JOB SUMMARY: The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining large industrial textile processing equipment, as well as facility maintenance. Tasks include start-up and shut-down procedures, electrical troubleshooting, maintaining and operating boilers, welding and cutting, hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical, and other systems

Assists Maintenance Manager with all plant maintenance operations, ensuring that plant premises and equipment are kept in safe and clean condition
Assists in building a maintenance program that optimizes the plant’s uptime, considers costs, and satisfies all industry regulations and OSHA guidelines
Complete PMs. Troubleshoot, repair, and rebuild equipment and document the work done without direct supervision
Monitor equipment and ensure it is kept in good working order. Work closely with management to repair or replace equipment as needed
Monitor boilers and associated equipment for proper operation
Assist outside contractors with repairing and installing machinery
Able to apply general plumbing and HVAC skills to maintain equipment and facility
Always complies with company policies and procedures
Maintains a neat and clean working area throughout the day
Operate forklift to unload and load trucks.
Other duties as assigned, as required by scope of work or customer needs.

Qualifications/Requirements

Minimum 3 years of experience is required
Punctuality and reliability is a must.
Honesty and exceptional work ethic.
Ability to solve problems independently.
High School diploma/GED equivalent required.
Must be 18 years of age or older.

Physical Demands

Continual standing and walking during shift.
Continual reaching with hands/fingers/arms during shift.
Occasional climbing, balancing, kneeling, and crouching during shift.
Must be able to occasionally lift over 80 pounds.
Will occasionally encounter toxic chemicals.

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off

Pay range

Based on experience

Maintenance Mechanic - Davenport, Iowa