What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Assistant (full-time) position at Furnace Record Pressing?
About Furnace:
We’re based in Alexandria, VA and so is this position. We eat, sleep and breathe vinyl. We're a gang of enthusiastic weirdos committed to doing the best job possible.
We’ve been doing this for over 25 years and are dedicated to continuing to drive the industry by bringing only the best vinyl records to market.
We practice Lean Manufacturing in the office and on the manufacturing floor- which means a lot of things but part of it is saving time every day by refining processes and refining ourselves. Everything is a learning experience and an opportunity for improvement.
Our maintenance team is often on the forefront of these improvements and are valued for their versatile skill set. We are looking for someone who can find creative solutions and is eager to learn new skills. Vinyl manufacturing is a niche industry and so are the machines we work on, so expect to learn from the ground up. Due to this we are looking more for the ability and desire to learn than for formal experience. We are excited to teach you if you are ready to learn.
About the position:
We are looking for a full-time Maintenance Assistant for our company.
About You:
- Familiarity with a variety of hand and power tools, as well as hardware.
- Eagerness to learn and curiosity about how things work.
- Creative and open minded.
- A good problem solver.
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Attentive to detail.
- Works well in a team but is also self motivated and capable of completing tasks individually.
- Good strength and mobility, eg: able to climb ladders, work in tight spaces, carry and lift heavy objects.
- Comfortable working with the metric system is a plus but not required.
Duties / Responsibilities:
- Build and assemble machines or mechanical components.
- Inspect machines and run diagnostic tests to discover functionality issues.
- Conduct repairs aiming for maximum reliability.
- Troubleshoot reported problems and resolve them in a timely manner.
- Replenish fluids and components of engines and machinery.
- Undertake other duties as assigned (e.g. light building maintenance, material handling, supporting other departments).
- Perform basic boiler maintenance.
- Keep logs of work and report on issues.
Some things you will learn or benefit from having experience with
- The operation and function of our record pressing machines.
- Mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and hydraulic principles and practices related to record pressing.
- Basic electrical installation.
- Basic plumbing and pipefitting.
- Diagnostics and troubleshooting procedures.
- How to read and interpret technical diagrams.
Physical Requirements:
- Physical strength skills include lifting and carrying heavy objects
- Very good stamina
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
COVID-19 considerations:
Vaccine required
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Alexandria, VA 22312: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $20