Overview

The Maintenance Mechanic position works under the general supervision of the Facilities/Maintenance Manager to diagnose, operate, repair and install industrial equipment. This position ensures the equipment and the facilities are in proper working order to meet production needs. This position requires the ability to multi-task and work effectively both independently and in a team environment. This position will require the Maintenance Mechanic to provide weekend (Fri-Sun) on-call service to the facility, alternating every 5 weeks.

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Responsibilities

Machine Maintenance/Diagnosis/Repair: 

• Diagnoses and repairs facility equipment to include air handlers, boilers, pumps, exhaust fans, air compressors and more.
• Performs preventive maintenance work orders on plant equipment
• Performs corrective maintenance work orders on plant equipment
• Initiates and completes work orders on equipment
• Maintains buildings to include steam lines, water lines, air lines, minor grounds keeping, painting and drywall repairs

Equipment Operation: 

• Operates central plant equipment; this may include boilers, chillers, circulation pumps, air compressors, air dryers, cooling towers, air handling units, exhaust fans, building heat system and building cooling system.
• Operates Building Automation System
• Operates digital temperature monitoring devices
• Conducts daily rounds of boiler room equipment and air handling equipment

Maintenance Projects: 

• Install of new equipment
• Removal of obsolete equipment
• Orders parts and supplies for completion of work orders and preventative work orders

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum two years’ experience in the industrial maintenance field preferred, but not required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong aptitude to diagnose and troubleshoot complex mechanical issues
• Strong communication skills
• Intermediate ability with Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and equipment manuals
• Consistently display attention to detail
• Must wear personal protective equipment as required including but not limited to hair, eye, face and foot protection and respirator as well as wear and be trained in aseptic gowning.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

• Must be able to frequently lift and carry a minimum of 40 pounds
• Walking, sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time
• Ability to perform repetitive motions for extended periods of time
• Ability to frequently bend at the waist and twist torso from side to side
• Must have good hand-eye coordination and dexterity; ability to use hands to grasp or do fine manipulations
• Must have a full range of motion in both arms
• Must be comfortable climbing on top of and under machines and work in confined spaces

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Typical industrial maintenance environment
• The noise level in the work environment is usually noisy

Heska is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

​Heska has a generous benefits package available to employees!

• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Company Paid Life Insurance with AD&D
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Insurance
• Employee Paid Voluntary Life Insurance options
• Retirement Plan 401(k) Traditional and/or Roth Company Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, and Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Training and Development