 1. Ability to lift, push or pull up to 35 pounds alone and greater than 35 pounds with assistance. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time (up to 8+ hours) as required by tasks being completed 2. Ability to wear appropriate PPE, including hearing/eye protection, gloves and safety shoes 3. Must be able to work overtime as needed to complete job assignments 4. Ability to work in a non-climate controlled manufacturing plant environment 5. Must be able to work in confined spaces 6. Must be able to tolerate heights 7. Frequent walking, bending, stooping, reaching and climbing as required by tasks being completed Alamo Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing (where permitted by law).