Mechanic

Job description

The Maintenance Mechanic position reports to the Maintenance Manager and will perform all general mechanic functions, including fabrication of factory equipment parts. The ideal candidate will assist with installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing equipment within the factory as well as any maintenance of the building and grounds. This position will be responsible for preventative maintenance, as well as repairs, as required.

This is a full-time, permanent position working on the first shift (6:55 am – 3:25pm Monday - Friday) at our production facility in the Fall River Industrial Park.

The ideal candidate will possess or have the ability to perform the following:

· Work in a team and/or autonomously to complete work orders and provide maintenance support in a high-speed manufacturing environment.

· Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair equipment, disassembling and reassembling of machinery, overhaul gearboxes, and replace bearings, bushings, etc.

· Perform mechanical work (e.g., conveyor bearing and chain replacement, major equipment overhaul, motor/gearbox replacements, valve and pump maintenance, and lube routes)

· Machine a wide variety of parts using lathes and milling machines with close tolerances

· Design parts to replace existing components or change their function

· Interpret schematics and equipment manuals.

· Adhere to plant safety and sanitation requirements; Complete assigned work efficiently and per Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

· Be part of an effective work planning process that utilizes work order, planners, and part staging

· Assist with process improvement and initiate change.

· Analyze knowledge & process data and make decisions on equipment maintenance and improvement activities.

- Additional Duties and tasks as assigned

Job Qualifications:

· 3 years’ industrial or automotive mechanic experience.

· Two-year technical degree preferred; High School Diploma or GED required.

· Precision machining skills and welding ability preferred.

· Strong interpersonal, communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment with people of varying skills and backgrounds.

· Knowledge of safety policies and procedures is required (e.g. lock out/tag out, confined space entry).

· Must be able to continuously stand, bend, and twist. Must be able to lift items up to 50 pounds.

· Strong computer skills required; Microsoft Office Excel proficiency as well as Computerized Maintenance Management Systems experience preferred

· Ability to work overtime as necessary. Must be able to work in varying temperatures and climates.

About the Company:

Teufelberger Fiber Rope Corp. is an ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturer of high quality specialty cordage who has been leading the industry in the production of ropes made from synthetic fibers and suited for use in highly advanced applications throughout the globe. Today, the company's product portfolio includes steel wire ropes for ropeways, cranes, and forestry work, synthetic fiber ropes for yachting, fall protection, tree care, and industrial applications, as well as strapping to secure cargo in transport. Being a successful and independent family enterprise, Teufelberger Fiber Rope Corp. has set the trends and standards in our lines of business for over 225 years of history.

Respect, appreciation, and performance-orientation are the pillars supporting the cooperation within the organization. We offer our staff above-average space for personal development, educational programs and training courses to help them fully tap their individual potentials. To us, team spirit means the joint responsibility for the future.

Our company is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity, age, disability, veteran's status, marital status, citizenship status or sexual orientation.

*For more information, check out our website at:https://www.teufelberger.com *

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift

Work setting:

• In-person

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Fall River, MA 02720: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Programmable logic controllers: 1 year (Preferred)
• Mechanical knowledge: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• English (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person