What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Helper position at NWI Defense?
SUMMARY
The Maintenance Assistant at NWI Defense, Albany, OR will performs routine and light preventive maintenance, janitorial duties, supports production & shipping as needed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES include the following:
- Primary responsibility is to assist the and Facilities/Maintenance Team in maintenance & facilities work.
- Supporting production needs is the highest priority and may require extended hours, adjusted shifts or required overtime to ensure we meet our customer commitments.
- Assists in maintaining a weekly walk-thru list noting all facility supply needs and completes required checklists.
- Notifies management concerning need for major repairs or additions to lighting, heating, and ventilating equipment.
- Maintains building and grounds by performing routine minor painting, plumbing, electrical, and other preventive maintenance.
- Performs a variety of carpentry functions.
- Minor maintenance for forging presses & furnaces.
- Weekly or monthly preventive maintenance on production equipment.
- Material Handling: Assist with scrap recovery activities.
- Occasional use of Forklift.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Accountabilities of All Employees
- Using your best efforts and full capability daily to the work assigned to you by your manager
- Advising your manager if you do not understand the work, they have assigned to you, or if the assignment does not fit with your knowledge of the circumstances, current skills or available time and resources.
- Advising your manager of any situations or obstacles that could keep you from accomplishing the work assigned to you.
- Advising your manager of any situations or opportunities that could help you complete or improve the work assigned to you.
- Demonstrating work behaviors consistent with the company values
ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintains safe operations by keeping work area clean and organized and by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
- Maintains equipment by completing basic preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions.
- Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
- Documents actions by completing required paperwork etc.
- Participate in required meetings & trainings.
- Able to cross train into other departments as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or equivalent
- General experience in maintenance activities
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
- Required: Valid Driver’s License
- Forklift Certificate (will train in-house)
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The table below illustrates the frequency and types of physical requirements for this job.
Physical Requirements
Frequency
required to lift/carry objects weighing less than 15 pounds
routinely (26% - 75%)
lift/carry objects weighing between 15 and 44 pounds
rarely (0% - 5%)
required to lift/carry objects weighing 45 pounds and over
rarely (0% - 5%)
stand
often (> 75%)
walk
routinely (26% - 75%)
kneel or sit
rarely (0% - 5%)
climb
rarely (0% - 5%)
reach above the shoulders
routinely (26% - 75%)
use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls
routinely (26% - 75%)
vision - close
often (> 75%)
vision - distant
rarely (0% - 5%)
vision – color perception
rarely (0% - 5%)
repetitive Motion / Repetitive Work
rarely (0% - 5%)
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The table below illustrates the frequency and elements the work environment for this job.
Element
Frequency
Exposure to moving mechanical parts
often (> 75%)
Exposure to toxic chemicals
occasionally (<10%)
Risk of Electrical Shock
rarely (0% - 5%)
Nominal Noise Level
<80 db routinely
Peak/Occasional Noise Level
>81 db rarely
Salary : $20 - $25