The Maintenance Assistant will assist with the performance and maintenance of large production machinery. Position will be performing preventative machine maintenance 80% of the time.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs preventive maintenance inspections and service on machines.
• General mechanical repairs to equipment, as well as the primary source for Preventative Maintenance.
• Plays an active role in 6s, Continuous Improvement and warehouse reorganization efforts.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, as well as basic electrical tasks
• Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
• Thoroughly cleans machines and machine parts, removing parts and reinstalling as necessary.
• Oils and lubricates moving parts on machines to ensure effective performance.
• Records and reports damaged, worn, or broken parts and prepares reports documenting work performed.
• Orders and installs replacement parts for machines and repairs broken machines quickly and efficiently.
• Identifies the causes of unexpected breakdowns of machines.
• Cleans, organizes, inventories, stocks, and otherwise maintains shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies.
• Coordinates with managers to schedule regular maintenance on machines.
• Collaborates with plant engineer regarding new products being added and modifications that will be required. 
• Makes necessary modifications and implements tests runs; confers with maintenance manager regarding test results and makes additional alterations to machinery as required. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Mechanically inclined with great problem-solving skills.
• Ability to operate a forklift and/or scissor lift.
• Welding Fabrication experience is a plus
• Works well independently and with others and has good communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and stressful environment. 
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently.

Education and Experience:

• Some vocational or community college with related coursework or equivalent experience, required.
• Must have a Strong Mechanical background and have general electrical knowledge.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods standing and walking.
• Weekend work may be required
• Able to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machinery.
• Must be able to visually inspect machines.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 80 pounds